Sword with India on blade.

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Not sure how to find worth of a large Sword that was given to My husband. It is a Very heavy Sword and has some engravings on the blade as well as the word India on the blade.
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Looks more like a Kukri than a sword, they do come in various sizes including very large.
 

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It is a kukri. You say it's "quite long" but don't say how long...

The "India" design suggests it was a tourist piece, I'd agree. Adding to that impression are some elements of the design and hilt. But there are some very large kukri used in the ceremonial beheading of a water buffalo... and supposedly in executions. The kukri is intrinsically linked to the Gurkha and Nepal -- but really can be found throughout a region that includes Nepal, part of Myanmar (Burma), and parts of India. The folks at Khukuri House are a great resource, and generally quite approachable. Just realize that they actually are running a business, not simply answering questions.
 

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