The knife,, is an original Kukri,, carried by the legionary "Ghurka" Indians (from India) these knives were made, and made is not a good term, in 3 different sizes, this one pictured is the small one, I have the med size, the large one was one used for ceremonial purposes, chopping heads off goats. All of these knives were made by hand by small shop knife makers, none were made by mass production in a factory, or stamped with any makers symbols. The only thing they share is the basic shape, and the little notch thing on the bottom of the riccaso area, and if you really want to know what it represents, I'll tell you!!! These knives varied in thickness from 3/16 to 1/2 inch thick. The medium size had 2 smaller knives tucked in the sheath for eating and general cutting chores. There is lots of info on the web about the Ghurka's and their famous knives called "Kukri's"...... Hope this helps,,,,, value is all about condition but I'd say $50 to $100,, as you can't tell age as no one company or maker made all of them..... Jon