Kris Dagger - Tausug

      The most common Moro sword found in Sulu & Mindanao is the kris and it is extensively used by the Tausug, Samal, & Yakan warriors. The kris has a rather ambiguous history with folklore giving many varying accounts. Some believe that it is symbolic of the stingray?s tail (buntot-pagi) or that it's a design of the mythical serpent/dragon (nagi) and some believe it has a distinct religious The most common Moro dagger found in Sulu & Mindanao is the kris. Kris daggers are extensively used by the Tausug, Samal, & Yakan warriors of the Philippines. The kris has a rather ambiguous history with folklore giving many varying accounts. Some believe that it is symbolic of the stingray?s tail (buntot-pagi) or that it?s a design of the mythical serpent/dragon (nagi) and some believe it has a distinct religious connotation. The blade of a kris is double-edged and maybe completely straight, completely wavy, or wavy at the bottom that straightens at the top of the blade. The kris hilts are unique in design and resemble a “horse hoof” (kalaw-kalaw). Our kris are made of L6 high-carbon steel and are constructed with a brass blade collar to withstand the rigors of training. connotation. The blade of a kris is double-edged and maybe completely straight (sundang), completely wavy (seko), or wavy at the bottom that straightens at the top of the blade (ranti). The kris hilts are unique in design and resemble a "horse hoof" (kalaw-kalaw). This kris is made of high carbon spring steel with a brass blade collar to withstand the rigors of training.     Made in the Philippines L6 High Carbon Steel Kamagong Handle Blade ength 4 7/8“ Handel Length 3 7/8“ Overall Length 9“ Weight 5oz Thickness .130   The images used herein are © and CAS Iberia, inc. 650 Industrial Blvd-.Sale Creek, TN. 37373 USA. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved