Rencong gading

Gustav · 30th October 2009, 12:11 PM

Dear All,

our opinions on this one are most expected, as I have practically no experience with weapons from Aceh.

The sheath seems to me a recent work. What about the style of the carvings?
Is the blade also recent or reshaped?

Thank you, Gustav

Gustav · 30th October 2009, 12:13 PM

two more

asomotif · 30th October 2009, 10:04 PM

The blade looks old, or at least traditionally made.

The fittings appear very recent to me.
Well made but not the old style.

Gustav · 30th October 2009, 10:13 PM

Thanks, Asomotif.

I am in doubts about the blade becouse of its sharp contured "greneng" .

30th October 2009, 12:11 PM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Rencong gading for comments Dear All, our opinions on this one are most expected, as I have practically no experience with weapons from Aceh. The sheath seems to me a recent work. What about the style of the carvings? Is the blade also recent or reshaped? Thank you, Gustav Attached Images Last edited by Gustav; 30th October 2009 at 04:28 PM.

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Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	two more Attached Images

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Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Thanks, Asomotif. I am in doubts about the blade becouse of its sharp contured "greneng" . Last edited by Gustav; 31st October 2009 at 10:34 AM.

30th October 2009, 10:04 PM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	The blade looks old, or at least traditionally made. The fittings appear very recent to me. Well made but not the old style.