commonly known in the area of Indonesia (especially in the areas of Java, Madura, Bali / Lombok, Sumatra, part of Borneo, and some of Sulawesi)

The use of the keris itself scattered in clumps community Malays. commonly known in the area of Indonesia (especially in the areas of Java, Madura, Bali / Lombok, Sumatra, part of Borneo, and some of Sulawesi), Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, and Philippines (particularly in the Mindanao region). In Mindanao, the form of weapon which is also called the At present, the keriskeris is not much resemblance but also a stabbing weapon.

Keris has a variety of forms, for example, there is a winding blade (berbilang always odd) and some are straight bladed. Javanese people assume different forms have different effects esoteri.

Besides being used as a weapon, the keris is also often considered to have supernatural powers. This weapon is often mentioned in many traditional legends, such as the keris Mpu Gandring in legend of Ken Arok and Ken Dedes.

The procedure to use different keris in each region. In areas such as Javanese and Sundanese, the keris is placed in the back of the waist in peacetime but is placed in front in the war. Meanwhile, in Sumatra, Borneo, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, the keris was placed in front.

Kris addition, there are a number of other stabbing weapons in the archipelago region, such as Rencong from Aceh, Badik from Sulawesi and West Java cleaver. Keris distinguished from other stabbing weapons primarily from the blade. Keris is not made from a single metal casted but a mixture of various metal layers. As a result of this manufacturing technique, the keris has a specificity of fame on the blade.

Keris parts
Some terms in this section is taken from the Javanese tradition, simply because the reference is available.

Some experts classify tosan aji keris as stabbing weapons, so the main part of a keris is wilah (bar) or awamnya language is like a knife blade. But because the keris has other fittings, ie the sheath (sarong) and the handle of the keris, or carving, then the unity of all the trimmings is called a keris.
Keris 9-Star Naga-Raja
Dapur: Sengkelat, Pamor: Prambanan, Tangguh: Mataram Kingdom, Java, Period: Circa, 16th--18th century, Number of Luk: 13, Empu: N/A, Virtues: Charisma, popularity, personal magnetism, authoritative bearing, fame, prosperity, luck, etc. Khodam/Tuah: Yes
"Mas Kawin" Remarks: Inlaid gold on the blade. 9 stars on the tail of the Naga, each set with a gem-stone. Scarce design.
Keris is a typical Indonesian stabbing weapon. Based on ancient documents, the keris in preliminary form has been used since the 9th century. Strong likelihood that the keris has been used before that time. culture Indonesian Minister Jero Wacik has brought the keris to UNESCO and requested assurance that this is the cultural heritage of Indonesia.
Keris Pasopati
Dapur: Pasopati, Pamor: Banyu Mili, Tangguh: Majapahit Kingdom, Java, Period: Circa 13th--15th century, Number of Luk: Straight, Empu: N/A, Virtues: Luck, prosperity, attractiveness, social popularity, etc.
Khodam/Tuah: Yes"Mas Kawin"/, Remarks: The pamor is also called "Ilining Warih." The ganja is "Kelap Lintah".
Betok Jalak Budho II
Dapur: Betok Jalak Budho, Pamor: Wulung, Tangguh: Majapahit Kingdom, Java, Period: Circa 13th--15th century, Number of Luk: Straight, Empu: N/A, Virtues: protection; harmonizes the conflicting powers of a collection of kerises--peace-maker; tames kerises that are "violent."
Khodam/Tuah: Yes "Mas Kawin"/, Remarks: The Jalak Budho is, considered as the mother of all kerises--the very first generation; in fact, the very first keris in the world. In every keris, collection this is a must-have as the "leader." The pamor is uncertain.

Keris Panji Paniwen-Luk 15, Dapur : Panji Paniwen-Luk 15, Pamor: Seggoro Mambek/Koro Welang, Tangguh: Majapahit Kingdom, Java, Period: Circa 13th--15th century, Number of Luk: 15, Empu: N/A, Virtues: .Luck, prosperity, wealth, charisma, attractiveness, popularity, etc.
Khodam/Tuah: Yes "Mas Kawin"/ Remarks: The warangka (scabbard) and hulu (hilt) are all made out of metal with embedded pamor material/design. The blade, ganja and hulu have some inlaid silver. This is a rare keris from the Majapahit kingdom--a dalang (shadow puppet-master) from the Yogyakarta keraton was its former keeper.