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2. Kris - Wikipedia

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   The kris or keris [n 1] is a Javanese asymmetrical dagger with a distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (pamor). [8] The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although many have straight blades as well, and is one of the weapons commonly used in the pencak silat martial art ...

3. Weapons of pencak silat - Wikipedia

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   The kris or keris is a type of dagger, often with a pistol-gripped handle. Traditionally worn as a status symbol and carried by warriors for when they lost their main weapon in battle, today it is the main weapon of many silat styles in Indonesia. The kris is characterised by its distinctive wavy blade, but originally most of them were straight.

4. Keris bahari - Wikipedia

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   Keris bahari evolved from the original kris, which is a dagger. As men fought, they needed a weapon with greater reach, and kris became longer and heavier. Two forms then evolved: The first is rapier kris (keris bahari), and the second is broadsword kris . Because the blade became longer, the handle had to be straightened to balance it. [1]

5. List of Indonesian inventions and discoveries - Wikipedia

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   Kris, asymmetrical wavy blade indigenous to Indonesia, especially Java island. It has distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron. [73] Karambit, a small Indonesian curved knife resembling a claw.

6. Stiletto - Wikipedia

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   A stiletto (plural stilettos [1]) is a specialized dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a thrusting and stabbing weapon. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The stiletto blade's narrow cross-section and acuminated tip (that is, a tip which tapers to a sharp point) reduce friction upon entry, allowing the blade to penetrate deeply.

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   This 1956 Ford Thunderbird convertible owned by media personality Kris Jenner is scheduled for auction in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 by the Barrett-Jackson auction company.

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   Veterinarian is ranked the best job of 2025 according to a new Indeed report, and the role is surging thanks to Gen Z and millennial pet parents splurging on their dogs and cats.. Gen Zers are ...

9. Man who 'made partner's life hell' jailed - AOL

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   A man who violently assaulted his partner several times and tried to control her life has been jailed for five years. Grant Henry, 32, broke his victim's jaw during one of the attacks at a house ...