ww2 kinfolks fighting knife

Release mechanism functions as it should. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. 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. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. Closure strap is nice and snap functions great. . Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the hook. 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). Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. 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 grips are retained by three lead rivets that show some minor oxidation and discoloration. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. The M3 trench knife was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. 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. July 18 With the fighting in Sicily still raging, General Dwight D. Eisenhower wins support from the Combined Chiefs of Staff for Winston Churchill's idea of a landing in mainland Italy. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. 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. It appears to be in very good 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. Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Blade edges have not been sharpened. The M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. 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. [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]. Length: 31cm. I checked out some of their other offerings too. US WWII OSS STILETTO Pancake Flipper Sheath -CIA/WW2 Dagger/Knife Collection. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Initially, the M1 Carbine did not accept a bayonet. [2] While specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared with that of the KA-BAR convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production.[2][5]. Blade shows much sharpening. Somers, R.H. (Brig. Nice genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Overall length is 10 1/8 inches. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. Blade is maker marked and dated 1943. (ed. 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. Scarce A.C.C. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. Beginning in June 1944, the front band included a bayonet lug. This would be a great addition to any advanced collection of US military knives, and you will certainly be very proud to display this fine example of a very rare WWII era knife. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. 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. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. I asked the seller about them. It's easy! FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Blade is "CASE" marked at Ricasso. Manufactured by the Imperial company. The grooves provided better purchase. The knife featured stacked leather handles, double-sided steel guards, and flat steel pommels. 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). Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. 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! M3 trench knife kydex sheath trucar coche sin carnet stranded knitting patterns. Snap functions great. WW2~ Camillus NY. Vietnam Era BOC Bauer US M7 Bayonet with (newer) M10 Scabbard, Vietnam War Era MILPAR M7Bayonet Knife w M8A1 Scabbard. The name has been written in the front section. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. Made in USA. [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. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. WhenBLADE writes about lives depending on knives, its not only referring to the user. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. with flaming bomb. Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. One very positive note, is the knives were not posted as a "starting bid of ", some very high dollar value. 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. Marked RH PAL 36 on blade. Blade has been slightly sharpened. Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. Very sharp!!! Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. 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. 6 (June 1943), p. 104. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH. Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. 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. Scabbard appears to be original. Blade is tight. After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. 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. 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. Military Blade. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife ? If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. 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. Milestone Auctions. Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. 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. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. We purchased this collection a few years ago. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. 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. Camillus N.Y. . These are not empty words. WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers. 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. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. Estimate $75 - $150 Nov 18, 2017. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. The consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. VINTAGE SOUTHERN & RICHARDSON SHEFFIELD WW2 FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER KNIFE KNIVES OLD. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. Some military knivesnot just the 225Qwere stamped very lightly, while others were deeply stamped. About Me The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. I hope it does not go above 1200.00 . 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. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. June 20th through June 24th. The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. Marked "Olean. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. 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 pommel is stamped with a flaming bomb. 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Leather grip shows wear but is tight. 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. Camillus Cutlery Co. Blending Metals to Arm Our Fighting Men, Popular Science, Vol. TheWestern V-44offered here is in aboutFINEcondition. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. 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. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. 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Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work just as well; please take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. Original example produced by the The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . 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The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. Era, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY M4s were issued to troops for use as a combat knife even though their weapon may not have been able to accommodate a bayonet. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. Scabbard is nice with no damage. Ships from Willoughby, OH, United States. The buyer might be pissed! Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. BLADE is doing its part by taking a look back at the knives that accompanied those in uniform during World War II. 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. 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]. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Sep 10, 2016. Do your homework gang! Crossguard has been straightened. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Blade shows sharpening.