Rencong for comment

TVV · 30th May 2009, 02:50 AM

Just received this rencong yesterday, and wanted to get the comments of those members, who are much more knowledgeable in Aceh weapons than I am (which means everyone here, basically).
Can anyone tell from the pictures if the band on the hilt is copper or suasa? Probably copper, but I am far from an expert.

I try not to venture out of my main field of interest and hopefully this is an authentic old rencong and not a newly made one.
Thank you,
Teodor

Battara · 30th May 2009, 04:47 AM

Would you show closeups of the ferrule? So far it looks copper but closeups would help.

TVV · 30th May 2009, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Would you show closeups of the ferrule? So far it looks copper but closeups would help.

Here's a closeup of the hilt.

David · 30th May 2009, 06:27 AM

Looks a bit too tarnished for suassa.

Sajen · 30th May 2009, 02:11 PM

Third vote for copper, sorry. But nice Rentjong.
sajen

Battara · 30th May 2009, 07:02 PM

I agree with copper, but nice blade though......

TVV · 30th May 2009, 08:04 PM

I think we all agree on the copper. Honestly, I was not really concerned much about whether it was suasa or not, but much more concerned about the age of the entire item. It looked old to me, but I have been fooled before by weapons from the region, si I will be grateful for any feedback on this matter.

I am glad you like the blade, Sajen and Battara. Thank you all for your comments.

Teodor

Henk · 30th May 2009, 08:26 PM

A lovely rencong. If I'm not mistaken, I see a pamorblade. Congrats on this piece.

asomotif · 31st May 2009, 12:57 AM

Nice old rencong with laminated blade

Looks like the real deal (eufenism, I mean : is the real deal) . If you ever want to part from it let me know

You can wash it with lemon or lime to bring out the lamination a little bit more.

Ferrule looks like copper, but try to polish it up with just a cotton cloth.
Suasa wil start to shine more easily due to the silver and gold contents.

Best regards,
Willem

TVV · 31st May 2009, 01:57 AM

Henk & Willem,
Thank you very much. I wanted to get an authentic (menaing, not touristy) rencong, and I hope I have come far compared to my previous attempt:
http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...hlight=rencong

I brought the pattern out with diluted vinegar, but I will probably try citric acid. I have read from Alan Maisey that pineapple juice work good. Can anyone confirm this?

Anyway, thank you all very much, I am very happy with this rencong, which will now take its place next to a munitions grade sikin I have. Aceh weapons can be very interesting and addictive and I will have to watch out.

Regards,
Teodor

30th May 2009, 02:50 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,622	Rencong for comment Just received this rencong yesterday, and wanted to get the comments of those members, who are much more knowledgeable in Aceh weapons than I am (which means everyone here, basically). Can anyone tell from the pictures if the band on the hilt is copper or suasa? Probably copper, but I am far from an expert. I try not to venture out of my main field of interest and hopefully this is an authentic old rencong and not a newly made one. Thank you, Teodor Attached Images

31st May 2009, 01:57 AM	#10
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,622	Henk & Willem, Thank you very much. I wanted to get an authentic (menaing, not touristy) rencong, and I hope I have come far compared to my previous attempt: http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...hlight=rencong I brought the pattern out with diluted vinegar, but I will probably try citric acid. I have read from Alan Maisey that pineapple juice work good. Can anyone confirm this? Anyway, thank you all very much, I am very happy with this rencong, which will now take its place next to a munitions grade sikin I have. Aceh weapons can be very interesting and addictive and I will have to watch out. Regards, Teodor Attached Images

30th May 2009, 04:47 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Would you show closeups of the ferrule? So far it looks copper but closeups would help.

30th May 2009, 06:27 AM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Looks a bit too tarnished for suassa.

30th May 2009, 02:11 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Third vote for copper, sorry. But nice Rentjong. sajen

30th May 2009, 07:02 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	I agree with copper, but nice blade though......

30th May 2009, 08:04 PM	#7
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,622	I think we all agree on the copper. Honestly, I was not really concerned much about whether it was suasa or not, but much more concerned about the age of the entire item. It looked old to me, but I have been fooled before by weapons from the region, si I will be grateful for any feedback on this matter. I am glad you like the blade, Sajen and Battara. Thank you all for your comments. Teodor

30th May 2009, 08:26 PM	#8
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	A lovely rencong. If I'm not mistaken, I see a pamorblade. Congrats on this piece.

31st May 2009, 12:57 AM	#9
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	Nice old rencong with laminated blade Looks like the real deal (eufenism, I mean : is the real deal) . If you ever want to part from it let me know You can wash it with lemon or lime to bring out the lamination a little bit more. Ferrule looks like copper, but try to polish it up with just a cotton cloth. Suasa wil start to shine more easily due to the silver and gold contents. Best regards, Willem