The ceremonial sword served as an item employed during treaties and significant events by the Toydarians. On one occasion, King Katuunko gifted his sword to Jedi Master Yoda. This gesture symbolized the king's act of placing the protection and security of his people in the hands of Yoda and the Republic.
As the Clone Wars progressed, Count Dooku dispatched his newly appointed assassin, Savage Opress, with orders to abduct Katuunko. This was Dooku's attempt to get revenge on the king for assisting the Republic. The king wielded the ceremonial sword in an effort to defend himself, but Opress bisected it with his lightsaber. Even after his weapon was rendered ineffective, the king attempted to escape, but despite the arrival of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to protect him, Katuunko met his demise.
The sword was carried within a scabbard attached to Katuunko's belt.