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A '''''mek'leth''''' was a [[Klingon]] [[sword]]-like blade [[weapon]], approximately half as long as a ''[[bat'leth]]'', typically used to slash the throat or disembowel.. [[Worf]] occasionally favored the smaller (and easily concealable) ''mek'leth'' instead of the larger, bulkier ''bat'leth''. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Sons of Mogh}}; {{ENT|Marauders}}; {{film|8}})
[[Image:Mekleth, Rules of engagement.jpg|thumb|A ''mek'leth'']]
 
A '''''mek'leth''''' is a [[Klingon]] [[sword]]-like blade [[weapon]], approximately half as long as a ''[[bat'leth]]''. [[Worf]] occasionally favored the smaller (and easily concealable) ''mek'leth'' instead of the larger, bulkier ''bat'leth''. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Sons of Mogh}}; {{film|8}})
 
   
 
[[Jadzia Dax]] thought that although the ''mek'leth'' was better in some ways, she still preferred the longer reach of the ''bat'leth''. She later practiced with a ''mek'leth''. ({{DS9|Sons of Mogh|Rules of Engagement|Bar Association}})
 
[[Jadzia Dax]] thought that although the ''mek'leth'' was better in some ways, she still preferred the longer reach of the ''bat'leth''. She later practiced with a ''mek'leth''. ({{DS9|Sons of Mogh|Rules of Engagement|Bar Association}})
   
By the [[2370s]] on [[Gaia]], [[Brota]] had inherited Worf's ''mek'leth''. He once used to it [[death|kill]] a [[yar-bear]]. ({{DS9|Children of Time}})
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By the [[2370s]] on [[Gaia]], [[Brota]] had inherited Worf's ''mek'leth''. He once used it to [[death|kill]] a [[yar-bear]]. ({{DS9|Children of Time}})
   
The [[mirror universe]] [[Bareil Antos (mirror)|Bareil Antos]] claimed that he once stole a ''mek'leth'' from a [[mirror universe cultures#Klingon|Klingon]] and used it to deactivate the [[sensor alarm]] of the [[cell]] he was being held in. ({{DS9|Resurrection}})
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The [[mirror universe]] {{mu|Bareil Antos}} claimed that he once stole a ''mek'leth'' from a [[mirror universe cultures#Klingon|Klingon]] and used it to deactivate the [[sensor alarm]] of the [[holding cell|cell]] he was being held in. ({{DS9|Resurrection}})
   
 
Worf often used his ''mek'leth'' to fight the [[Jem'Hadar]], such as those on [[Vandros IV]] and on [[Soukara]]. ({{DS9|To the Death|Change of Heart}})
 
Worf often used his ''mek'leth'' to fight the [[Jem'Hadar]], such as those on [[Vandros IV]] and on [[Soukara]]. ({{DS9|To the Death|Change of Heart}})
   
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Worf concealed his ''mek'leth'' on his [[EV suit]] during a spacewalk on the hull of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}, tucked into the suit's belt at the small of his back while in [[orbit]] around mid-[[21st century]] [[Earth]]. He used it to kill one of the [[Borg]] drones that had been building an [[interplexing beacon]] on the ship's [[deflector dish]]. ({{film|8}})
==Background Information==
 
The ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'' notes that [[Dan Curry]] created the ''mek'leth'' at [[Michael Dorn]]'s request when he joined [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|''Deep Space Nine'']] in [[1995 productions|1995]]. Dorn wanted a weapon that was easier to wield. The final design was based on a [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] blade.
 
   
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==Appearances==
 
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* {{ENT}}
 
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== Appendices ==
** "[[Marauders]]"
 
 
=== Background information ===
* [[Star Trek films|''Star Trek'' films]]:
 
 
[[Dan Curry]] created the ''mek'leth'' at [[Michael Dorn]]'s request when he joined [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|''Deep Space Nine'']] in {{y|1995}}. Dorn wanted a weapon that was easier to wield. The final design was based on a Himalayan blade, a Northern Tibetan cavalry sword. However, the ergonomics of the weapon were specifically designed for Dorn's mass and hand size. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'' & ''[[A Vision of the Future - Star Trek: Voyager]]'')
** ''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]''
 
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** "[[The Way of the Warrior]]"
 
 
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** "[[The Sword of Kahless]]"
 
** "[[Sons of Mogh]]"
 
** "[[Bar Association]]"
 
** "[[Rules of Engagement]]"
 
** "[[In Purgatory's Shadow]]"
 
** "[[Children of Time]]"
 
** "[[Sons and Daughters]]"
 
** "[[Resurrection]]"
 
** "[[Change of Heart]]"
 
* {{VOY}}
 
** "[[The Killing Game]]"
 
   
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File:Mekleth, Rules of engagement.jpg

A mek'leth

A mek'leth was a Klingon sword-like blade weapon, approximately half as long as a bat'leth, typically used to slash the throat or disembowel.. Worf occasionally favored the smaller (and easily concealable) mek'leth instead of the larger, bulkier bat'leth. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Sons of Mogh"; ENT: "Marauders"; Star Trek: First Contact)

Jadzia Dax thought that although the mek'leth was better in some ways, she still preferred the longer reach of the bat'leth. She later practiced with a mek'leth. (DS9: "Sons of Mogh", "Rules of Engagement", "Bar Association")

By the 2370s on Gaia, Brota had inherited Worf's mek'leth. He once used it to kill a yar-bear. (DS9: "Children of Time")

The mirror universe Bareil Antos claimed that he once stole a mek'leth from a Klingon and used it to deactivate the sensor alarm of the cell he was being held in. (DS9: "Resurrection")

Worf often used his mek'leth to fight the Jem'Hadar, such as those on Vandros IV and on Soukara. (DS9: "To the Death", "Change of Heart")

Worf concealed his mek'leth on his EV suit during a spacewalk on the hull of the USS Enterprise-E, tucked into the suit's belt at the small of his back while in orbit around mid-21st century Earth. He used it to kill one of the Borg drones that had been building an interplexing beacon on the ship's deflector dish. (Star Trek: First Contact)

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Background information

Dan Curry created the mek'leth at Michael Dorn's request when he joined Deep Space Nine in 1995. Dorn wanted a weapon that was easier to wield. The final design was based on a Himalayan blade, a Northern Tibetan cavalry sword. However, the ergonomics of the weapon were specifically designed for Dorn's mass and hand size. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion & A Vision of the Future - Star Trek: Voyager)

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