They have some very nice knives for sale too! While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Persian Gulf Command, WW2 USN (Navy) MK1 Fighting Knife With Original Gray Scabbard USN MKI Mark WWII, VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA STACKED LEATHER FIXED BLADE HUnTING KNIFE, Pair WW2 Vintage Throwing Knifes w Sheath Knife Crafters Philadelphia PA Rare NR, Vintage, Kinfolks Incorporated, Hunting Knife & Hatchet Combo Set, Case, RARE WWII WW2 M3 PAL Fighting Knife US Army USMC M8AI B.M.Co SCABBARD, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 KABAR FIGHTING KNIFE, ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***. Let's see what he says. Skip to main content. Here is a pic of the blade where you can see the white line and here is another picture of the pommel, where you can see the ordnance marking. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. by Wayne Goddard
WW2 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL SHEATH An early WW2 U.S. Army Air Forces knife made by Kinfolks.The combination of plastic guard and aluminum pommel identifies th The name has been written in the front section. VINTAGE SOUTHERN & RICHARDSON SHEFFIELD WW2 FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER KNIFE KNIVES OLD. Scabbard shows some wear but is still nice and supple. Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. The 61/2 inch spear point bladeis invery good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. Could be a fake. Anthony . 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. TheWestern V-44offered here is in aboutFINEcondition. 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. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. The scabbard retains the large majority of its original finish, with only some tiny patches of loss due to surface scuffing, light handling and use. . Nice genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel. [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]. Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. Initially, the M1 Carbine did not accept a bayonet. Although this knife 285163348244 You must be logged in to contact sellers. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. The blade is dated and maker stamped, a variation seldom seen by US M3 collectors. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the hook. Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. 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). 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. Lots of questions! The M3 was manufactured by a number of U.S. knife and cutlery manufacturers during the war. 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. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Era, 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. Leather grip shows some wear but is tight. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. Blade is nice showing some light grey spots but no pits or rust. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve . This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. and "W. Sinnreich". Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; original leather scabbard. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Description 5/8/18 - This is an extremely rare, all original US M3 Fighting knife made by Kinfolks during WW2. Blade is "CASE" marked at Ricasso. 142 No. 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. The leather scabbard shows wear. 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. However, while the specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared to that of the 1219C2 convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production. Save my name and email to use for future comments. Estimate $75 - $150 Nov 18, 2017. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. 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. 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. 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. wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife.Has separation on handle and finger guard but still tight blade has chip sheath is dry thanks for looking from Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Military Blade. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. DESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. Collins and Case produced the majority of the V-44s. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. Leather washer grip is nice with no issues. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. 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. Blade has been sharpened. WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! North American Auction Company. Retaining elastic has snapped. 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. 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 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. Some blades do look to have like finishes. $13,Offered for sale : One six inch Kinfolks fighting knife. See Sold Price. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. 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. 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. 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 ) Blade has been slightly sharpened. Case family cousins Dean and Russ Case, along with Tint Champlin started the company in 1925, in Little Valley New York to help provide production support and fixed blade knives to the other two companies. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> Sell a Similar Item. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. Peened. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. Scarce A.C.C. KINFOLKS USA OLD VINTAGE RARE BONE HANDLE FIXED BLADE KNIFE W/SHEATH. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944. FOR SALE! Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. Marked RH PAL 36 on blade. We've beat this dead horse. One is the Shark. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. 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. . Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. 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. Very sharp!!! Blade shows much greying but no pitting. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. The consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. WWII CASE US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE & USM8 SHEATH, ALL . 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