Kalinga

[haychris]

I recently purchased a KALINGA knife at an auction and I am trying to find out its value. It came in a wooden box with a sheath,it has a maroon wood handle can someone help me out here I couldn't find any thing on the BUCK KNIFE web site and I found this site.Thanks Chris

 

[Erik Fritz]

there not worth much i will give you 20 bucks to take it off of your hands.
seriously i don't know the true value but here in my neck of the woods it seems that everyone wants one.

 

[Joe Houser]

The Kalinga was Al Buck's favorite knife. He even named his boat the Kalinga. You say yours has a maroon wood handle so it is a more current version. I watch Ebay and those knives, in new unused condition, tend to sell in the $150 range. Sometimes more, sometimes less, but that is a good average.
I hope this helps,

 

[Mick57]

The Kalinga was Al Buck's favorite knife. He even named his boat the Kalinga. You say yours has a maroon wood handle so it is a more current version. I watch Ebay and those knives, in new unused condition, tend to sell in the $150 range. Sometimes more, sometimes less, but that is a good average.
I hope this helps,

Joe,
What is that wood? Rosewood? Thanks.
Bruce

 

[Joe Houser]

Bruce,
The handles were made of laminated hardwood during that timeframe.
Take care,