The Kabeala has a straight-backed blade with a somewhat convex edge. The blade broadens slightly towards the tip. Its back curves towards the edge at the tip. The hilt is solid, curvinghalfway at an angle of 45 degrees. The scabbard is straight and has a large number of wovenstrips to keep both parts together. Its mouth has a slantingprotrusion towards the blade's sharpside.
Culture
During funerals, a person is chosen to assume the role of a Papanggang whereby a man would carry a Kabeala while the woman would carry a Kahidi Yutu or Leiding knife. The traditional attire of a malePapanggangincludes a black Kabeala, a symbol of prince.