Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, WW2 Vintage Kinfolks Military Fixed Blade Combat Fighting Utility Knife, OLD VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA HUNTING KNIFE OR WW2 MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SHEATH, WW2 Kinfolks USA Mk 1 Commando Combat Bowie Knife, KINFOLKS M3 Trench Knife -US WW2 -Blade-marked/WWII -PERFECT BLADE -BLUED -#73, Original WW2 Kinfolks 6 Blade Fighting Knife, WW2 US Kinfolks Fighting Knife Leather Scabbard, KINFOLKS 6 Inch WWII WW2 Fighting Knife W/Original Sheath *Very Rare*Made In USA, WWII WW2 AAC ARMY AIR CORPS KINFOLKS FIGHTING KNIFE, WWII WW2 USN USMC KINFOLKS 6 INCH FIGHTING KNIFE EXCELLENT CONDITION, WWII US M1 CARBINE BAYONET FIGHTING KNIFE KINFOLKS USM4 w/ M8A1 Scabbard, RARE VINTAGE Case WW2 Fighting Survival Knife Blade Kinfolks Sheath, WW2 CASE V42 STILETTO -Identified to US CAPTAIN S.W. Scabbard shows some wear but is still nice and supple. OLD VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA HUNTING KNIFE OR WW2 MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SHEATH $225.00 Free shipping or Best Offer Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade $199.99 $6.45 shipping Rare Vintage Kinfolk Flame Edge Super Hunter Knife 568 TC Stag W/ Sheath Nice $249.99 $9.99 shipping The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Guards were double steel, the very rare brass or plastic like the pommels. The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. 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. Avery nice example of an early issueM3 knife from a scarce maker, ready to add to your WWII edged weapon collection! The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. These are not empty words. Hardly noticeable. The blade-dated RCC has the pommel staked wrong. Kinfolk Collectible Fixed Blade Knives for sale | eBay Note there is no line of white on the blade. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. The knife featured stacked leather handles, double-sided steel guards, and flat steel pommels. This is an M3 fighting knife. Survival, During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. See pics. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Rare Fighting Knife. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. 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. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. How to Date A Kinfolks Knife to A Specific Era - Cuts & Carves Has some spots left o with flaming bomb. Blade is tight. The model 380 was one of the most popular. Grip is real nice with no damage. Blade measures 5 inches in length. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing much wear and age. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. 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. by Wayne Goddard The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Persian Gulf Command, 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. Couteau de combat lame Kinfolks original de la Seconde Guerre 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. Kinfolk WW2 Era fighting knife with Kinfolk leather scabbard in good condition, Plus $ 26 Shipping & Insurance to lower 48 States, if buying a gun buyer has to supply a copy of FFL dealer license to ship the gun to, 3 day inspection period, buyer is responsible for shipping cost both ways, Money Order or Certified Check, you are responsible to make sure item is legal in your area, 985 991-0138 . June 20th through June 24th. Blade has been slightly sharpened. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. Us Wwii Kinfolks Fighting Knife With Scabbard Very sharp!!! [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. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. Kinfolks Knives - All About Pocket Knives 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. Scarce knife . They are not knife people,we are. Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade Pre-Owned C $262.21 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now from United States Sponsored Kinfolks Fixed Blade Knife #25 Made in USA Wood Handle 9" Overall Length vintage Pre-Owned C $104.87 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. 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. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. 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. Just to be clear I have no interest in this listing. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. Vintage WW2 WWII Kinfolks 6" blade fighting / combat knife This cut is only on one side and can be seen in last photo. Leather handle is great with no issues. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Release button functions great. Scabbard appears to be original. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH. . Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! . PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. . Overall length is 10 1/8 inches. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. WWII WW2 USN USMC KINFOLKS 6 INCH FIGHTING KNIFE EXCELLENT CONDITION $325.00 Seller: vpt60 (1,008) 100% or Best Offer +$16.00 shipping Sponsored WWII US M1 CARBINE BAYONET FIGHTING KNIFE KINFOLKS USM4 w/ M8A1 Scabbard Pre-Owned $195.00 Seller: archeologycity (8,807) 99.3% Buy It Now +$11.75 shipping Free returns Sponsored This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. The knife is constructed with a 6" fullered, drop point blade, and features a steel full-gaurd, as well as, WWII USMC KA-BAR Fighting Trench Knife w/ Original Matching Scabbard. [2] The M3's blade design continued in U.S. military service in the form of the U.S. M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly? 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. [4] Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammunition crates and food ration tins, a rle for which the M3 had not been designed. Learn more about account protection. It does not have any major issues or damage. Do your homework gang! Metal throat to scabbard shows some patina. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. Sell a Similar Item. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! 142 No. 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. 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. Of the2,590,240 ordered by the U.S. Government, Kinfolks producedonly 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. Blade shows much greying but no pitting. SKIP. I checked out some of their other offerings too. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. 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. The M4 bayonet was an adaptation of the M3 combat knife for use on the M1 Carbine. The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. 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. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. It appears to be in very good condition. Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, orig leather scabbard This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. Save Item. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. 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. Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? Blade is unsharpened. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. Union Cutlery Co. made approximately 1 million USMC-stamped KA-BAR knives for distribution in the South Pacific. Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. With - Etsy If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. The consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. [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. 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. 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% 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. It appears to be in very good condition. Made in Iraq. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. 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. 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. The initials "IJ" are scribed into the scabbard. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. 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. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Rare WWII guard Mk USM3 KI Kinfolks paratrooper knife | eBay This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. 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. In all fairness to the seller, they may not know about all these little indicators concerning legit, or rebuilt M3s, and did step up to the plate. 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. Displays well. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. 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. Original M3 Kinfolks WW2 Trench Knife - All About Pocket Knives Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. The grooves provided better purchase. Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife | eBay The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. See Sold Price 6 bids. The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. 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. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Two excellent Mark 2's stamped "KA-BAR" are synonymous with World War II U.S. military combat knives. Blade with tip. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. 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. 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. Saturday, May 19, 2018, is Armed Forces Day. or tool use. Blade shows light surface rust in some areas but no pitting.