Gold Keriss Knife with diamonds and rubies from Lombok, Indonesia, King piece, one of two, both slightly different

The kris or keris is an asymmetrical dagger indigenous to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei.  The keris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, but many have straight blades as well. Both a weapon and spiritual object, keris are often considered to have an essence or presence, with some blades possessing good luck and others possessing bad.  Keris-makers did more than forge the weapon, they carried out the old rituals which could infuse the blade with mystical powers.

Keris were worn on a daily basis, especially when traveling to be used for self-defense. Heirloom blades were handed down through successive generations and worn during special events such as weddings, these heirloom keris knives are very valuable and highly collectible.