This Kinfolks includes a blade that is 6" long and has the Kinfolks mark at the ricasso. It's easy! 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. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing much wear and age. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. Remaining strap is soft. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. Blade is nice showing some light grey spots but no pits or rust. 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. 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. 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. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. Of the2,590,240 ordered by the U.S. Government, Kinfolks producedonly 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. 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. Sold Out Item # 64276 $185.00 More Info For Sale By: Kennedy Knives Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath 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. 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. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. 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. All parts of knife are solid. Persian Gulf Command, The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. 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. ! 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. Would you care to respond to these allegations? Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. They are not knife people,we are. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! Appearing at the end of WWII, the M-4 Bayonet gave the M-1 carbine a much-needed edge in combat. WWII WW2 USN USMC KINFOLKS 6 INCH FIGHTING KNIFE EXCELLENT CONDITION $325.00 Seller: vpt60 (1,008) 100% or Best Offer +$16.00 shipping Sponsored WWII US M1 CARBINE BAYONET FIGHTING KNIFE KINFOLKS USM4 w/ M8A1 Scabbard Pre-Owned $195.00 Seller: archeologycity (8,807) 99.3% Buy It Now +$11.75 shipping Free returns Sponsored The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. V-44, Scarce type in great condition, considering the 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. Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Leather grip shows some wear but is tight. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. One very positive note, is the knives were not posted as a "starting bid of ", some very high dollar value. The knife featured stacked leather handles, double-sided steel guards, and flat steel pommels. Sheath WWII Vintage Fixe Rare Original WWII Period Kinfolks Bowie Style 6" Fighting/Hunting Knife More Items From eBay 2X 500 DICE POKER CHIPS 11.5g ALUM CASE CASINO 1000pcs. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. The buyer might be pissed! These are not empty words. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. Manufactured by the Imperial company. Scabbard is named, serial numbered and dated, Jan. 30 1944. Leather V42 type scabbard is nice and solid. 6 (June 1943), p. 104. 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). Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. Blade measures 5 inches in length. 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. 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. 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 Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Length: 31cm. [12][2] The steel crossguard had an angular bend at one end to facilitate a thumb rest. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. 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. [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 reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. 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). Rare, Blade shows much sharpening. Some blades do look to have like finishes. . Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. 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. 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 Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. 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). Shop by category. ), 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 sharp steel blade me. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. June 20th through June 24th. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. Blade finishes were blued and polished. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Blade is unsharpened. Comes its original USM8 bakelite scabbard, 1st type, manufactured by B.M. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This U.S. Navy Model 1917 Boarding Cutlass Scabbard is in nice condition showing some age and wear. The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. You have entered an incorrect email address! Sincerely, Lisa. [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. nice and tight. 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. Save my name and email to use for future comments. More Info . Closure strap is nice and snap functions great. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. and "W. Sinnreich". by Wayne Goddard The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. Collins and Case produced the majority of the "V-44s". Era, Blade still shiny. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. Original example produced by the Cross-guard is marked U.S. M4 A.C.C. Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. WWII, After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. 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. | Privacy. 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. 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. This Kinfolks Knife includes a blade that is 4 7/8" long with some age dark spots in the fullers. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. $240.00. The grooves provided better purchase. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. Initially, the M1 Carbine did not accept a bayonet. Did you look at the rest of them? International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. They have some very nice knives for sale too! Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. Leather washer grip is nice with no issues. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. or tool use. 1 In Stock. Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. SKIP. 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. Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. 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. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Blade is maker marked and dated 1943. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order. Blade has been sharpened. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. 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. Both Sheath and knife have some wear. 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. 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. The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Blade is marked Kinfolks at the ricasso as pictured. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. 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. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . The final M3 production run did not take place until August 1944, by which time 2,590,247 M3 trench knives had been produced.[2]. 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. I would guess that those people are the same ones that are emailing me asking for Buy It Now prices and making me offers, lol. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. Overall length is 10 1/8 inches. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. 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. 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.