After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. However, the M3's blade design continued in U.S. military service in the form of the U.S. M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. 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. We've beat this dead horse. 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% Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Has some spots left o The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. Made in USA. Avery nice example of an early issueM3 knife from a scarce maker, ready to add to your WWII edged weapon collection! 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. Blade shows much sharpening. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. The top edge was sharpened about a third of the blade length. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. Snap functions great. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. As the U.S. 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 We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. 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. Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will Han. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. 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. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. WhenBLADE writes about lives depending on knives, its not only referring to the user. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. Very sharp!!! Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife By Kinfolks, Inc. With M-8 Scabbard Early Sold See item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads ) Engraved Ammo Box Police Officer Law Enforcement Badge Cop Fireman EMT Flag red line hero husband military Ammunition Survival Valentines EngravedDynamics $55.00 FREE shipping Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Scabbard is named, serial numbered and dated, Jan. 30 1944. Original Kinfolks leather scabbard is in very good overall condition, considering the age. If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. The survival machete has been known by collectors as theV-44 Survival Knifefor many years, but most current researchers feel the name is inaccurate and is not a period term. Blade has not been sharpened. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Estimate $60 - $100. Description 5/8/18 - This is an extremely rare, all original US M3 Fighting knife made by Kinfolks during WW2. 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. Remaining strap is soft. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. The original leather handle is unused. Ontario USA P1 USMC Parachutist, 1995: 8 1/2 overall with a 4 1/8 blade; Ontario USA Navy Mark 1, 1995: 9 overall with a 4 blade, VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath RIGHT HAND, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath LEFT HAND, WW2 (WWII) PAL Woodsman (machete / ax / tool), 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger / with Hanger - World War II German, Vintage AK-47 Bayonet with Scabbard Matching serial #s. Arab two prong tip Sword with original sheath. 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. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. The knife featured stacked leather handles, double-sided steel guards, and flat steel pommels. Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. 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. nice and tight. 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. Note there is no line of white on the blade. M4s were issued to troops for use as a combat knife even though their weapon may not have been able to accommodate a bayonet. 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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. 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. Vietnam Era BOC Bauer US M7 Bayonet with (newer) M10 Scabbard, Vietnam War Era MILPAR M7Bayonet Knife w M8A1 Scabbard. Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. Save Item. Blade shows darkening. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Did you look at the rest of them? 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). However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. 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). These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife ? The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Leather sheath is initialed "W.S." Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. Hope this helps to clarify things. The name has been written in the front section. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. Survival, Sell a Similar Item. 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. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Rare Fighting Knife. Crossguard is marked : U.S.M.C. It was held in place with a steel washer pinned to the tang. Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. 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 scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. 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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. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. Fine, Blade still shiny. Blade has been slightly sharpened. Save my name and email to use for future comments. Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? Ontario MK2 . SKIP. Tip is chipped and shows some light scratches to resharpen it. . The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. 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). 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. Milestone Auctions. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . 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. As soon as the old stock of aluminum parts was depleted Kinfolks had switched to Bakelite guards and pommels on all of their WW2 knives. Closure strap is nice and snap functions great. 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. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. Blade shows much greying but no pitting. WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! Ships from Willoughby, OH, United States. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. with number 2 mould mark within a leather scabbardCondition report: In generally good condition, some light pitting to the blade, a few knocks to the handle. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. Scabbard also shows paint spray. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. The initials "IJ" are scribed into the scabbard. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. SKIP. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. Blade measures 8 inches in length. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Blade edges have not been sharpened. I've often said the hardest part of the 10 Knifemaking Questions with Naked & Afraids Laura Zerra, Review: 4 Diamond-Coated Knife Sharpeners for Premium Steels, American Knives: Legendary Designs From The Land Of The Free, Antique Switchblades: World War II And Beyond, A Labor of Love: Lorenzi Foundation And Museum, 9-11 Knives: Custom Memorials To The Tragic Day, Knifemaking 101 Read This Before You Make a Knife, 8 Things You May Not Know About Forged in Fire. 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. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. These are not empty words. 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. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. . Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. 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 ) For Sale By: Nildraga. The Kinfolks company was an outgrowth of the success of the W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus cutlery companies. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. 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. Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. Sold Out Item # 64276 $185.00 More Info For Sale By: Kennedy Knives Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Scabbard. The knife is constructed. ALSO, WOODEN MALLET WITH METAL END. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. Blade is tight. 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. See Sold Price. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. [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. 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. Overall length is 10 1/8 inches. 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. Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. Marked "Olean. Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. Would you care to respond to these allegations? It was officially known as the G46. Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. Some blades do look to have like finishes. The Western Cutlery knives (known as the W-49 Bowie) are the scarcest of the V-44s, with the Kinfolks produced knives being the next rarest variant. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard, WWII Era USMC KA-BAR Fighting Knife w/ Sheath, Early Fighting Knives & Bayonets w/ Scabbards, WWII US Kinfolks Fighting Bowie Knife USA Army USN Air, WWII German Fighting Combat Boot Knife & Scabbard, WWII USN MK2 FIGHTING KNIFE WITH SCABBARD, WWII U.S. Marine KaBar Fighting Knife w/ Sheath, WWII RH Pal 36 Fighting Knife w/ Leather Sheath, WWII Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife, Scabbard, U.S WWII RH PAL 36 FIGHTING KNIFE WITH SCABBARD, WWII OSS Stiletto Fighting Knife and 'Pancake Flipper' Scabbard. 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. This product is available for international shipping. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. 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. VINTAGE SOUTHERN & RICHARDSON SHEFFIELD WW2 FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER KNIFE KNIVES OLD. Blade is unsharpened. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. The Western Cutlery knives (known as the W-49 Bowie) are the scarcest of the "V-44s", with the Kinfolks produced knives being the next rarest variant. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. This is an M3 fighting knife. It appears to be in very good condition. The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Scabbard is nice with no damage. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944. U.S. with flaming Bomb. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. 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. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Crossguard has been straightened. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. Blade is marked USMC and KA-BAR. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3rdand 4thproduction Collins #18 knife.
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