Dagger I.D. Please.

[asomotif]

Dear Henk,

But I found on the forum this rencong without "ears" that belonged to Dayak an is now the property of one of our respected members.

Isn't this more of a letter opener, rather than a rencong ?
It is entirely made of silver, and the handle is too small even for a small aceh warrior.

There are various threads on this forum giving examples of old rencong.
(herte a picture of various 'ears')

This example bought by Norman shows some skill from the maker, but it lacks the elegance and form of early pre 1900 rencong.

Never the less, at a price of under one dollar I would gladly have added it to my collection

[kai]

Dear Willem,

Isn't this more of a letter opener, rather than a rencong ?
It is entirely made of silver, and the handle is too small even for a small aceh warrior.

Possibly ceremonial rather than letter opener...

However, with a blade of silver it's definitely not a traditional weapon. It also has some strange features which interfere with traditional file work as seen on weapon-grade 19th c. rencong.

Never the less, at a price of under one dollar I would gladly have added it to my collection

I agree, that's still a bargain regardless of working hypothesis!

Regards,
Kai