Rencong (Acehnese: Rintjong) is a traditional weapon belonging to the Aceh Tribe. Rencong is a symbol of the identity, courage, and arrogance of the Aceh Tribe. According to historical records rencong began to be used at the time of Sultan Ali Mugayatsyah ruled the Kingdom of Aceh in 1514-1528. At that time still oriented to the belief that Islam is very influential in the socio-cultural life of society in the area of Aceh.
- Rincong Meupucok
Rencong this type The handle looks small on the bottom and expands on the top. The surface on the top is carved gold. Hulu rencong Meupucok is covered with gold carvings on the top, wrapped in gold part of his nipple and usually made of ivory horn.
- Rencong Meucugek
Rencong meucugek rectangular curved 90%, which curved into the back of the eye rencong approximately 15 cm so it can be shaped elbow. Cugek is useful so as not to easily get out of hand when doing self-defense and easy to be revoked even though the axis in a bloody state because of cugek as the back of the wrist strap.
- Rencong Meukuree
Rencong is a carved eye. Kuree shapes vary: flowers, snakes, centipedes, wood roots, leaves, and woods. This image is not deliberately formed, but is formed by itself when the rencong is forged. Rencong is different from the others, the longer stored the more kerureenya and the more expensive the price and the magisnya increasing
- Rencong Pudoi
Pudoi means medium (normal). This can be viewed from the handle. This rencong handle is not the same as rencong meupucok, meucugek or meukuree. Upper rencong Pudoi is a barrier with no variation. Pudoi rencong handle is no arch.
The history of this Pudoi rencong began in 1904 the Dutch did not allow to wear it. Thus the ban deeply offended the Acehnese and contradicted the prevailing customs of the time. So another way is to deceive the Dutch rule by changing the form of rencong meucugek (meucangee) to another form of rencong Pudoi.
With the change of form, the Acehnese continue to wear it unnoticed by the Dutch unless they are examined throughout their bodies.