This book is about the keris, which these weapons were originally of the species referred to as stabbing weapons. The keris is one product of an evolution. To have a deeper understanding of the keris as it is regarded by the people, it is necessary, in this book, to describe briefly the parts of the keris itself, for it is a custom of the Indonesian and especially the Javanese communities to give a name to any and all products of handiwork.
This book contains the brief history of the Keris, its parts and style, the regional development of keris shape and the role of keris in the community.