The most common Moro dagger found in Sulu & Mindanao is the kris. Kris daggers are extensively used by the Tausug, Samal, & Yakan warriors of the Philippines. The kris has a rather ambiguous history with folklore giving many varying accounts. Some believe that it is symbolic of the stingray's tail (buntot-pagi) or that it's a design of the mythical serpent/dragon (nagi) and some believe it has a distinct religious connotation. The blade of a kris is double-edged and maybe completely straight, completely wavy, or wavy at the bottom that straightens at the top of the blade. The kris hilts are unique in design and resemble a horse hoof (kalaw-kalaw). This kris is made of L6 high-carbon steel and constructed with a brass blade collar to withstand the rigors of training.