Rencong

Called weapons of the people of Aceh, in addition to guns and firearms, the most famous is Rencong. In fact, one of Aceh’s land title is also known as the “Land of  Rencong.”

Rencong or reuncong some are called, are traditional weapons of the people of Aceh. Aceh has the form of Rencong like letter [L] or more precisely like calligraphy mention the name. Rencong included in the category of dagger or knife .

Historically, rencong have levels. First, rencong used by the king or sultan. Rencong is usually made of ivory (sheath) and pure gold (the dagger). Second, the sheath rencong rencong-usual made of buffalo horn or wood, while the dagger of brass or white metal. In general, there are four types of weapons rencong which became the mainstay of society in Aceh.

A). Rencong Meucugek. Meucugek called because the handle rencong there is a form of archery and glue that in terms of Aceh called cugek or meucugek. Cugek is needed for easy to handle and not easily separated when stabbed into the body of the opponent or enemy.

B). Rencong Meupucok. This Rencong shoots above the handle is made of metal engraving in general, from gold. Handles of this meupucok rencong look rather small, ie on the lower handle. However, more to the end of the receiver is getting bigger. Type rencong this kind are used for decoration or as a tool for jewelry. Usually, this rencong used in official ceremonies relating to the problems of customs and arts.

C). Rencong Pudoi. Rencong this type shaped handles are shorter and straight, not like rencong general. Impressed, is not yet perfect so rencong pudoi said. Pudoi term in Acehnese society is something that is supposed still lacking or still exist that have not been perfect.

D). Rencong Meukuree. Meukuree rencong differences with other types of rencong is in the eye. This type of eye rencong given certain decorations such as pictures of snakes, centipedes, flowers, and so forth. Drawings by blacksmith interpreted with various kinds of advantages and privileges. Rencong stored long, initially will be formed similar aritan or form called kuree. The longer or the older a rencong, the more kuree contained in these rencong eye. Kuree is deemed to have magical powers

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