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Every trooper carries a thirty-centimetre combat blade{{Fn|5a}} known as a [[Tanith War-Knife]]{{Fn|1e}} or 'straight silver'.{{Fn|5c}} The Tanith are known to practice an unusual form of fighting specifically suited for the weight and length of these knives.{{Fn|1e}} In addition, the knife can be attached to a lasgun for use as a [[bayonet]].{{Fn|2k}}
The Tanith First wear composite [[flak armour]] fitted with modular webbing pouches containing standard-issue Guard equipment, weighing approximately 20kg in total.{{Fn|4a}} This has included [[tube charge]]s{{Fn|4a}} and dedicated climbing gear.{{Fn|1j}} The Tanith are known to make use of more specialised equipment, depending on their mission - notably on [[Operation Larisel|one occasion]], [[grav-chute]]s.{{Fn|5x5e}}
In addition, individual Tanith are known to perform modifications on their own wargear.{{Fn|2f}} This included wielding personal, nonstandard weapons{{Fn|4b}}{{Fn|5c}} and armour.{{Fn|4d}}
