Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. 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. Co Scabbard Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US Current Bid: $235.50 Auction ends May 11, 2017 13:59 PDT Bids: 7 Place bid Get to know the seller absoluteestates Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States Member since: Sep 27, 2000 Positive Feedback: 100% View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. 1 In Stock. Blade shows much darkening. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. 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. 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). This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. Military Blade. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. The 61/2 inch spear point bladeis invery good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. The tip of the scabbard shows the most wear, with some minor creasing at the scabbard tip. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. 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! 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. TOP RATED. The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Fastening straps are present and snap functions great. 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 U.S.M.C. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. This is a fine condition WWII period Mark 3 U.S. fighting knife, made by the very scarce maker, Kinfolks, Inc., and contained in an original M8 Scabbard. . 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. WWII US Fighting Bowie Knife Cattaraugus 225Q USA USMC Army (#394437099572) a***k (69) - Feedback left by buyer a***k (69). You must be logged in to contact sellers. V-44, All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. 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. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. ALSO, WOODEN MALLET WITH METAL END. 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. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. A.F.H. [2] While specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared with that of the KA-BAR convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production.[2][5]. Has some spots left o These are not empty words. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. ! The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. WWII Steel Canteen and Cup Set 1945 GP&F WWII US Army Canteen Cup & Cover Set 1942 WWII US Army Canteen Cup & Cover Set 1944 WWII Musette Bag Rubberized 1943 Mint WWII Aluminum Canteen Cup 1942 WWII Aluminum Canteen Cup 1942 WWII Canteen & Cup Set 1945 WWII Canteen Set with Cup & Cover WWII Canteen Set with Cup & Cover Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. Initially, the M1 Carbine did not accept a bayonet. 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. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly? The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. Skip to main content. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. FOR SALE! World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. If those are fake he paired them with some nice leather. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. What It should look like on a proper dated Kinfolks Last comment I'll make, the RCC being sold has a 7groove handle, never saw one before, and the PAL blade-dated was he one with what looks like the square cut out like an M4, but filled in. Collins and Case produced the majority of the V-44s. Crossguard has been straightened. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. 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 Camillus Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing use and wear. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. . Would you care to respond to these allegations? Collins and Case produced the majority of the "V-44s". [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. Estimate $75 - $150 Nov 18, 2017. Camillus Cutlery Co. Blending Metals to Arm Our Fighting Men, Popular Science, Vol. Overall measures approx 12" long.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. 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. MARK 2 CAMILLUS, N.Y. . This is an M3 fighting knife. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. [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. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. The scabbard retains the large majority of its original finish, with only some tiny patches of loss due to surface scuffing, light handling and use. Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Release mechanism functions as it should. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. About Me Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. My only intent was to have a determination regarding the authenticity as a WW2 Blade dated Kinfolks M3, with the goal of further education for the collector community here. The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. Description 5/8/18 - This is an extremely rare, all original US M3 Fighting knife made by Kinfolks during WW2. Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. Shop by category. 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 consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. The scabbard throat is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with the manufacturer's initials. Somers, R.H. (Brig. The knife is constructed. Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. nice and tight. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Blade measures 8 inches in length. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. 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 pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. 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 ) Give Today. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Displays well. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. 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). Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. 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. 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. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. This Kinfolks includes a blade that is 6" long and has the Kinfolks mark at the ricasso. Blade shows much greying but no pitting. Blade edges have not been sharpened. The smaller Sharks were issued to Navy and Army Air Corps pilots as a bailout knife. Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. Though the M3 had competed with the USMC 1219C2 for approval by the Army, the M3, unlike the Marine Corps knife, was not a dual-purpose weapon designed for both close combat (fighting knife) and general use (utility knife). After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Some military knivesnot just the 225Qwere stamped very lightly, while others were deeply stamped. WW-2 USM3 Trench Fighting Knife 1943 w/M8 Scabbard, IMPERIAL Condition: Used Ended: Jan 13, 2023, 07:49:59 PM EST Price: US $334.00 (approx C $445.26) View original item Sell one like this We found something similar Hover to zoom Have one to sell? 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. [4] Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. 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. As issued during WWII. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Kinfolk WW2 Era fighting knife with Kinfolk leather scabbard in good condition, Plus $ 26 Shipping & Insurance to lower 48 States, if buying a gun buyer has to supply a copy of FFL dealer license to ship the gun to, 3 day inspection period, buyer is responsible for shipping cost both ways, Money Order or Certified Check, you are responsible to make sure item is legal in your area, 985 991-0138 . According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. 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. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. sac dep spa 115. unable to attach to the process a debug component is not installed. ok joo ri instagram. 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. Great homogeneous set. [3][4], 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. 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). Original Item: Only One Available. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. Blade with tip. Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. Sincerely, Lisa. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. Estimate $60 - $100. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. The blade-dated RCC has the pommel staked wrong. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. Leather rings make up the handle. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. I checked out some of their other offerings too. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH. Retaining elastic has snapped. Tags: Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. [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. Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. Just to be clear I have no interest in this listing. Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. Scabbard is nice with no damage. This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. They are not knife people,we are. Of the2,590,240 ordered by the U.S. Government, Kinfolks producedonly 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. 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. [4] Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammunition crates and food ration tins, a rle for which the M3 had not been designed. It appears to be in very good condition. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. The man who collected them has passed away, but I have no doubt that these knives are, indeed, as good as they appear. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. $240.00. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; original leather scabbard. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! 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. My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. CIRCA: Early - Mid 20th, WWII USMC Unites States Marine Corps Fighting Knife Ka-Bar Early This Particular Knife has been featured in the Michael W. Silvey Book Knives of the United States Military World War II Blade Stamped U, LEATHER SCABBARD. The original leather handle is unused. 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 scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. As the U.S. [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". The handle on this Kinfolks includes a plastic guard and pommel with no damage. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. I hope it does not go above 1200.00 .