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[[File:Mevak, Sons of Mogh.jpg|thumb|A bloody mevak.]]
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[[File:Mevak.jpg|thumb|A bloody ''mevak'']]
The '''''mevak''''' was a traditional [[Klingon]] knife used in such rituals as the ''[[Mauk-to'Vor]]''. ({{DS9|Sons of Mogh}})
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The '''''mevak''''' was a traditional [[Klingon]] [[dagger]] used in such rituals as the ''[[Mauk-to'Vor]]''. ({{DS9|Sons of Mogh}})
   
 
== Appendices ==
 
== Appendices ==
 
=== Background information ===
 
=== Background information ===
This blade was also seen in {{e|Real Life}}, only in that episode it was called a ''[[kut'luch]].
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This blade was also seen in {{e|Real Life}}, only in that episode it was called a ''[[kut'luch]]'', which was itself introduced in {{TNG|Sins of The Father}} and had a very different appearance.
   
[[File:Mauk-to'Vor knife concept art.jpg|thumb|left|John Eaves' sketch of ''mevak'' knife]]
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[[File:Mauk-to'Vor knife concept art.jpg|thumb|left|John Eaves' sketch of a ''mevak'' knife]]
The mevak was designed by illustrator [[John Eaves]]. Because the screenplay of {{e|Sons of Mogh}} didn't specify any particular design type, Eaves was allowed a free hand in creating the blade, and he ultimately designed it with two separated blades - one for extinguishing the physical life, one for freeing the soul to allow it to travel to [[Sto-vo-kor]]. (''Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves'', [[DS9 Season 4 DVD]] special features)
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The mevak was designed by illustrator [[John Eaves]]. Because the screenplay of {{e|Sons of Mogh}} didn't specify any particular design type, Eaves was allowed a free hand in creating the blade, and he ultimately designed it with two separated blades - one for extinguishing the physical life, one for freeing the soul to allow it to travel to ''[[Sto-vo-kor]]''. (''Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves'', [[DS9 Season 4 DVD]] special features)
 
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Latest revision as of 13:16, 27 October 2022

Mevak

A bloody mevak

The mevak was a traditional Klingon dagger used in such rituals as the Mauk-to'Vor. (DS9: "Sons of Mogh")

Appendices

Background information

This blade was also seen in "Real Life", only in that episode it was called a kut'luch, which was itself introduced in TNG: "Sins of The Father" and had a very different appearance.

Mauk-to'Vor knife concept art

John Eaves' sketch of a mevak knife

The mevak was designed by illustrator John Eaves. Because the screenplay of "Sons of Mogh" didn't specify any particular design type, Eaves was allowed a free hand in creating the blade, and he ultimately designed it with two separated blades - one for extinguishing the physical life, one for freeing the soul to allow it to travel to Sto-vo-kor. (Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves, DS9 Season 4 DVD special features)

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