The leather scabbard shows wear. 1983 Hess Bank Truck (mint) Early 18th Century Pod Type Bit Brace Retired Precious Moments Figurines Lot #110094 October Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks In - International Military Antiques Item: ONSV2915 Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with M6 Leather Scabbard Comments Add to Cart Item Description Original Item: Only One Available. 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. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; original leather scabbard. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. See pics. Original example produced by the According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. WWII, The M4 bayonet was also used on the selective-fire M2 Carbine which was developed post-War. 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. with flaming bomb. It was officially known as the G46. Cross-guard is marked U.S. M4 A.C.C. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. It was held in place with a steel washer pinned to the tang. 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. Avery nice example of an early issueM3 knife from a scarce maker, ready to add to your WWII edged weapon collection! WW2 U.S. Kinfolks V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Original Collins & Co Legitimus 13 Scabbard. 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. Original M3 Kinfolks WW2 Trench Knife - All About Pocket Knives Not trying to misrepresent anything, I'm a fair seller and all my items have a 30 day return policy if buyer is not happy. WhenBLADE writes about lives depending on knives, its not only referring to the user. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). WW2 era RH PAL 36 fighting knife. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. 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. 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Please email again if you have any further questions or photo requests and I'd be happy to accomodate. Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Tip is chipped and shows some light scratches to resharpen it. Shop by category. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, orig leather scabbard Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. WW2 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. Blade measures 8 inches in length. Crossguard is marked : U.S.M.C. The model 380 was one of the most popular. Overlooked Military Surplus -- WWII US Field Gear Thumbnail Display Although this knife 285163348244 Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. The white line referred to, comes about when the knife has a factory edge that was done after the knife was Parkerized. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. (ed. The fiberglass shell is excellent, with excellent paint, and the throat still has most of the original finish. Rare official Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Stiletto Fighting Knife, known as the ‘Pancake Flipper,’ made between 1942-1943 for behind-the-front line members. Estimate $60 - $100. Scabbard is nice with no damage. The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. Persian Gulf Command, 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. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. 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. Blade is marked USMC and KA-BAR. [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. 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. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. Did you look at the rest of them? The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM Very sharp!!! Leather washer grip is nice with no issues. Retaining elastic has snapped. A.F.H. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. Snap functions great. Collins and Case produced the majority of the "V-44s". 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). The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. 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 also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. Kninfolks, Original Item: Only One Available. 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? 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. Grips are nice with no damage. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. See Sold Price 6 bids. Leather handle is great with no issues. Kinfolk Collectible Fixed Blade Knives for sale | eBay It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Blade has been slightly sharpened. I asked the seller about them. The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife.Has separation on handle and finger guard but still tight blade has chip sheath is dry thanks for looking from Displays well. Blade has not been sharpened. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. 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. Overall measures approx 12" long.. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. 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. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Knife, The very first US Army Air Corps survival knife was adopted in 1934 for use in the bail out kit of flyers stationed in tropical climates like Hawaii, Panama and the Pacific Islands. 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. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. As soon as the old stock of aluminum parts was depleted Kinfolks started to use bakelite for guards and pommels on all of their fighting knives. . Scabbard is nice with no damage. SKIP. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Blade measures 5 inches in length. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. Blade with tip. 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). Free shipping for many products! 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. The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated, Early Blade-Marked 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. wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife | #3935468261 In excellent used condition. You must be logged in to contact sellers. I checked out some of their other offerings too. Made in Iraq. Let's see what he says. 6 (June 1943), p. 104. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. M3 trench knife - Wikipedia Handle looks somewhat like the lower end of a femur bone. Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. 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! View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. We've beat this dead horse. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. [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. Blade is maker marked and dated 1943. Fastening snap functions great. Orvet Customs Kinfolks Stag Handle Fixed Blade Kinfolks Stag Handle Fixed Blade No box , Come with Original old Kinfolks Leather Sheath Been Sharpened and Used , But Mostly a Full Blade , Look at. 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! 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. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. . Overall length is 10 1/8 inches. 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. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. [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]. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. Both Sheath and knife have some wear. Ontario MK2 . Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbar Some blades do look to have like finishes. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. As the U.S. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. 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. This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. 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. Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Appearing at the end of WWII, the M-4 Bayonet gave the M-1 carbine a much-needed edge in combat. Blade shows much greying but no pitting. Has a leather handle and scabbard. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! ), 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. The knife is about 9-1/2 / 24 cm overall; fullered blade is about 5 /12.6 cm long; it is very sharp still; the tip is intact. 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. 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. See pics. Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. 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. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. [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. It appears to be in very good condition. HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. 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. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. Made in USA. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5" 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. 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. Condition: As FoundDimensions: L-12".Provenance: From a New York City Estate. Scabbard also shows paint spray. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Here is a pic of the blade where you can see the white line and here is another picture of the pommel, where you can see the ordnance marking. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife is in real nice condition. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 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 theV-44. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. . The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. Anthony . Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. Blade finishes were blued and polished. The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. 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 ! During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname "Gung Ho knife". Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. Camillus Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing use and wear. Collins and Case produced the majority of the V-44s. Give Today. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. 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. My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. Blade has been slightly sharpened. WW2~ Camillus NY. Kinfolks Inc. and World War II by Frank Trzaska - Knife Magazine Camillus, Colonial, Geneva Forge, Pal, Robeson, KA-BAR, Boker and Kinfolks made them. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. Blade shows much darkening. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. N.Y." Nice condition with expected wear from use and age. Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. .
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