Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. Dismiss, Payments section within ourTerms and Condition, CASE XX USA limited edition Grizzly, Elk, Pheasant, Turkey scrimshaw Trapper knife made 2005-2006 (model 6254SS); scarce NIB with papers, Great Britain Cold War era NATO-issue 1988 ROYAL NAVY DECK KNIFE, original leather sheath; great condition. [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. M4s were issued to troops for use as a combat knife even though their weapon may not have been able to accommodate a bayonet. My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. eBay is committed to your privacy. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. with number 2 mould mark within a leather scabbardCondition report: In generally good condition, some light pitting to the blade, a few knocks to the handle. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. Very sharp!!! Designed for rapid production using a minimum of strategic metals and machine processes, the M3 trench knife used a relatively narrow 6.75-inch bayonet-style spear-point blade with a sharpened 3.5-inch secondary edge. Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, 5-inch blade, original leather scabbard The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. Kinfolks WWII Fighting Knife, NEARLY MINT | #41531589 - Worthpoint The lot features four knives, a Rocca Carcano Italian bayonet, Kukri Nepalese Machete & skinner, and a believed t, WWII US Kinfolks Fighting Bowie Knife USA Army USN Air Corps 9 3/4" Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or pic. July 18 With the fighting in Sicily still raging, General Dwight D. Eisenhower wins support from the Combined Chiefs of Staff for Winston Churchill's idea of a landing in mainland Italy. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. The prototype for what would become the M3 was evaluated in December 1942 by the civilian board of directors of the Smaller War Plants Corporation Board (SWPC) against another competing design, the US Marine Corps' 1219C2 fighting utility knife. Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. Blade with tip. Guards were double steel, the very rare brass or plastic like the pommels. TOP RATED. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Sheath. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The prototype for what became the M3 was evaluated in December 1942 by the civilian board of directors of the Smaller War Plants Corporation Board (SWPC)[13] against another competing design, the US Marine Corps' KA-BAR fighting utility knife. This seems to be a common tactic among collectors, to speak negatively about items that they wish to buy in order to drive down interest. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. Please see our. Release button functions great. 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. 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. WWII U.S. Bayonet/Knife for M1 Carbine Kinfolks with M8A1 Scabbard A++ Scarce knife . Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. Somers, R.H. (Brig. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Displays well. Rare WWII guard Mk USM3 KI Kinfolks paratrooper knife | eBay At termination of production in August 1944, the M3 trench knife had one of the shortest production and service records of any U.S. combat knife. Snap functions great. 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. The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. D2 CIRCA: 1930s-1950s ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSION, Dagger and Pocket Knife Assortment Including an original U.S. World War II RH Pal 36 fighting knife with leather scabbard; a Case XX P203-6 chromium fixed blade fish fillet knife in its leather scabba, A THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO OR FIGHTING KNIFE, 15.25cm flattened diamond section plain blade, regulation ribbed cast metal grip, contained in its partial leather scabbard. These are not empty words. How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and 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. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife is in real nice condition. Union Cutlery Co. made approximately 1 million USMC-stamped KA-BAR knives for distribution in the South Pacific. While the knife itself was generally well-made and balanced (some paratroopers and rangers mastered the art of using the M3 as a throwing knife), the long narrow dagger-like steel blade, designed to economize on priority steel requirements, was best used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon, and performed less well when used for slashing strokes. Learn more about account protection. The M3 was initially issued with a stitched and riveted leather M6 scabbard with a protective steel tip designed to prevent the point from piercing the sheath and injuring the wearer. We've beat this dead horse. The carbine bayonet, now designated the Bayonet, U.S. M4, was added to the Company Table of Organization in June 1944, and the M3 was declared to be a limited standard ordnance item, with supplies to be issued until exhausted. The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife - Named, WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife with Scabbard - Named, WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife with Scabbard, WW2 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife - 1st Pattern - Dated 1943, WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife - 1st Pattern 1943 Dated, WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife - 1st Pattern 1943 Dated, U.S. Navy Model 1917 Boarding Cutlass Scabbard - SOLD -, WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. 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. Snap to scabbard functions great. Awarded many contracts during the period from 1939 to 1945, Kinfolks produced a significant number of knives in several different patterns which helped our men in the field and in the air with a quality tool when needed. All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Handles generally were stacked leathersome with fiber spacers, some without. 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). Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammo crates and food ration tins, a role for which the M3 had not been designed. The M3 was manufactured by a number of U.S. knife and cutlery manufacturers during the war. Starting Price $15. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The blade was made of carbon steel, and was either blued or parkerized. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. I hope it does not go above 1200.00 . The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. 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. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. I've often said the hardest part of the 10 Knifemaking Questions with Naked & Afraids Laura Zerra, Review: 4 Diamond-Coated Knife Sharpeners for Premium Steels, American Knives: Legendary Designs From The Land Of The Free, Antique Switchblades: World War II And Beyond, A Labor of Love: Lorenzi Foundation And Museum, 9-11 Knives: Custom Memorials To The Tragic Day, Knifemaking 101 Read This Before You Make a Knife, 8 Things You May Not Know About Forged in Fire. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. 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! During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. Is there a way to date an old Kinfolks hunting knife? Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. Battlefront Collectibles - Edged Weapons The model 380 was one of the most popular. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. The Kinfolks Cutlery variant is an extremely scare knife and the most difficult to find for sale, particularly in high condition. The M3 had many variations, including added spacers at the guard and pommel end, or piening the tang over to hold the pommel in place as opposed to pinning the pommel onto the tang. Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 945 . The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. These knives became a subject of mass production and distribution in the USA from the late 1800s, and we have newer models made by other quality German and USA brands from the early 1900s too. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. The scabbard throat is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with the manufacturer's initials. . Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. If those are fake he paired them with some nice leather. The smaller Sharks were issued to Navy and Army Air Corps pilots as a bailout knife. How to Date A Kinfolks Knife to A Specific Era - Cuts & Carves According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. You have entered an incorrect email address! DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. [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. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. V-44, Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. According to knife collector, researcher and author Bill Walters, only two of the brass mounted Western V-44 knives are known to exist. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. (ed. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY However, while the specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared to that of the 1219C2 convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production. MARK 2 CAMILLUS, N.Y. . During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname "Gung Ho knife". Grip is real nice with no damage. Made in USA. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. The carbine bayonet, now designated the Bayonet, U.S. M4, was added to the Company Table of Organization in June 1944, and the M3 was declared to be a limited standard ordnance item, with supplies to be issued until exhausted. Leather handle is nice with a few dings. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944. Has a leather handle and scabbard. Knife, Trench, USM3, Kinfolks on Blade, with USM8 Scabbard 1st Type Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. 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. wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife | #3935468261 The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. 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 The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. [4] Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. 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. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. 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I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. 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. 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. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII U.S. Bayonet/Knife for M1 Carbine Kinfolks with M8A1 Scabbard A++ at the best online prices at eBay! Note there is no line of white on the blade. Only purchases on eBay are covered by the eBay purchase protection programs. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. Kinfolks Knives - Etsy Kinfolk WW2 Era Fighting Knife with Kinfolk Leather Sheath Waterman Co.) fighting knife; scarce 7.5-inch blade type, original scabbard, WW2 era Camillus official-issue US Coast Guard 1944 USCG knife, rosewood handles, orig shackle; scarce type. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Overall length is 10 1/8 inches. While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. Blade has been sharpened. Blade shows much greying but no pitting. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. As the thinking goes, the rather stout blade was designed to open various wooden cratesan important part of the quartermasters joband the triple steel pommel was used to nail the crates closed. Marked "Olean. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. The name has been written in the front section. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. WWII, Although the M3 had competed with the USMC KA-BAR for approval by the Army, the M3, unlike the Marine Corps knife, was not a dual-purpose weapon designed both for close combat (fighting knife) and general use (utility knife). The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. Fastening snap functions great. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. ok joo ri instagram. Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. North American Auction Company. Us Wwii Kinfolks Fighting Knife With Original Leather Scabbard Let's see what he says. sac dep spa 115. unable to attach to the process a debug component is not installed. registration. May 6, 2017 in EDGED WEAPONS, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-WWII-1943-Kinfolks-Inc-US-M3-Trench-Fighting-Knife-M8-B-M-Co-Scabbard-/142371694104?hash=item212603a618:g:EY8AAOSwtGlZCnfT, Original blade-dated Kinfolks have pinned pommels, and blued finish. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order. Remaining strap is soft. Couteau de combat lame Kinfolks original de la Seconde Guerre We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. 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Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. Sell a Similar Item. Original example produced by the Scabbard is named, serial numbered and dated, Jan. 30 1944. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. SIZE: BLADE 5" L TERMS: Please Read Carefully. Overall with scabbard measures approxima, Offered for sale is a collection of early fighting knives and bayonets with scabbards. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Scabbard is nice showing some light wear but no damage. We all learned a lot about these knives! 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The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. They were issued with leather scabbards, which had a long leather belt loop and amazingly did not include a handle retaining snap strap except on the scabbards provided with the knives delivered by Western Cutlery. The handle and stacked leather grip arein similar condition, looking well used, but not abused, with a nice color and roundover. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! Blade is nice showing some light grey spots but no pits or rust. ! The Allied Campaign in Italy, 1943-45: A Timeline, Part One My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. 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. The Kinfolks brand was acquired by Robeson Cutlery of Perry, NY, where knives with the Kinfolks name were produced under the direction of another Case cousin, Emmerson Case. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Grips are nice with no damage. Kinfolks Knives - All About Pocket Knives PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. The 4 belt loop is 1 wide and is secure by a pair of brass rivets that have a deeply oxidized patina and some green surface verdigris. This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. 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They are reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. WW2 era RH PAL 36 fighting knife. Case family cousins Dean and Russ Case, along with Tint Champlin started the company in 1925, in Little Valley New York to help provide production support and fixed blade knives to the other two companies. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. WWII CASE US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE & USM8 SHEATH, ALL . 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. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct.