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Unique Rencong Knife. Weapon of Nobility. Aceh. Northern Sumatra. Indonesia.

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Aceh is a semi-autonomous Indonesian province on the northeast tip of the island of Sumatra. The ethnic group there – the Acehnese – use the Rencong to fight off invaders during the frequent conflicts especially in the mountainous wilderness areas. Engagement techniques vary depending on the… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-0083
Provenance/Origin: Aceh, Sumatra. Circa mid-1900s
Composition: Wood and metal
Dimensions: 14.25" long x 6" at widest point. Blade: 8.5"
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 165.00 USD

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