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Tausug Kris Dagger
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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. KEY FEATURES: * Made in the Philippines * L6 High-Carbon Steel * Kamagong Handle MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 9 5/8" HANDLE LENGTH: 4 5/8" OVERALL LENGTH: 14 1/4" WEIGHT: 10oz THICKNESS: .130 |
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