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Rencong
Traditional dagger from Aceh, Indonesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the knife. For the writing system, see Rencong script.
The rencong (Acehnese: reuncong, Dutch spelling: rentjong, British spelling: renchong) is a type of knife originating in Aceh, Indonesia. Originally a fighting weapon, it is most often seen today in the martial art of pencak silat and worn during traditional ceremonies.
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Rencong | |
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![]() Rencong with wooden scabbard and metal decorated handle, pre-1945. | |
Type | Dagger |
Place of origin | Indonesia (Aceh) |
Service history | |
Used by | Acehnese |
Specifications | |
Length | 10–50 cm (3.9–19.7 in) |
Blade type | Single edge, slight concave grind |
Hilt type | Water buffalo horn, Ivory, bahar (Euplexaura sp) roots |
Scabbard/sheath | Water buffalo horn, Ivory, wood |
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