The pamor (meaning the pattern) in the blade of any keris is very important, it is created during the forging process from a mix of different alloys. The pamor is one of the most important aspects of the keris and depending on the pattern can be viewed similarly to the art of tea leaf reading.

Many Keris (kris) is handed down from father to son throughout the generations and they are used, worn, and displayed ceremoniously at important events such as marriage. The keris (kris) is thought to hold magical powers which are bestowed upon the keris once the pamor has been created.

There are very few traditional keris makers in Indonesia, Malaysia, or Thailand who are still crafting the keris (kris) using the old methods.