Weapons

“Rencong”, like “keris” in Jawa, and “kujang” in West Jawa, is a traditional weapon. It is a combination of metallurgy, the skill of a master craftsman, and arts. Verses from Al Qur’an engraved on the blade of this small dagger, will increase one’s self-confidence. In the “siwah”-type rencong, the hilt is not curved, slightly longer, and generally used by the kings or district chiefs (“hulubalang”).

Certain swords are knows as ”pedang daun tebu”, ”oon ngom”, and “reudeuh”.