Lok being a Malay word for curve. The number of curves or waves in a kris blade are counted as lok, five lok, thirteen lok etc.
Lok are counted by starting at the first concave curve near the base of the blade on its underneath side. The number of lok are always odd.
An odd number of lok assures that luck will be good. The wavy blade is also thought to create a more damaging wound though the kris is a difficult blade to wield in combat.
A three lok blade represents passion, ardour and fire. The kris with five waves is believed to have the power to shoot esoteric fire.
A kris with thirteen waves is associated with stability and peace both materially an spiritually.
Lok of the kris
