The sides curve inwards and its top edge features a serrated finish. Two open woven borders line the curved edges of the blade from the horizontally edged base towards the serrated finish at the top. The direction of the woven pattern appears to begin from the spine of the blade. The spine of the blade has been woven over the tapered length of the handle featuring a plaited braid on both sides. Half of the handle length is completely encased by the woven area of the blade. Cordage of dark brown lau ulu (human hair) has been used to secure the blade to the handle. It has also been used to create a woven and decorative intersection between the handle and blade. The cordage and pinnules of the blade portray a chevron style pattern. The selvedge edges are loose and fibrous.