WW-II Khukri Souvenirs

[Cave]

I have 3 K's which my Dad brought back from China/Burma/India during WW-II. 1 or 2 have ivory handles and the other/s have dark handles that must be horn. They are in very good shape. They have the usual wood/leather sheaths. Are they of any value?

Dad also brought back 1 or 2 machete-like knives in long sheathes that are rather open down one side with a shoulder strap. Sheath & strap are made out of jungle materials. He said it was called an Intu. Spelling is probably wrong. Pronounced Inn-Two.

I'm just curious about these knives.

Thanks,Steve

 

[not2sharp]

Yes, they have value, especially the ivory khukuries.

There are very few standard khukuri models and value is largely dependent on condition, so it would be hard to decide on a number without looking at some pictures.

n2s

 

[MauiRob]

Sounds like you've got some cool khukuris

If you can post some pictures John Powell(resident khukuri expert) will probably be around to ID them with his usual Stunning accuracy

 

[Cave]

The WW-II K's are up north. I'll bring them home next time I'm there and post the pictures.

Thanks for your replys.

Steve

 

[Bill Martino]

Cave, as I mentioned on the phone -- hang onto the ivory handles. Stock in them is going up.