Please review all photos for a better description.</p> The buyer might be pissed! Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife By Kinfolks, Inc. With M-8 Scabbard Early Sold See item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads ) Engraved Ammo Box Police Officer Law Enforcement Badge Cop Fireman EMT Flag red line hero husband military Ammunition Survival Valentines EngravedDynamics $55.00 FREE shipping Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. Scarce A.C.C. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. Kinfolk's knives were made by the Kinfolk company from about 1924 until the early 1950's. They are very hard to date the exact time they were produced. Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. Give Today. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . Comparing the blade stamp with known good examples in my reference material, I can plaining see differences in the shapes or styling of the (S),and (3). nice and tight. . The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. Metal areas to scabbard have been painted black. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Blade has been slightly sharpened. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. Les meilleures offres pour Couteau de combat lame Kinfolks original de la Seconde Guerre mondiale avec fourreau en cuir Kinfolks sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. According to Frank Trzaska, a military knife historian, the decision to design the M3 rather than continuing to produce the Mark 2 was based on a U.S. steel shortage. Manufactured by the Imperial company. Original example produced by the PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. ok joo ri instagram. [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. . The knife is about 9-5/8 / 24.4 cm overall; fullered blade is about 5 /12.7 cm long; it is very sharp still; the tip is intact. Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. Us Wwii Kinfolks Fighting Knife With Original Leather Scabbard HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. Nevertheless the final M3 production run did not take place until August 1944, by which time 2,590,247 M3 trench knives had been produced. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname "Gung Ho knife". As more M3 knives became available in 1943 and 1944, the knife was issued to other soldiers such as Army Air Corps crewmen and soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet, including soldiers issued the M1 Carbine or submachine gun. Lots of questions! [4] As issued, the blade's secondary or false edge was intentionally sharpened and beveled for only a portion of its length, leaving an unsharpened spine on the top of the blade in an effort to stiffen the relatively narrow blade. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rare WWII guard Mk USM3 KI Kinfolks paratrooper knife at the best online prices at eBay! We all learned a lot about these knives! Blade still shiny. Grip is real nice with no damage. Hope this helps to clarify things. . This is the earlier version of the scabbard, but like virtually all M8 scabbards, had the retaining loop at the top added to upgrade it to M8A1 specs. Leather handle is great with no issues. Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. kinfolks knife ww2 for sale | eBay Sn 20444:1 - 20444:1 An excellent WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife and scabbard made by Kinfolks Incorporated, Williamsburg, VA part of the Case family business (see page 67 of Fred Stephens book, 'Fighting Knives . The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. DESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. Handles generally were stacked leathersome with fiber spacers, some without. Leather grip shows some wear but is tight. The M3 was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. [5] U.S. paratroopers frequently wore an M3 and sheath tied to a boot for emergency use in cutting parachute lines or close-quarters defense. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. SKIP. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH. . This attractive WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, the set is in 100% original as is condition. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing much wear and age. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. Release mechanism functions as it should. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. Ontario USA P1 USMC Parachutist, 1995: 8 1/2 overall with a 4 1/8 blade; Ontario USA Navy Mark 1, 1995: 9 overall with a 4 blade, VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath RIGHT HAND, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath LEFT HAND, WW2 (WWII) PAL Woodsman (machete / ax / tool), 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger / with Hanger - World War II German, Vintage AK-47 Bayonet with Scabbard Matching serial #s. Arab two prong tip Sword with original sheath. [4] Despite Ordnance descriptions of the knife as being designed for hand-to-hand warfare, the M3 did not receive universal praise as a close-quarters fighting knife upon issue to combat units. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Original Kinfolks leather scabbard is in very good overall condition, considering the age. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. [4] Despite Ordnance descriptions of the knife as being designed for hand-to-hand warfare, the M3 did not receive universal praise as a close-quarters fighting knife upon issue to combat units. I asked the seller about them. BLADE is doing its part by taking a look back at the knives that accompanied those in uniform during World War II. Crossguard has been straightened. Has a leather handle and scabbard. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. The M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. The Verge - mmgce.lesthetiquecusago.it WWII, Blade measures approximately 7" long. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . Leather grip shows wear but is tight. The blade is dated and maker stamped, a variation seldom seen by US M3 collectors. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". Snap functions great. [2], The M3 was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. As the war progressed, Kinfolks had to phase out the use of aluminum due to the wartime ban on the use of the strategic metals for the non-essential products. Interesting thread, I pulled out my Cole Book III, and he shows the 1943 blade dated Kinfolks with a staked pommel (pg 101, illustration #17). The early M8 scabbard only had a belt loop to fit over a pistol or trouser belt, and lacked the wire hook that earlier bayonet scabbards had for attaching to the M1910 series of load carrying equipment. Catalog of Standard Ordnance Items of 1943 clearly explained: The Trench Knife M3 has been developed to fill the need in modern warfare for hand-to-hand fighting. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife is in real nice condition. WWII WW2 K.I. Kinfolks M3 M1 Carbine Bayonet Knife + USM8 Scabbard | eBay These are not empty words. This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. Photos: World War II Fixed Blade Knives - BLADE - Home - BLADE Magazine Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. The pommel is stamped with a flaming bomb. $13,Offered for sale : One six inch Kinfolks fighting knife. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. Pommel cap is undamaged. [4] Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. The M3 trench knife was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. By The metal shows some light toning and scattered areas of age discoloration as well, but it completely free of any real pitting. TheWestern V-44offered here is in aboutFINEcondition. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Scabbard. While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. Grips are nice with no damage. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. Please see our. Blade is maker marked and dated 1943. See Sold Price. Union Cutlery Co. made approximately 1 million USMC-stamped KA-BAR knives for distribution in the South Pacific. Later M8A1 scabbards were manufactured with a modified extended tab on the web hanger to provide more clearance for the M5 bayonet which rubbed against the wider bayonet handle. Leather sheath is initialed "W.S." Blade has been sharpened. ALSO, WOODEN MALLET WITH METAL END. [2] The M3's blade design continued in U.S. military service in the form of the U.S. M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. Leather handle is real nice with a tiny crack at crossguard. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade Pre-Owned C $262.21 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now from United States Sponsored Kinfolks Fixed Blade Knife #25 Made in USA Wood Handle 9" Overall Length vintage Pre-Owned C $104.87 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. A similar Kinfolks mid-war manufacture type with than-standard Bakelite fittings is illustrated on page 166 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey a well-established expert and author of many books on the subject of US military edged weapons (see the pages scan attached). With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . Scabbard is nice showing some light wear but no damage. World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. More Info . Most had blued blades, though some were polished. The M3 was manufactured by a number of U.S. knife and cutlery manufacturers during the war. wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife | #3935468261 Sincerely, Lisa. Variations included different spacer colors, marks/stamps, pommel thicknesses and materials, piening vs. welding of the pommels, blue vs. polished blades, and smooth vs. grooved handles. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. The Collins made variant was initially produced with horn grip scales that were secured by brass rivets and had a brass cross guard with lobe shaped finials at the end that almost resembled a bar bell. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife I have a few more vintage American-made knives, as well as WW2 era combat knives and bayonets, scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale please take a look in our Militariasection. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. Nice condition with some light wear. Snap functions great. Scabbard is marked with the Flaming Bomb and U.S. . The blade is unused but does have some carbon spotting. 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. The original leather handle is unused. The model 380 was one of the most popular. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. Crossguard has been straightened. Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. Somers, R.H. (Brig. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war aluminum pommel type; original leather scabbard $ 169.99 Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel "private purchase fighter" type; orig leather scabbard. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. The initials "IJ" are scribed into the scabbard. WWII US M3 Case fighting Knife - A fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. WW2 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL WW2 KINFOLKS NO. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. [2][3][4][5] As more M3 knives became available in 1943 and 1944, the knife was issued to other soldiers such as Army Air Corps crewmen and soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet, including soldiers issued the M1 carbine or a submachine gun such as the M3 "grease gun".[1][2]. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. Blade has not been sharpened. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. Vintage WW2 WWII Kinfolks 6" blade fighting / combat knife The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. [12][2] The steel crossguard had an angular bend at one end to facilitate a thumb rest. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. Leather washer grip is nice with no issues. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. As issued during WWII. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct. Blade shows darkening. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. Peened. Save my name and email to use for future comments.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. Cole, some 50,000 of the knives were acquired by the USAAF between 1934 and 1942, when the folding (or fixed blade) survival machete replaced the, The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. As the U.S. Featuring a 5-to-5.25-inch flat-ground blade, the Mark 1 utility knife was adopted by the Navy as a survival-type knife with sheath. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. Battlefront Collectibles - Edged Weapons Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will Han. [4], After the Ordnance Department began developing a proprietary bayonet for use on the M1 carbine, it was realized that the new carbine bayonet, which already incorporated the M3 blade design and leather-wrap grip, could also replace the M3 in service in a secondary role as a fighting knife. Sign up for a new account in our community. registration. . The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. I understand that the are many people on ebay who misrepresent their military items, so suspicion is always warranted, but this collection is legitimate and valuable and I still have a bit more to list for sale. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Could be a fake. The knife is constructed. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. North American Auction Company. The M3 was first issued to U.S. Army soldiers in March 1943, with the first knives going to elite units such as airborne troops and the U.S. Army Rangers. The M6 was quickly dropped in favor of the M8 scabbard.[2][14][5]. 100% OF OUR PROFITS ARE DONATED for purchases of the much-needed cold-weather clothing, medkits, and other field gear for individual units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Fastening snap functions great. FOR SALE! Kinfolks Inc. and World War II by Frank Trzaska - Knife Magazine PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Kinfolks Knives - All About Pocket Knives The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. [10][11] In August of 1944, the M3 fighting knife evolved into the M4 bayonet for the M1 carbine with the addition of a bayonet ring to the hilt and a locking mechanism in the pommel. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work just as well; please take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. This would be a great addition to any advanced collection of US military knives, and you will certainly be very proud to display this fine example of a very rare WWII era knife. How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and In addition to further information on Books One and Two, collectors can click on tabs to view Knives for Sale, Videos, Groupings, Knife Photos, the History of Collecting and the Encyclopedia of WW2 US & Allied Military Knives. Has some spots left o The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. marked M4. ! ! This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. eBay is committed to your privacy. Overall measures approx 12" long.. The knife is constructed with a 6" fullered, drop point blade, and features a steel full-gaurd, as well as, WWII USMC KA-BAR Fighting Trench Knife w/ Original Matching Scabbard. Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. In all fairness to the seller, they may not know about all these little indicators concerning legit, or rebuilt M3s, and did step up to the plate. Rare, Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. US M3 Fighting Knife - Kinfolks | Legacy Collectibles Camillus Cutlery Co. Blending Metals to Arm Our Fighting Men, Popular Science, Vol. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. Antique WW2 Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA W/orig. Two Cattaraugus WWII US Commando Knives 225Q Fighting Knife with Sheaths Military Issue to US Special Forces Only around 1942 10.5" L Blade 6.15" L Condition Consistent with Age in Overall Good Condit. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear. Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. With - Etsy Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 945 . Fastening snap functions great. For collectible knives and edged weaponsArgocoinsaccepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. The M3 was selected because it was easier to manufacture and had a thinner blade, which was 6.75 inches and sharpened the full length, excluding the stamped tang area.