Did I buy a Rencong?

drdavid · 2nd May 2006, 08:50 AM

I received my Rencong so here it is. I have to say I think it is the nicest thing in my collection at this stage. The blade is 18 cm (7") and overall length about 30cm (12"). Well made and the patina on the ivory is developing nicely. It would certainly inflict a nasty slashing cut but if used as a stabbing ripping weapon (as described in A.G.s post) I think it would be much more damaging. Sorry about the quality of the images, no natural light around right now.
DrD

2nd May 2006, 08:50 AM	#20
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	I received my Rencong so here it is. I have to say I think it is the nicest thing in my collection at this stage. The blade is 18 cm (7") and overall length about 30cm (12"). Well made and the patina on the ivory is developing nicely. It would certainly inflict a nasty slashing cut but if used as a stabbing ripping weapon (as described in A.G.s post) I think it would be much more damaging. Sorry about the quality of the images, no natural light around right now. DrD Attached Images

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