The fiberglass shell is excellent, with excellent paint, and the throat still has most of the original finish. I asked the seller about them. As the U.S. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. ! Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands. Scabbard also shows paint spray. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. 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). Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. Description 5/8/18 - This is an extremely rare, all original US M3 Fighting knife made by Kinfolks during WW2. 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. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. Overall measures approx 12" long.. TOP RATED. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. Length: 31cm. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 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. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Blade measures approximately 7" long. 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. [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. 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. The grip, guard and blade are all tightly secured to each other and there is absolutely no movement or wobble in any of the components. 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You are bidding on a preowned Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife. North American Auction Company. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. nice and tight. OLD VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA HUNTING KNIFE OR WW2 MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SHEATH $225.00 Free shipping or Best Offer Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade $199.99 $6.45 shipping Rare Vintage Kinfolk Flame Edge Super Hunter Knife 568 TC Stag W/ Sheath Nice $249.99 $9.99 shipping Blade shows darkening. Camillus N.Y. . SKIP. Guards were double steel, the very rare brass or plastic like the pommels. Manufacturers known to have made the M3 under wartime contract include the Aerial Cutlery Co., W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., Imperial Knife Co., PAL Cutlery Co., Camillus Cutlery Co., Robeson (ShurEdge) Cutlery Co., Kinfolks Inc., Utica Cutlery Co., and H. Boker & Co. 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 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 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. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. Ontario MK2 . ), 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. Sincerely, Lisa. Rare, Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. The M4 bayonet was an adaptation of the M3 combat knife for use on the M1 Carbine. 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% IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Snap to scabbard functions great. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the hook. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. WhenBLADE writes about lives depending on knives, its not only referring to the user. 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. 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. The grips are retained by three lead rivets that show some minor oxidation and discoloration. Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. In all fairness to the seller, they may not know about all these little indicators concerning legit, or rebuilt M3s, and did step up to the plate. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. The third and fourth versions replaced the horn grip with Bakelite, initially secured with brass rivets and with the final variant secured with steel rivets. For Sale By: Nildraga. Summary; Recently Viewed . The early M8 scabbard only had a belt loop to fit over a pistol or trouser belt, and lacked the wire hook that earlier bayonet scabbards had for attaching to the M1910 series of load carrying equipment. 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. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. Hardly noticeable. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Would you care to respond to these allegations? It appears to be in very good condition. We all learned a lot about these knives! Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. As with any military knife, be careful not to fall victim to the opinions of so-called experts, especially when they attribute particular knives to units like the Devils Brigade, Commandos, OSS, Underwater Demolition Team, etc. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. [4] Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. Crossguard has been straightened. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. 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. The name has been written in the front section. M4s were issued to troops for use as a combat knife even though their weapon may not have been able to accommodate a bayonet. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. Cross-guard is marked U.S. M4 A.C.C. 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WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; original leather scabbard. Some blades do look to have like finishes. Persian Gulf Command, Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. 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. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. by Wayne Goddard 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 M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. About Me The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear. Leather handle is great with no issues. You have entered an incorrect email address! The white line referred to, comes about when the knife has a factory edge that was done after the knife was Parkerized. Scabbard is named, serial numbered and dated, Jan. 30 1944. 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. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. They are not knife people,we are. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. The metal shows some light toning and scattered areas of age discoloration as well, but it completely free of any real pitting. However, it was particularly designed for use by elite or 'shock' forces in need of a close-combat knife such as airborne troops and Army Rangers, and these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! A.F.H. Activities such as clearing foliage, chopping branches for cover, opening ammunition crates, etc. 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. Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. Blade edges have not been sharpened. N.Y." Nice condition with expected wear from use and age. 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. 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. Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Kninfolks, 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 canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. Original Kinfolks leather scabbard is in very good overall condition, considering the age. The model 380 was one of the most popular. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. 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The Collins made variant was initially produced with horn grip scales that were secured by brass rivets and had a brass cross guard with lobe shaped finials at the end that almost resembled a bar bell. Sell a Similar Item. 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. WWII, Outstanding World War II U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated in Early Blade-Marked Configuration, with M6 Sheath Auction Date: August 28, 2022 Estimated Price: $ 1,600 - $ 2,500 Price Realized: Outstanding World War II U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated in Early Blade-Marked Configuration, with M6 Sheath Manufacturer: None Model: None Save Item. 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. Blade measures 5 inches in length. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets.