In addition to guns and firearms, when the people of aceh against the Dutch also use traditional weapons. Based on the use of traditional weapons found in the province of Aceh could dikatagorikan into 3 (three). The first weapon that serves to attack, the two weapons to defend themselves and the three self-propelled guns.

Rencong is a traditional weapon (Traditional Weapons) of Aceh, the shape resembles the letter L, and if you look closer its shape is Bismillah calligraphy writing. Rencong included in the category of dagger or knife (not a knife or sword).

Rencong has levels; for the King or Sultan usually made of ivory (sarong) and pure gold (the dagger). Rencong-Rencong while others are usually made of buffalo horn or wood as a holster, and brass or white metal as a dagger. There are four kinds of Rencong which weapon the people of Aceh, namely

First Reuncong Meucugek. Meucugek Rencong called because the handle is recong have a form of archery and the glue that in terms of Aceh called cugek or meucugek. Is required to Cugek easy to handle and not easy to escape when stabbed into the body of your opponent or enemy.

Second, having Reuncong Meupucok shoots above the handle made of metal engraving in general of gold. The receiver of this meupucok Rencong look rather small on the handle or grip on the bottom, but increasingly to the end of the receiver is getting this kind Rencong membesar.Jenis used for decoration or as a means of embellishment. usually, this Rencong used in official ceremonies relating to indigenous issues and the arts. Carvings found on Rencong gangang many forms, some resembling roses, other flowers and leaves, depending on the user's tastes.

Third, Reuncong Pudoi. Pudoi term in Aceh is something that bet is still short, or there is not yet perfect. Rencong receiver is only a short straight and all. so is pudoi or immature form of the handle is on the Rencong.

Fourth, Reucong Meukuree. Meukuree Rencong differences with other types of Rencong is in the eye Rencong. Eyes Rencong certain ornate like pictures of snakes, centipedes, and other flowers, these images are interpreted by a blacksmith with a variety of advantages and privileges. Rencong long stored in the beginning it will form a type or form aritan called kuree. The longer or more old age a more Rencong kuree also contained in the relevant Rencong eyes. This Kuree considered to have magical powers.



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