In regard with rework matter, I limit my novice understanding as per below (unless anyone else suggest otherwise):
Original putut: intended and made from scratch up to finish as dapur putut
Not original: Has been spent sometime or even very long time as other dapur, then from that point reworked as putut.
+ If reworked for non economic purpose, i.e. esoteric purpose/initiated by the owner that may qualify original in some degree, but generally I don't think people went this far, I mean if someone want putut blade they can buy one, as simple as that
+ does not count how rough/refined the finish/details
Me too, most putut that I've seen so far are in my opinion recent made or those made to looks older then it was, but not reworked pieces as I can tell.
In short someone need a good reason to rework a blade where ready to purchase original putut blade as per above is abundance. For dealer/keris maker, the expected selling price is just the same I guess. Rework piece cost somewhat double because you need to invest time, effort and money on the blade itself, rewelding it, recarving it and finally perhaps new dress.
@ danny1967: the blade may not refined alright (sorry
) but you have the blade with you so you can make more appropriate observation. I cannot see the additional welding as Alan and drdavid suggest from the photos (to me it looks like the normal or regular welding pattern) but maybe it is just me. Unperfect fit on gonjo line may come from previously removed rust as a factor, or worsened by that factor.
By the way I'm curious what forum member think about what makes a good putut and what not.
My two cents opinion
