Kujhad

The Kujhad is a device first seen in The Predator.

Overview

The Kujhad is a unique multi-purpose tool with several observed features:

• Advanced AI: When attached to the Fugitive's wrist gauntlet, the Kujhad appears to act with a mind of its own, as when Quinn McKenna is fleeing from the Predator, the gauntlet briefly shimmers with blue light before the front tip slides back to dispense the Shifter. The purpose of this function is unknown as it seems to be more of a disadvantage.
• Portable Mini-Computer: When removed from the wrist gauntlet, the Kujhad acts like a portable mini-computer.
• Projectile Weapon: When attached to the wrist gauntlet, the Kujhad can act as a weapon (similar, in principle, to the Energy Flechette), but instead of firing plasma-based projectiles, it instead fires a rather tiny discus that (contrary to its small size) has enough power and sharpness to not only pierce the thick hide of a Yautja, but also cleanly slice through the flesh and bone of a human, with relative ease.
• Storage Unit: When attached to the wrist gauntlet, the Kujhad acts as a storage unit for certain small objects.

Behind the Scenes

The Kujhad is described as "the most important prop of the movie", and that the filmmakers wanted it to be as "detailed and complicated and interesting as it could be". Another stated that "there is a lot of mystery surrounding what its actual purpose is and to imply that it has many, many different powers that [they] haven't exploited yet".

Gallery

The Kujhad in attack mode.

The Kujhad's discus projectile.

The Kujhad preparing to eject the Shifter.

Rory removing the Kujhad.

Rory McKenna holding the Kujhad.

The Kujhad is turned on.

The Kujhad activated.

Rory learns the Kujhad's secrets.

Rory types in a few commands.

Concept art 01.

Concept art 02.