Rencong (Acehnese: Rintjong) is a traditional weapon of the Acehnese tribe. Rencong is a symbol of the identity, courage, and resilience of the Aceh Tribe.
Rencong has various levels, for the Sultan is made of gold engraved as quoted verses of the Holy Qur'an, while the other Rencong is usually made of silver, brass, white iron, wood and ivory.
The Acehnese people connect mystical powers with Rencong's weapons. Rencong is still used and used as a fashion attribute in every Aceh ceremonies. The people of Aceh believe that the form of Rencong represents the symbol of Bismillah in the beliefs of Islam.
Due to the history and popularity of Rencong, the world community dubbed Aceh as "Rencong Land" Currently Rencong has been proposed to be the World Cultural Heritage Heritage of UNESCO by Balai Preservation Budaya Nilai (BPNB) Aceh.
