Sand Dagger (Teka)

It is a bronze dagger with a leaf shaped blade. It can vary in size with a blade 30 - 40 cm long , and 10 - 15 cm long handle

It has fairly long handle usually wrapped in worn cloth for comfort. the pommels on the hilt are usually decorated with animal heads or deities for good luck. The blade is of medium length, made of polished bronze that can fade into a mossy green over time and usually sheaved in a leather scabbard. These are usually unique with tassels and beads used for decoration. It is mostly a hunting knife with not much viability in combat.

It is usually made of bronze with a wooden handle, usually wrapped with worn cloth, the pommels are usually made out of bronze as well.

It usually weighs between 5 - 10 kg depending on size and proportion of bronze used. for example some are made of bronze all the way through including the handle.

It was made in the 7th year of Sita Omar's life in the Year of the Sandstorm (Isad).