Good Quality Rentong Dagger

Runjeet Singh · 28th December 2008, 10:08 PM

Hi all,

I am offering for sale a very nice Rhino hilted, antique Rentong knife from Sumatra. The hilt is carved from a solid piece of Rhino Horn. Overall length is 14.5 inches. Please see below link for detailed images, or PM me for any more detail. I am looking for offers around $300.

Knife has come from an old English collection which I have purchased. Of which most was Indian, however there was this and a good Moro Sword which has been listed on Ebay.

http://www.akaalarms.com/smallEdged/...erentongB.html

Seasons Greetings,
Runjeet.

www.akaalarms.com

Runjeet Singh · 28th December 2008, 11:14 PM

I am just in the middle of a PM discussion regarding the material of the hilt on this dagger, with one of our learned members. I have stated Rhino horn, and he thinks Buffalo.

I would normally tend to agree with my friend without question, but the colour of this hilt, and the fact that part of the grip glows red when held to the light makes me think otherwise. While we battle this one out, please be patient, and await a response. Feel free to get your two pence/cents in if you like (join the discussion).

Thanks,
Runjeet

Runjeet Singh · 30th December 2008, 12:57 AM

I stand corrected. It does appear that it is Buffalo horn and not Rhino.
This does not detract from the quality and wonderful appearance of the horn hilt.

However, the price is now adjusted to $250 including insured Airmail. Thanks to all of you for your ongoing correspondence.

Thanks,
Runjeet

Anandalal N. · 30th December 2008, 03:55 PM

From time to time I come across Kastane swords described as having a rhino hilt. There are no rhinos in Sri Lanka at least in historic times and this has been a sticky point. I have seen the red sheen on what I take to be buffalo horn and have been tempted to think that there is some substance applied over the buffalo horn.

What were the criteria that you developed in order to distinguish rhino horn from buffalo horn.

asomotif · 30th December 2008, 04:32 PM

Check this thread.
No conclusive ultimate test, but a lot of info anyway.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=rhino

Best regards,
Willem

Anandalal N. · 31st December 2008, 07:38 AM

Thanks Willem.

Runjeet Singh · 1st January 2009, 11:18 PM

Now $200 shipped.
Thanks,
Runjeet

28th December 2008, 10:08 PM	#1
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Good Quality Rentong Dagger Hi all, I am offering for sale a very nice Rhino hilted, antique Rentong knife from Sumatra. The hilt is carved from a solid piece of Rhino Horn. Overall length is 14.5 inches. Please see below link for detailed images, or PM me for any more detail. I am looking for offers around $300. Knife has come from an old English collection which I have purchased. Of which most was Indian, however there was this and a good Moro Sword which has been listed on Ebay. http://www.akaalarms.com/smallEdged/...erentongB.html Seasons Greetings, Runjeet. www.akaalarms.com

30th December 2008, 03:55 PM	#4
Anandalal N. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 84	Dear Runjeet & other experts From time to time I come across Kastane swords described as having a rhino hilt. There are no rhinos in Sri Lanka at least in historic times and this has been a sticky point. I have seen the red sheen on what I take to be buffalo horn and have been tempted to think that there is some substance applied over the buffalo horn. What were the criteria that you developed in order to distinguish rhino horn from buffalo horn.

28th December 2008, 11:14 PM	#2
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	I am just in the middle of a PM discussion regarding the material of the hilt on this dagger, with one of our learned members. I have stated Rhino horn, and he thinks Buffalo. I would normally tend to agree with my friend without question, but the colour of this hilt, and the fact that part of the grip glows red when held to the light makes me think otherwise. While we battle this one out, please be patient, and await a response. Feel free to get your two pence/cents in if you like (join the discussion). Thanks, Runjeet

30th December 2008, 12:57 AM	#3
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	I stand corrected. It does appear that it is Buffalo horn and not Rhino. This does not detract from the quality and wonderful appearance of the horn hilt. However, the price is now adjusted to $250 including insured Airmail. Thanks to all of you for your ongoing correspondence. Thanks, Runjeet

30th December 2008, 04:32 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,222	Check this thread. No conclusive ultimate test, but a lot of info anyway. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=rhino Best regards, Willem

31st December 2008, 07:38 AM	#6
Anandalal N. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 84	Thanks Willem.

1st January 2009, 11:18 PM	#7
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Now $200 shipped. Thanks, Runjeet