Dear Willem,
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Isn't this more of a letter opener, rather than a rencong ?
It is entirely made of silver, and the handle is too small even for a small aceh warrior.
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Possibly ceremonial rather than letter opener...
However, with a blade of silver it's definitely not a traditional weapon. It also has some strange features which interfere with traditional file work as seen on weapon-grade 19th c. rencong.
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Never the less, at a price of under one dollar I would gladly have added it to my collection 
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I agree, that's still a bargain regardless of working hypothesis!
Regards,
Kai