The piece, after sheath repairs.

Upper sheath repaired.

Probably an early 20th century rencong from Sumatra. Blade is 9 ½ inches long forged from fine pattern welded steel (with pamor). Horn handle. Total length 13 ½ inches.

Old horn handle is slightly damaged. The handle style is hulu puntung. It is believed that this style was adopted for better concealment.

Good pamor pattern.

Thick triangular cross-section. Thickness at the base is 10mm and 2mm at the tip.

The long slender single edge of the rencong.

(This rencong fits nicely in my palm.)

Details of the base.

The original damaged sheath.

After repairs of the sheath.

Thick blade.