Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. Length: 31cm. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname "Gung Ho knife". Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. 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 These are not empty words. Appearing at the end of WWII, the M-4 Bayonet gave the M-1 carbine a much-needed edge in combat. WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Rare, | Privacy. $13,Offered for sale : One six inch Kinfolks fighting knife. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. Leather V42 type scabbard is nice and solid. 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% 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. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. 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. 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 handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Give Today. 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. [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 M6 was quickly dropped in favor of the M8 scabbard.[2][14][5]. It does not have any major issues or damage. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. Leather grip is tight but has been painted red in the slots. 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. Leather handle is nice with a few dings. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 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]. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. 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). Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. . Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. 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. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. [10][11] In August of 1944, the M3 fighting knife evolved into the M4 bayonet for the M1 carbine with the addition of a bayonet ring to the hilt and a locking mechanism in the pommel. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. 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). Original example produced by the Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. 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. Leather scabbard is also in nice condition and snap functions nicely. Kninfolks, We purchased this collection a few years ago. with number 2 mould mark within a leather scabbardCondition report: In generally good condition, some light pitting to the blade, a few knocks to the handle. 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. 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. Manufactured by the Imperial company. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". 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. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. 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. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. I hope it does not go above 1200.00 . Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. 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 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. 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. ), Last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56, FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger, List of U.S. Army weapons by supply catalog designation, U.S. Fighting Knives of World War II, Chapter VII: M3 Trench Knife, The History of the M4 Bayonet/Fighting Knife, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M3_trench_knife&oldid=1126728724, This page was last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56. 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. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. 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. In excellent used condition. See pics. TOP RATED. CIRCA: Early - Mid 20th, WWII USMC Unites States Marine Corps Fighting Knife Ka-Bar Early This Particular Knife has been featured in the Michael W. Silvey Book Knives of the United States Military World War II Blade Stamped U, LEATHER SCABBARD. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. Blade is unsharpened. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. Please email again if you have any further questions or photo requests and I'd be happy to accomodate. See pics. As the thinking goes, the rather stout blade was designed to open various wooden cratesan important part of the quartermasters joband the triple steel pommel was used to nail the crates closed. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. Scabbard is marked with the Flaming Bomb and U.S. . The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Camillus, Colonial, Geneva Forge, Pal, Robeson, KA-BAR, Boker and Kinfolks made them. [1][2][3] However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as Airborne Units and Army Rangers, so these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production. 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. Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Co. Names Vilakis Tony and Irene have been carved at the back of the sheath. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! As the U.S. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. Original Kinfolks leather scabbard is in very good overall condition, considering the age. 142 No. 6 (June 1943), p. 104. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. Sincerely, Lisa. 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. 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. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! Blade has been sharpened. 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. Scabbard is nice showing some light wear but no damage. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. 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. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. 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Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. SKIP. 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 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear. [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. Era, The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. You must be logged in to contact sellers. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. 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. marked M4. Blade shows light surface rust in some areas but no pitting. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. Collins and Case produced the majority of the "V-44s". Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. 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. 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. [4] Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. WW2 era RH PAL 36 fighting knife. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. The prototype for what would become the M3 was evaluated in December 1942 by the civilian board of directors of the Smaller War Plants Corporation Board (SWPC) against another competing design, the US Marine Corps' 1219C2 fighting utility knife. . Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. This seems to be a common tactic among collectors, to speak negatively about items that they wish to buy in order to drive down interest. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. U.S. with flaming Bomb. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. The grips are inFINEcondition and are free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details.
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