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.

Made in the Philippines L6 High Carbon Steel Igim Handle Blade length: 7 1/8“ Handle length: 3 7/8“ Overall length: 11 1/8“ Weight: 5oz Thickness at Guard: .130 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.