Stkatanee

Stkatanee is the set of ritual blades used by the citizens of the Tak'Kitai Republic to save their Honor (Kala). The four blades are given at the Tsnkalat Ritual after the Ayntón (Renaming) ritual. They are made by the parents or guardians, each one with particular makeup and design.

Tìksktikas
This knife is used to kill one's enemy in defence of honor. The hilt is normally 10 centimeters long and made of Ironheart sapwood inlayed with steel shards. The blade is 20 centimeters long and barbed in a haphazard manner to inflict the most pain in the victim.

Pìsktikas
This knife is used to kill one's friend in defence of honor. The hilt is normally about 10 centimeters long and curved, made of solid Ktonants wood. The blade is about 25 centimeters long, 5 centimeters wide, and smooth.

Tsnílsktikas
This knife is used to kill one's family member in defence of honor. The hilt is 9 centimeters long and made of Ktonants and/or Skapto wood. The blade is about 35 centimeters long, 1.5 centimeters wide, and very smooth to minimize pain.

Tosktikas
This knife is used to kill oneself to preserve remaining honor. The hilt is 8 centimeters of solid Ironheart heartwood with a blade at either end. The longer blade is 20 centimeters long, slender, and sharp. The shorter blade is only 3 centimeters long. See Sk-titiks