A kris is a traditional dagger with a wavy blade, associated with Indonesia, but also found in Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is considered to be both a weapon and a spiritual object, and krises are often considered to posses magical powers. The kris has three parts: the handle, the sheath and the blade, and each can possess special characteristics that enhance its value and appeal to collectors.

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Two Kris swords, both with figural carved wooden handles, South…

19th Century Kris Swords with Figural Carved Handles

Two Kris swords, both with figural carved wooden handles, South East Asian origin, 19th century, the longest 48 cm

Antique Kris, well carved hilt, approx 43 cm long

Exquisite Antique Kris with Intricately Carved Hilt

Antique Kris, well carved hilt, approx 43 cm long

Indonesian Kris with 13 waves and animal figure at base of blade

13-Wave Kris with Animal Figure

Indonesian Kris with 13 waves and animal figure at base of blade

A Sumatran Kris knife with horn handle, carved decorative bands…

Sumatran Kris Knife with Horn Handle and Carved Sheath

A Sumatran Kris knife with horn handle, carved decorative bands on sheath, short blood groove at top of blade, 33 cm long. Provenance: The mark Lissauer collection, Melbourne

Jarvanese Kris with scabbard of good quality, fine Pamor, hand…

Handcrafted Javanese Kris with Silver Scabbard Cover

Jarvanese Kris with scabbard of good quality, fine Pamor, hand worked silver scabbard cover, approx 34 cm blade;over all 44 cm

Antique Kris, well carved hilt, approx 43 cm long

Exquisite Antique Kris with Carved Hilt - 43cm

Antique Kris, well carved hilt, approx 43 cm long

Jarvanese Kris with scabbard of good quality, fine Pamor, hand…

Fine Jarvanese Kris with Handworked Silver Scabbard Cover

Jarvanese Kris with scabbard of good quality, fine Pamor, hand worked silver scabbard cover, approx 34 cm blade over all 44 cm

Large old Balinese keris of good quality, 70 cm overall with 56…

Fine Quality Large Balinese Keris with Impressive Design

Large old Balinese keris of good quality, 70 cm overall with 56 cm blade of finely patterned two colour steel. Wooden hilt and scabbard of traditional Balinese 'informal' form. A high quality and most impressive piece.

Large oriental kris, with intricately carved handle & scabbard,…

Intricate Oriental Kris with Carved Handle and Scabbard

Large oriental kris, with intricately carved handle & scabbard, 64 cm long (including scabbard) approx

An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, formed as a stylised…

Indonesian Mythical Creature Kris Handle on Stand

An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, formed as a stylised mythical creature. Mounted on a blackened steel stand. Length 11 cm

An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, formed as a stylised…

Indonesian Kris Handle with Female Figure Carving

An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, formed as a stylised female figure perched upon a scrolling stand, a brass fitting to the base. Mounted on a contemporary blackened steel stand. Length 12 cm

An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, carved as a bird…

Indonesian Bird and Beast Kris Handle on Stand

An old Indonesian carved horn kris handle, carved as a bird perched upon the back of a mythical beast, its beak clenched to the top of its head, remains of gilt to the base. Mounted on a contemporary blackened steel stand. Height 10 cm

A replica Inodnesian Kris with Semar form handleand brass and…

Indonesian Kris with Semar Handle and Brass Sheath

A replica Inodnesian Kris with Semar form handleand brass and teak sheaf

A replica Inodnesian Kris with Semar form handleand brass and…

Indonesian Kris with Semar Handle and Teak Sheath Replica

A replica Inodnesian Kris with Semar form handleand brass and teak sheaf

Three Indonesian gilt metal and 'jewelled' kris handles,…

Indonesian Gilt Metal and Jewelled Kris Handle Trio

Three Indonesian gilt metal and 'jewelled' kris handles, mounted. Height overall: 27 cm

An antique Javanese Kris with carved wood handle

Javanese Kris with Carved Handle

An antique Javanese Kris with carved wood handle

Kris patterned blade in ornately carved rosewood scabbard 40 cm…

Kris Blade in Carved Rosewood Scabbard

Kris patterned blade in ornately carved rosewood scabbard 40 cm blade length

Kris dagger with Damascus blade and a timber handle. Length 40…

Damascus Kris Dagger with Timber Handle (9 words)

Kris dagger with Damascus blade and a timber handle. Length 40 cm

A 19th century Balinese kris, with twenty five waves, carved…

19th Century Balinese Kris with Lion and Demon Hilt

A 19th century Balinese kris, with twenty five waves, carved lion to forte and gilt Rakshasa demon hilt. Length 56 cm

Three Balinese Kris daggers (3)

Tri-Balinese Kris Daggers

Three Balinese Kris daggers (3)

Two heavily carved Balinese Kris (2)

Exquisite Balinese Kris Pair

Two heavily carved Balinese Kris (2)

A fine carved Indonesian Kris, nickel silver mounts, possible…

Indonesian Kris with Carved Horn and Nickel Silver Mounts

A fine carved Indonesian Kris, nickel silver mounts, possible carved horn, with decoration to blade. Length 26.5 cm

Indonesian 'Kris' dagger with scabbard, the dagger has a carved…

Indonesian Ivory Kris Dagger with Carved Scabbard

Indonesian 'Kris' dagger with scabbard, the dagger has a carved ivory pistol grip handle, with sinuous shaped steel blade inside a polished, carved wooden scabbard. length 47 cm

Fine small size antique Balinese carved ivory Kris handle, 7.8…

Antique Balinese Ivory Kris Handle from William Rogers Collection

Fine small size antique Balinese carved ivory Kris handle, 7.8 cm high Ex William Rogers collection. Purchased 1970's

Two Balinese Kris (2)

Bali's Double Kris: A Weapon Pairing

Two Balinese Kris (2)

Two Balinese Kris (2)

Bali's Dual Kris Blades

Two Balinese Kris (2)

Three carved Indonesian ivory Kris handles, 19th century one…

Indonesian Ivory Kris Handles, 19th Century

Three carved Indonesian ivory Kris handles, 19th century one meticulously carved in the form of a figure of Hanaman, the monkey god, the other two tinted, and carved with fine foliate design, 12.2 cm high, 8.7 cm high, 9.2 cm high

An antique Kris and Warangka, 19th century, the grip and top of…

19th Century Kris and Warangka

An antique Kris and Warangka, 19th century, the grip and top of the warangka shaped in fine-grained hardwood, the remainder of the warangka repousse-decorated metal over cane, length 50 cm (overall)