Keris is a dagger stabbing weapon class ( pointy and sharp on both sides) with many cultural functions are known in the 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) , namely strokes on a piece of bright metal blade. This type of stabbing weapon that has a resemblance to the dagger is the dagger. Another stabbing weapon is kerambit native archipelago.
In the past Kris serves as a weapon in a duel / battle, [ 1] as well as complementary offerings objects. In contemporary usage, is more of a dagger accessory items ( ageman) in dressing, has a number of cultural symbols, or a collection of objects is assessed in terms of aesthetics.
Use of kris spread to the community residents are never affected by the Majapahit, such as Java, Madura, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo coast, most of Sulawesi, Malay peninsula, southern Thailand and southern Philippines ( Mindanao) . Kris Mindanao known as dull. Kris in each region has its own peculiarities in appearance, function, technique filmed, and terminology.