
keris history
Keris is a weapon dagger stabbing group (pointed and sharp on both sides) with many cultural functions are known in the area of western and central archipelago. The shape is distinctive and easily distinguished from other sharp weapons because it is not symmetrical at the base of the dilated, often tortuous blade, and many of them have the prestige (damascene), which strokes the strands of bright metal blade. Type of stabbing weapon that has similarities with the dagger is badik.
In the past kris serves as a weapon in duels / battles, as well as object complement offerings. In contemporary usage, a dagger is more of a body accessory (ageman) in dressing, has a number of cultural symbols, or becoming a valued collection of objects in terms of aesthetics.
Use of kris spread on area dwellers who never affected by the Majapahit, such as Java, Madura, Nusa Tenggara, Sumatra, Kalimantan coast, part of Sulawesi, the Malay Peninsula, southern Thailand and southern Philippines (Mindanao). Keris Mindanao known as dull. Keris in each region has its own peculiarities in appearance, function, technique filmed, and terminology.