kriss

Indonesian wavy dagger

A kriss is a dagger from Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, distinguished by its wavy, flame-shaped blade.

The distinctive serpentine curves—traditionally an odd number—are believed to hold spiritual power.

Also spelled kris or keris.

The kriss hung at his waist in an ornate scabbard.

weapon

dagger

Short pointed stabbing blade

assassination · execution · warrior · sheath · scabbard · hilt · guard · double-edged · silat · dueling

cultural

Javanese

Of a major Indonesian island

sultanate · regalia · spirituality · ceremony · coronation · wedding · inheritance · status · nobility · batik

blade

wavy

Having gentle curves

forging · folding · lamination · tempering · iron · steel · tang · ganja · sharpening · edge

ornament

gold

Element seventy-nine

  • silverLustrous white precious metal
  • ivoryTusk-derived material
  • jewelsOrnamental precious stones

gemstones · filigree · carving · engraving · sheath · hilt · precious · decorative · inlay · ornate

Opposites
blade shape

krissgladius

Roman infantry blade

tanto · stiletto · dirk · rapier · bayonet

cultural origin

krisskatana

Curved Japanese fighting blade

claymore · gladius · saber · broadsword · scimitar

weapon design philosophy

krisscombat knife

Military close-quarters blade

utility knife · bayonet · trench knife · machete · shiv

Phrases
Family

kris

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG