Kukri?

[jonajuna]

I have an old one here, plenty of surface rust but not extensively pitted. The bevel is visible but has clearly been "sharpened" with a file.

Haven't demanded it, but seems the tang goes right through the rather short handle

Is it worth cleaning up and getting back into shape for use in the woods?

 

[jonajuna]

Damn autocorrect! I mean de-handled not demanded

 

[Adze]

Yep - no reason why not at all.

 

[Bundleman]

Gotta be worth a go, could be a little gem. You might want to put a more practical handle on it anyway...

 

[jonajuna]

It's apparently quite old, the sheath is certainly kernacked and only one of the little knives is present.

No markings I can see.

Yes, think a decent handle is much needed, I only have small hands but it's still too small for me