Chaka

A Chaka is an Andorian fighting dagger, similar to an over-sized Klingon d'k tahg.

A chaka is approximately 35 centimeters long, and 75 centimeters from side to side. It weights about 1.8 kgs. They come in many varieties, some having longer central blades, spiked side-blades, or basket hilts on the hafts.

A chaka is more of a short sword then a dagger, resembling three Earth bowie-knives joined to form an upside down "T". The main blade goes outward from the fist, and the tow others protruding from either end of the handle.

The plural form of Chaka is Chakani. (RPG: Star Trek: Roleplaying Game Starfleet Operations Manual)


 * In the "Role playing game", a chaka has a Parry modifier of +1, and damage of 1d6+4.