( how ) Old ? Rencong dagger

Sajen · 1st May 2026, 07:56 PM

Hello Francantolin,

A very nice rencong with hulu puntung made from hippo ivory. My age guess would be, rough guessed, mid to end of the 19th century. The ferrule seems to be indeed of suassa. The scabbard could be of later date but it's a nice one with traditional carvings, I would give it some oil, the colour will get a little bit darker, it looks very dry. There is also a piece of wood missing from the scabbard. The scabbard isn't recent IMVHO. A very good catch, congrats!

Regards,
Detlef

1st May 2026, 07:56 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,744	Hello Francantolin, A very nice rencong with hulu puntung made from hippo ivory. My age guess would be, rough guessed, mid to end of the 19th century. The ferrule seems to be indeed of suassa. The scabbard could be of later date but it's a nice one with traditional carvings, I would give it some oil, the colour will get a little bit darker, it looks very dry. There is also a piece of wood missing from the scabbard. The scabbard isn't recent IMVHO. A very good catch, congrats! Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 1st May 2026 at 08:25 PM.