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| − | The '''Bonding Knife''' is part of the [[Tau]] ritual of the | + | [[Image:HonorKnife.jpg|thumb|right|Tau Bonding Knife and sheath]] |
| + | The '''Bonding Knife''' is a ceremonial knife that serves as part of the [[Tau]] ritual of the [[Ta'lissera]], in which a group is bonded together through ritualistic cutting of their flesh.{{Fn|1b}} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Overview== |
| − | + | Following their ritual bonding the knife is then carried into battle by the team leader, although it is not designed for use in actual combat, and serves as a reminder of the sacred bond the group shares. Fire Warriors who serve as part of a [[Battlesuit]] team may also undergo the process, although instead of carrying the actual knife into battle the team leader may instead paint a knife design onto his armour.{{Fn|1a}} | |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Honour Blade]] | ||
| + | *[[Tau Equipment (List)]] | ||
| + | *[[Ta'lissera]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *1: [[Codex: Tau Empire (6th Edition)]] |
| − | + | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 32 | |
| − | + | **{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 24 | |
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| − | [[Category:Tau | + | [[Category:Equipment (Tau)]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:26, 8 November 2025
The Bonding Knife is a ceremonial knife that serves as part of the Tau ritual of the Ta'lissera, in which a group is bonded together through ritualistic cutting of their flesh.[1b]
Overview
Following their ritual bonding the knife is then carried into battle by the team leader, although it is not designed for use in actual combat, and serves as a reminder of the sacred bond the group shares. Fire Warriors who serve as part of a Battlesuit team may also undergo the process, although instead of carrying the actual knife into battle the team leader may instead paint a knife design onto his armour.[1a]
