Just a personal experience for sharing: More than 15 years ago I was visiting a good antique shop in Jakarta (yes, it did exist) and I came accross a Solonese kris with a solid suasa blade which looked original and old but unfortunately I did not buy it upon the recommendation from my wife. It was said to originate from one of the kratons but.... After the years I realize that the blade was may be made from gongso and not suasa.
So kris blades from other metals than steel may well have been used but from gold?
Best regards
Jean
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