Keris Indonesia traditional weapon

Keris appears in tandem with the creation of the oldest stone buildings. Temple, inscription, statue, and any building made of stone must be done with metal tools, because the metal material is harder than stone.

A good kris is a dagger made up of a mixture of various types of metals, such as iron, steel, and nickel. This mixture is quite perfect: hard, sharp, brittle steel combined with refined iron and nickel processing. Therefore he is not easily broken or bent.

Among the Javanese people, keris is thick as a symbol of masculinity. Keris can also be said symbol of heirloom. The Javanese community calendar mengirabkan heirlooms superior palace on the day of one sura.

According to the tradition of ancient Javanese beliefs, kris alias spear heirloom became a superior efficacy not only because it is made of elements of steel, iron, nickel, but also the manufacturing technique is very different. The making is accompanied by a prayer climbing ritual to the Creator of Nature by the master and the blacksmith. Then the keris was considered a weapon that contains magical power.

Keris is the original cultural heritage of Nusantara. Although the culture has been getting influence from the outside culture. India, China and the Middle East for example. This influence can generally be seen in the diversity of keris ornament motifs.

Kris blades always lean about 30 degrees to the handle. Aiming for the resulting stab wound is greater. As the stabbing weapon has a certain slope, it will be even more powerful also its destructive ability.