Hi Ric,
The Indonesian uses modern steel and some uses steel from overseas. Normally from the customer. Its depending what quality the final results. If we order high grade, high requirement and detailed instructions than it will be more expensive n longer time and more failures.
The iron ore has been tested again a few times on recent years but i believe its not done commercially for keris making. The smith also tested iron sands from few location for keris making.
Quality pieces needed old iron material (the smith should be experienced as well with this material on hand) then the carver Could be the Smith as well then the warangan guy is important and the accessories guy to put the blade into the scabbard.
Thanks
Rasjid
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