A short, wavy-bladed dagger used in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia.
From Malay kris, borrowed into English in the 16th century through Portuguese traders. The wavy blade design has spiritual significance in Malay culture, with the word evolving to describe this distinctive weapon across European languages.
The creese blade's undulating pattern isn't just for show—the waves are designed to create a wider wound channel, making it devastatingly effective as both a weapon and a ceremonial object. It's one of the few weapons whose name traveled across continents and stuck.
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