Between “The Keris” and “The Rencong”

Indonesia is very rich and diverse cultures, including in Indonesia there is a wide range of weapons in each pamungkas tribe. Of some of the ultimate sharp weapons are the kris of the Javanese and Rencong tribes of Aceh. However, among these weapons, there are similarities and differences,

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The similarity between keris and rencong

• As a tool to fight
• As indigenous lambing
• As tribal pride

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Keris: - Most of the shape is threaded or wavy from tip to stem

• Made of gold, iron, copper, silver, bronze and certain wood materials
• Philosophically influenced from Hinduism
• Engraving is more influenced by natural factors
• How to wear it on the back or the backs of humans
• Many influenced by magical elements

rencong: - most of the shape is slightly bent by forming a bismillah reading.

• Made of gold, iron, copper, silver, bronze
• Philosophical influence of Islam
• Engraving more influenced by religious factors
• How to wear it on the front waist
• Not influenced by magical element