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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. Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. 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. WW2 era RH PAL 36 fighting knife. 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 theV-44. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. The blade-dated RCC has the pommel staked wrong. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. Comes its original USM8 bakelite scabbard, 1st type, manufactured by B.M. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. This Kinfolks Knife includes a blade that is 4 7/8" long with some age dark spots in the fullers. 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. See Sold Price 6 bids. Both Sheath and knife have some wear. Crossguard has been straightened. by Wayne Goddard After U.S. Army ordnance 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. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. [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. 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 blade is dated and maker stamped, a variation seldom seen by US M3 collectors. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. 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 Blade has not been sharpened. V-44, Grip is real nice with no damage. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname "Gung Ho knife". They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. Scabbard is nice with no damage. 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. 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***. 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. Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. Crossguard is marked : U.S.M.C. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Appearing at the end of WWII, the M-4 Bayonet gave the M-1 carbine a much-needed edge in combat. There is no scabbard. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944. May 6, 2017 in EDGED WEAPONS, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-WWII-1943-Kinfolks-Inc-US-M3-Trench-Fighting-Knife-M8-B-M-Co-Scabbard-/142371694104?hash=item212603a618:g:EY8AAOSwtGlZCnfT, Original blade-dated Kinfolks have pinned pommels, and blued finish. 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. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. The M3 was initially issued with a stitched and riveted leather M6 scabbard with a protective steel tip designed to prevent the point from piercing the sheath and injuring the wearer. 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). Nice WWII German reproduction knife with scabbard. 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. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. Crossguard has been straightened. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. 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. 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. Learn more about our privacy notice and user agreement. The original knife was the, The survival machete has been known by collectors as the, The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Blade with tip. 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. Camillus N.Y. . Estimate $60 - $100. Free shipping for many products! Great homogeneous set. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Sheath. Just a real nice unique quality made knife. Guards were double steel, the very rare brass or plastic like the pommels. 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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. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. 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. Leather rings make up the handle. 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. Fine, These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. 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. Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly? View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. Made in USA. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. . Later M8A1 scabbards were manufactured with a modified extended tab on the web hanger to provide more clearance for the M5 bayonet which rubbed against the wider bayonet handle. As the U.S. 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. 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. Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. Les meilleures offres pour Couteau de combat lame Kinfolks original de la Seconde Guerre mondiale avec fourreau en cuir Kinfolks sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Nevertheless the final M3 production run did not take place until August 1944, by which time 2,590,247 M3 trench knives had been produced. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. 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. Pommel cap is undamaged. 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 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. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing some wear and age. Blade edges have not been sharpened. 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]. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII U.S. Bayonet/Knife for M1 Carbine Kinfolks with M8A1 Scabbard A++ at the best online prices at eBay! The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. As soon as the old stock of aluminum parts was depleted Kinfolks started to use bakelite for guards and pommels on all of their fighting knives. Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. 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. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Length: 31cm. 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). Fastening snap functions great. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. Blade is unsharpened. The initials "IJ" are scribed into the scabbard. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. In excellent used condition. Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. 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. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. [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. Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. 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. Blade shows darkening. If those are fake he paired them with some nice leather. Leather scabbard is also in nice condition and snap functions nicely. These are not empty words. During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. Somers, R.H. (Brig. 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 The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. 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. 142 No. Sign up for a new account in our community. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. The M4 bayonet was an adaptation of the M3 combat knife for use on the M1 Carbine. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. This product is available for international shipping. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. DESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The prototype for what became the M3 was evaluated in December 1942 by the civilian board of directors of the Smaller War Plants Corporation Board (SWPC)[13] against another competing design, the US Marine Corps' KA-BAR fighting utility knife. 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. Let's see what he says. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. | Privacy. Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. The consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Shop by category. Union Cutlery Co. made approximately 1 million USMC-stamped KA-BAR knives for distribution in the South Pacific. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3rdand 4thproduction Collins #18 knife. Blade is marked USMC and KA-BAR. The Kinfolks Cutlery variant is an extremely scare knife and the most difficult to find for sale, particularly in high condition. sac dep spa 115. unable to attach to the process a debug component is not installed. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Free shipping for many products! This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Marked RH PAL 36 on blade. Overall with scabbard measures approxima, Offered for sale is a collection of early fighting knives and bayonets with scabbards. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This M1 Garand Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. The buyer might be pissed! International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. 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 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. Milestone Auctions. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." You have entered an incorrect email address! VINTAGE KINFOLKS FIGHTING Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5" - $162.64. Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. 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. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. SKIP. Blade is nice showing some light grey spots but no pits or rust. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. (ed. registration. SKIP. Scabbard shows some wear but is still nice and supple. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing much wear and age. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . 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The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. ok joo ri instagram. World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. These are not empty words. Beginning in June 1944, the front band included a bayonet lug. 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. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. Leather grip shows some wear but is tight. Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. 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. Waterman Co.) fighting knife; scarce 7.5-inch blade type, original scabbard, WW2 era Camillus official-issue US Coast Guard 1944 USCG knife, rosewood handles, orig shackle; scarce type. Starting Price $15. Sold Out Item # 64276 $185.00 More Info For Sale By: Kennedy Knives Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. 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 blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. Not trying to misrepresent anything, I'm a fair seller and all my items have a 30 day return policy if buyer is not happy. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Skip to main content. The knife is constructed. 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. WW-2 USM3 Trench Fighting Knife 1943 w/M8 Scabbard, IMPERIAL Condition: Used Ended: Jan 13, 2023, 07:49:59 PM EST Price: US $334.00 (approx C $445.26) View original item Sell one like this We found something similar Hover to zoom Have one to sell? 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. WWII CASE US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE & USM8 SHEATH, ALL . We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. 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. Tip is chipped and shows some light scratches to resharpen it. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Did you look at the rest of them? It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. 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. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers. Blade has been sharpened. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. As the U.S. [4] Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. It appears to be in very good condition. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! Some blades do look to have like finishes. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn.

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