SKIP. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. Kninfolks, PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. Has some spots left o 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 Blade finishes were blued and polished. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. Co. Names Vilakis Tony and Irene have been carved at the back of the sheath. This is an early production type with a solid aluminum pommel and fullered 5-inch blade, original pattern-embossed leather scabbard is included. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version Comments Add to Cart Item Description Original Item: Only One Available. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee See pics. Save my name and email to use for future comments. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3, The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in about, Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II era, World Wars - Military (Other than edged weapons), Rare & Fine Kninfolks V-44 WWII Era Survival Knife, Exceptional National Armory Brown Springfield Model 1822 (1816 Type II) Flintlock Musket, Extremely Scarce and Fine Suhl 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Christian Funk, Rare Percussion Sharps Carbine and Rifle Combination Tool. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. Although this knife 285163348244 Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. 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. It appears to be in very good condition. This product is available for international shipping. Scarce knife . Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. This attractive WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, the set is in 100% original as is condition. Two Cattaraugus WWII US Commando Knives 225Q Fighting Knife with Sheaths Military Issue to US Special Forces Only around 1942 10.5" L Blade 6.15" L Condition Consistent with Age in Overall Good Condit. One very positive note, is the knives were not posted as a "starting bid of ", some very high dollar value. 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. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This M1 Garand Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. 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. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. 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. 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. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. . Blade has been sharpened. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. The handle and stacked leather grip arein similar condition, looking well used, but not abused, with a nice color and roundover. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. Grips are nice with no damage. Fastening straps are present and snap functions great. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The blade was made of carbon steel, and was either blued or parkerized. . 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. Remaining strap is soft. Grips are plexiglass and are in nice condition with no cracks or chips. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. Scabbard appears to be original. Pommel cap is undamaged. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. Appearing at the end of WWII, the M-4 Bayonet gave the M-1 carbine a much-needed edge in combat. Blade has been slightly sharpened. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. 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. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. By This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. Blade has not been sharpened. The first two used the horn grip scales, initially secure by brass rivets as noted and the only difference between them was the type of blade stamping identifying the knife and the maker. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. 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. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. Made in USA. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. 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. WWII, ! Total length with handle is 12 3/8 inch. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! Survival, Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. Leather grip shows some wear but is tight. Blade is maker marked and dated 1943. Ontario MK2 . Blade is "CASE" marked at Ricasso. ! The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. Closure strap is nice and snap functions great. (ed. Scabbard is nice with no damage. This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. 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! 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. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve . The pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. 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). Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. [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. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. Initially, the M1 Carbine did not accept a bayonet. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Original Item: Only One Available. sac dep spa 115. unable to attach to the process a debug component is not installed. These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. The model 380 was one of the most popular. Military Blade. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. 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. 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. The knife featured stacked leather handles, double-sided steel guards, and flat steel pommels. Manufacturers known to have made the M3 under wartime contract include the Aerial Cutlery Co., W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., Imperial Knife Co., PAL Cutlery Co., Camillus Cutlery Co., Robeson (ShurEdge) Cutlery Co., Kinfolks Inc., Utica Cutlery Co., and H. Boker & Co. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. Metal areas to scabbard have been painted black. Grip is real nice with no damage. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). [4] 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. Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. Save Item. SKIP. 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. They have some very nice knives for sale too! Shop by category. My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. 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. In the United States, World War II mobilized a workforce that had never been seen before. 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. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. 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. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. It does not have any major issues or damage. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. We all learned a lot about these knives! They are reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. [5] U.S. paratroopers frequently wore an M3 and sheath tied to a boot for emergency use in cutting parachute lines or close-quarters defense. nice and tight. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. 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 ) The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Scabbard. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. 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! 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. 1 In Stock. During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. The grooves provided better purchase. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". It appears to be in very good condition. 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. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. registration. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife is in real nice condition. According to Frank Trzaska, a military knife historian, the decision to design the M3 rather than continuing to produce the Mark 2 was based on a U.S. steel shortage. 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. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. Estimate $60 - $100. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. Hope this helps to clarify things. There is no scabbard. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. marked M4. Leather rings make up the handle. The pommel is stamped with a flaming bomb. SKIP. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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). Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. 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. 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. | Privacy. Blade is unsharpened. The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. [3][4], 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. They are not knife people,we are. Snap to scabbard functions great. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. 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. Blade has been slightly sharpened. Overall measures approx 12" long.. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3rdand 4thproduction Collins #18 knife. 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. Only purchases on eBay are covered by the eBay purchase protection programs. 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). Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. 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. MARK 2 CAMILLUS, N.Y. . Hi, I am selling these knives on ebay, Please contact me if you need to see further pictures before passing judgement and I'll be more than happy to send them.
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