Editing Weapons in Star Trek (section)

====Iw'taj (AKA 'Iw taj)====
Directly descended from the weapon which inspired the Klingon {{Lang|tlh|tIq'ghob}} emblem, this dagger (literal translation: 'blood-knife') is longer and heavier than the d’k tahg (which was derived from it). The Iw'taj is a dedicated dueling weapon.

The two side–blades, one pointing up and one pointing down, serve particular functions. The upward-pointing blade is designed to catch an opponent's weapon and, with a twisting motion, disarm him. The downward-pointing blade is designed to inflict shallow cuts in passing, sapping the enemy's strength; said design allows the weapon to advance smoothly, without this blade getting in the way. Duelists often hook their index and middle fingers over the crossbar; doing this allows the weapon to achieve impressive agility, despite weakening the grip. It may also be used with a reverse grip.

The Iw'taj is often carried by traditionalists, and by discerning martial artists. Usually, a warrior who carries both a mek’leth and an Iw'taj is from a Qvav’mar background, and/or is a personal combatant of high caliber.<ref name=wordp>{{Cite web|url=https://startrekpilgrim.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/klingon-bladed-weapons/|title=Klingon Bladed Weapons|date=June 24, 2013}}</ref>