2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. Anthony . Scabbard is nice with no damage. As the U.S. VINTAGE KINFOLKS FIGHTING Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5" - $162.64. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version Comments Add to Cart Item Description Original Item: Only One Available. The handle on this Kinfolks includes a plastic guard and pommel with no damage. Snap functions great. Ontario MK2 . The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. Most had blued blades, though some were polished. 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. 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. [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. It's easy! 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 USN (Navy) MK1 Fighting Knife With Original Gray Scabbard USN MKI Mark WWII, VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA STACKED LEATHER FIXED BLADE HUnTING KNIFE, Pair WW2 Vintage Throwing Knifes w Sheath Knife Crafters Philadelphia PA Rare NR, Vintage, Kinfolks Incorporated, Hunting Knife & Hatchet Combo Set, Case, RARE WWII WW2 M3 PAL Fighting Knife US Army USMC M8AI B.M.Co SCABBARD, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 KABAR FIGHTING KNIFE, ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. One is the Shark. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. . Blade is unsharpened.
The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. See Sold Price. This attractive WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, the set is in 100% original as is condition. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. Give Today. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. Starting Price $15. North American Auction Company. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve . Leather sheath is initialed "W.S." In the post-war period Kinfolks returned to their pre-war production of utility, household and hunting knives, but by 1957 were unable to remain in business due to labor disputes. While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. 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. 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. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. The Mark I probably the World War II military knife encountered most in the marketplace. 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. Vietnam Era BOC Bauer US M7 Bayonet with (newer) M10 Scabbard, Vietnam War Era MILPAR M7Bayonet Knife w M8A1 Scabbard. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. Scabbard shows some wear but is still nice and supple. Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. [2][5] Production of the grooved leather handle was later simplified by forming the grip of stacked leather washers that were shaped by turning on a lathe, then polished and lacquered. 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! Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. June 20th through June 24th. The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. Hi, I am selling these knives on ebay, Please contact me if you need to see further pictures before passing judgement and I'll be more than happy to send them. Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. Persian Gulf Command, 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. A.F.H. Overall measures approx 12" long.. Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. The grips are inFINEcondition and are free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. 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. 12/21/20 - This is a fairly scarce US M3 fighting knife made by Kinfolks Inc. Only about 135,000 of these knives were made, being the 5th scarcest m3 manufacturer. Condition: As FoundDimensions: L-12".Provenance: From a New York City Estate. 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Rare Fighting Knife. This Kinfolks Knife includes a blade that is 4 7/8" long with some age dark spots in the fullers. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 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. Original leather scabbard is in good overall condition, considering the age; the keeper is falling apart and it had came off completely but it could be replaced a relatively easy fix. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. U.S. with flaming Bomb. This product is available for international shipping. 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. Blade measures approximately 7" long. Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Scabbard is real nice with no damage. Do your homework gang! As the U.S. 1 In Stock. Sell a Similar Item. [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]. They are not knife people,we are. The original variant had an overall length of around 14 , +/- about with a clip point Bowie style blade that varied between about9 to 9 in length. Save my name and email to use for future comments. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. eBay is committed to your privacy. Gen., U.S. Army, ret.) Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). with flaming bomb. WWII, [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. 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. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. 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. 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. Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. Blade shows darkening. ok joo ri instagram. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. Two excellent Mark 2's stamped "KA-BAR" are synonymous with World War II U.S. military combat knives. The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. They are reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. Sincerely, Lisa. WWII US Fighting Bowie Knife Cattaraugus 225Q USA USMC Army (#394437099572) a***k (69) - Feedback left by buyer a***k (69). WhenBLADE writes about lives depending on knives, its not only referring to the user. Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 945 . by Wayne Goddard
The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. The blade has a 4 false edge, and a pair of very narrow, 3 5/8 long fullers, near the spine on each side of the blade. 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). Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. . Collins and Case produced the majority of the "V-44s". Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. Handle looks somewhat like the lower end of a femur bone. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname "Gung Ho knife". Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing some wear and age. $13,Offered for sale : One six inch Kinfolks fighting knife. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Sheath. Blade shows much sharpening. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right.
Vintage Kinfolks US Marine Fighting Knife With Kinsfolk Sheath USA Made WWII Era trufflepig1 (151) $145.90 Vintage Old US Early KINFOLKS Hunting Knife & Sheath Gift for Him Gift for collector Gift for Hunter JewelryBLACKSWAN (324) $110.00 Vintage Randall knife model 14S vintage JudithsTreasureShop (4) $750.00 Knife ( fixed blade ) I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. 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. 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. SKIP. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. KINFOLKS USA OLD VINTAGE RARE BONE HANDLE FIXED BLADE KNIFE W/SHEATH. Sign up for a new account in our community. Co. Names Vilakis Tony and Irene have been carved at the back of the sheath. Blade has been sharpened. The first two used the horn grip scales, initially secure by brass rivets as noted and the only difference between them was the type of blade stamping identifying the knife and the maker. Release button functions great. 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. Military Blade. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! The blade is unused but does have some carbon spotting. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . Blade is maker marked and dated 1943. Grips are plexiglass and are in nice condition with no cracks or chips. Original Item: Only One Available. While the designation may not be accurate, it has become a collectors term of convenience and I will use it as well, as most knife collectors know exactly what you are talking about when you say V-44. 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 belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). Nice WWII German reproduction knife with scabbard. Blade shows sharpening. 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. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee [4] Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. Its a day to participate in exercises expressive of our recognition of the skill, gallantry, and uncompromising devotion to duty characteristic of the Armed Forces in the carrying out of their missions,as President Harry Truman put it in 1950. ), Last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56, FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger, List of U.S. Army weapons by supply catalog designation, U.S. Fighting Knives of World War II, Chapter VII: M3 Trench Knife, The History of the M4 Bayonet/Fighting Knife, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M3_trench_knife&oldid=1126728724, This page was last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Release mechanism functions as it should. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench 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. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather 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. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. Metal areas to scabbard have been painted black. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." Grips are nice with no damage. Summary; Recently Viewed . Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Scarce knife . During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. Crossguard has been straightened. Camillus Cutlery Co. Blending Metals to Arm Our Fighting Men, Popular Science, Vol. Free shipping for many products! [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. 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 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 great with no issues. The name has been written in the front section. The pommel is stamped with a flaming bomb. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. 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! PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing much wear and age. Cases initial production knife was a copy of the third Collins production variant with Bakelite grips, the barbell shaped brass guard and brass rivets to secure the grips. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. These are not empty words. WW2 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL SHEATH An early WW2 U.S. Army Air Forces knife made by Kinfolks.The combination of plastic guard and aluminum pommel identifies th [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. 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. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the hook. 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). We all learned a lot about these knives! The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. [5] A rawhide thong on the end of the sheath allowed the user to tie the sheathed knife to his leg to prevent it from flapping when running. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. Blade shows much greying but no pitting. The grooves provided better purchase. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. Fine, WW2~ Camillus NY. This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. Free shipping for many products! During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. Fastening snap functions great. After U.S. Army ordnance 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. Beginning in June 1944, the front band included a bayonet lug. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang.