Rankings:

Sheath: A person with the ranking of 'Sheath' has recently entered the Order. Their potential is yet untried.

Tip: A person of the 'Tip' ranking has had their knife newly bloodied. They have accomplished at least one job well.

Blade: From Tip to Hilt involves years of hard work and training. Only when the Arm decides one can advance to a higher ranking.

Crossguard:

Hilt:

the Hand: The highest one can get without taking over the Order, those of the Hand are extremely skilled and have done their line of work for many years. Respected by others, they are the deadliest mercenaries of the Order.

the Arm: The leader of the guild, the Arm guides the Order in whatever way they choose. Everyone looks up to the Arm and obeys their any word.