Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. World War II (WWII) knives for sale - Old Pocket Knives Original M3 Kinfolks WW2 Trench Knife - All About Pocket Knives Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. This is an M3 fighting knife. 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. 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. 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 M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. 1 In Stock. Leather V42 type scabbard is nice and solid. Variations included different spacer colors, marks/stamps, pommel thicknesses and materials, piening vs. welding of the pommels, blue vs. polished blades, and smooth vs. grooved handles. This Kinfolks includes a blade that is 6" long and has the Kinfolks mark at the ricasso. As the U.S. 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. The 61/2 inch spear point bladeis invery good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. [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. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. Milestone Auctions. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Collins and Case produced the majority of the "V-44s". The white line referred to, comes about when the knife has a factory edge that was done after the knife was Parkerized. 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. eBay is committed to your privacy. Blade shows sharpening. Initially, the M1 Carbine did not accept a bayonet. Saturday, May 19, 2018, is Armed Forces Day. 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. The grips are retained by three lead rivets that show some minor oxidation and discoloration. kinfolks knife for sale | eBay The pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. I understand that the are many people on ebay who misrepresent their military items, so suspicion is always warranted, but this collection is legitimate and valuable and I still have a bit more to list for sale. Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. These are not empty words. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. 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). Blade has been sharpened. The Kinfolks company was an outgrowth of the success of the W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus cutlery companies. These are not empty words. I asked the seller about them. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. Snap to scabbard functions great. The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. Great homogeneous set. Pommel cap is undamaged. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. The knife is about 9-5/8 / 24.4 cm overall; fullered blade is about 5 /12.7 cm long; it is very sharp still; the tip is intact. [2], The M3 was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. 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. 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 For Sale By: Nildraga. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. by Wayne Goddard The handle and stacked leather grip arein similar condition, looking well used, but not abused, with a nice color and roundover. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Blade with tip. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. As the U.S. WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, 5-inch blade, original leather scabbard 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 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL Note there is no line of white on the blade. | Privacy. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. 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I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. 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 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. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. Blade still shiny. Era, Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. 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. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. Learn more about account protection. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. 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. WWII US Fighting Bowie Knife Cattaraugus 225Q USA USMC Army (#394437099572) a***k (69) - Feedback left by buyer a***k (69). Rare, 142 No. 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 and "W. Sinnreich". The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. V-44, . Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. Anthony . Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. Marked "Olean. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Camillus N.Y. . The blade is dated and maker stamped, a variation seldom seen by US M3 collectors. Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. The consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and 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. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Blade edges have not been sharpened. 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. According to knife collector, researcher and author Bill Walters, only two of the brass mounted Western V-44 knives are known to exist. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Some blades do look to have like finishes. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. Military Blade. Blade Dated Kinfolks M3 Fighting Knife | Legacy Collectibles 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! 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. Leather grip is tight but has been painted red in the slots. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. Release mechanism functions as it should. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Scabbard is nice showing some light wear but no damage. The original leather handle is unused. Camillus, Colonial, Geneva Forge, Pal, Robeson, KA-BAR, Boker and Kinfolks made them. Vietnam Era BOC Bauer US M7 Bayonet with (newer) M10 Scabbard, Vietnam War Era MILPAR M7Bayonet Knife w M8A1 Scabbard. [5] A rawhide thong on the end of the sheath allowed the user to tie the sheathed knife to his leg to prevent it from flapping when running. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. The top edge was sharpened about a third of the blade length. The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Leather scabbard is also in nice condition and snap functions nicely. They have some very nice knives for sale too! 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. This Kinfolks Knife includes a blade that is 4 7/8" long with some age dark spots in the fullers. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. [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. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. 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. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944.