In battle, a warrior’s primary weapon was a spear. The dagger was a backup weapon to use when necessary. Some carried more than one such dagger at a time.
• Traditionally warriors needed to make ritualized offerings to the spirit in their dagger (kris) to maintain its favor, otherwise the kris might not help in times of need.
• Some kris were said to be able to move on their own, and even attack people on their own.