The Magnificent Kris

Blog Post and photography by Peter Hemenway

The Neka Museum in Ubud, Bali has an incredible display of Kris Knifes

The Kris is made so well it can balance with just a little support on the tip of the blade. The Kris maker in Klung Kung, Bali (above photo) is well known as a highly skilled craftsman. He also made the kris below.

This Kris was made in Klung Kung, Bali

Priest with Kris at a cerimony

Kris with Ganesh handle

The handles of important Kris knives are often decorated with semi-precious gem stones

Kris made in 13th C.

This particular Kris displayed at the Neka Museum was made in the 13th C. and the. blade marks were formed by the makers thumb while I assume, was in some sort of trance.