and sometimes you win:
A SWORD MACHETE WOOD HANDLE FOR JUNGLE ADVENTURE
looks like a nice Khyber knife
been wanting one of these for years now....
from the same estate sale:
GURKHAS SWORD ARCHED VERY EFFECTIVE
with a little luck ,maybe it'll be wootz, if not, looks to be a nice old tulwar in good shape with a new scabbard. i've got some strong vinegar &/or some FeCl3 to see if there is any pattern.
will post more pics if there are any markings, etc. when they arrive.