kinfolks knife for sale | eBay Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. 6 (June 1943), p. 104. The fiberglass shell is excellent, with excellent paint, and the throat still has most of the original finish. SKIP. Sn 20444:1 - 20444:1 An excellent WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife and scabbard made by Kinfolks Incorporated, Williamsburg, VA part of the Case family business (see page 67 of Fred Stephens book, 'Fighting Knives . Release mechanism functions as it should. Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. With - Etsy This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. US Military Fighting Knives International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. Activities such as clearing foliage, chopping branches for cover, opening ammunition crates, etc. U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated, Early Blade-Marked Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Scabbard is nice with no damage. 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. Battlefront Collectibles - Edged Weapons PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. The knife is constructed. [12][2] The steel crossguard had an angular bend at one end to facilitate a thumb rest. My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. WWII CASE US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE & USM8 SHEATH, ALL . Rare WWII guard Mk USM3 KI Kinfolks paratrooper knife | eBay The sharp steel blade me. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. The most commonly encountered version of the rare Western V-44 used steel rivets to secure the Bakelite grips and had a narrow, oval shaped flat steel crossguard, rather than the brass barbell shaped guard. 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. Save my name and email to use for future comments. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing 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. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. The model 380 was one of the most popular. 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. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. Just to be clear I have no interest in this listing. 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). 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. US M3 Fighting Knife - Kinfolks | Legacy Collectibles SIZE: BLADE 5" L TERMS: Please Read Carefully. with flaming bomb. The improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WWII added the wire hook. [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. The man who collected them has passed away, but I have no doubt that these knives are, indeed, as good as they appear. Military Fighting Knives Price Guide - MilitaryItems.com Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. 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. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. Kinfolks Knives - Etsy There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. Displays well. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. Photos: World War II Fixed Blade Knives - BLADE - Home - BLADE Magazine The M4 bayonet was also used on the selective-fire M2 Carbine which was developed post-War. FOR SALE! The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. North American Auction Company. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. 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. Military Blade. The consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. 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. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5" Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Nice WWII German reproduction knife with scabbard. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Grips are nice with no damage. Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. Scabbard is nice with no damage. . Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. Condition: As FoundDimensions: L-12".Provenance: From a New York City Estate. [10][11] In August of 1944, the M3 fighting knife evolved into the M4 bayonet for the M1 carbine with the addition of a bayonet ring to the hilt and a locking mechanism in the pommel. These are not empty words. Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. 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. 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 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. Avery nice example of an early issueM3 knife from a scarce maker, ready to add to your WWII edged weapon collection! The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Sheath. The pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. The grooves provided better purchase. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. You must be logged in to contact sellers. Couteau de combat lame Kinfolks original de la Seconde Guerre I asked the seller about them. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. Somers, R.H. (Brig. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." Comes its original USM8 bakelite scabbard, 1st type, manufactured by B.M. Learn more about account protection. The Kinfolks Cutlery variant is an extremely scare knife and the most difficult to find for sale, particularly in high condition. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. 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. Leather rings make up the handle. For Sale By: Nildraga. . Sign up for a new account in our community. The blade is unused but does have some carbon spotting. 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. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. The leather scabbard shows wear. Leather handle is nice with a few dings. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. . Survival, Gen., U.S. Army, ret.) Vintage WW2 WWII Kinfolks 6" blade fighting / combat knife 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. It appears to be in very good condition. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. 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. 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. We've beat this dead horse. BLADE is doing its part by taking a look back at the knives that accompanied those in uniform during World War II. Please see our. Scabbard is marked with the Flaming Bomb and U.S. . Snap functions great. WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, 5-inch blade, original leather scabbard Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. [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. 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 . Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". 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]. This is an M3 fighting knife. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. Made in Iraq. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. 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. Designed for rapid production using a minimum of strategic metals and machine processes, the M3 trench knife used a relatively narrow 6.75-inch bayonet-style spear-point blade with a sharpened 3.5-inch secondary edge. Let's see what he says. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Blade measures 5 inches in length. by Wayne Goddard It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. This is afine condition WWII period Mark 3 U.S. fighting knife, made by the very scarce maker, Kinfolks, Inc., and contained in an original M8 Scabbard. Blade has not been sharpened. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. Blade shows much greying but no pitting. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. registration. It does not have any major issues or damage. WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers. These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. Crossguard has been straightened. Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will Han. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. Give Today. Blade still shiny. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. Blade is marked USMC and KA-BAR. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. 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. 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! 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. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. By nice and tight. We all learned a lot about these knives! Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. You have entered an incorrect email address! The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve . We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. 142 No. World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. 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. The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. Could be a fake. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . This cut is only on one side and can be seen in last photo. These are not empty words. In the United States, World War II mobilized a workforce that had never been seen before. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Scabbard. 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. Manufactured by the Imperial company. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. The lot features four knives, a Rocca Carcano Italian bayonet, Kukri Nepalese Machete & skinner, and a believed t, WWII US Kinfolks Fighting Bowie Knife USA Army USN Air Corps 9 3/4" Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or pic. The M4 bayonet was an adaptation of the M3 combat knife for use on the M1 Carbine. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. Learn more about our privacy notice and user agreement. Cross-guard is marked U.S. M4 A.C.C. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Skip to main content. Scabbard also shows paint spray. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct. Union Cutlery Co. made approximately 1 million USMC-stamped KA-BAR knives for distribution in the South Pacific. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. Overall with scabbard measures approxima, Offered for sale is a collection of early fighting knives and bayonets with scabbards. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. The Allied Campaign in Italy, 1943-45: A Timeline, Part One

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