This is a British Commonwealth (India) Chindit Survival Knife,
closely copied after the American V-44 Bowie-style Survival
Knife. These are crudely manufactured and are considered
rare in good condition, (see British and Commonwealth
Knives by Ron Flook, pages 206-208, chapter INDIAN-MADE V-44).
This knife is virtually identical to the example shown on page
208, plate 501.
Hardwood grip (ungrooved), brass cross-guard with ball finials.
Blade is ~9" long, double fullers on both sides, clip-point
false-edge tip. Hilt is held on by crude rivets or perhaps
peened nails.
