The Kinfolks company was an outgrowth of the success of the W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus cutlery companies. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. nice and tight. Rare, WW2 U.S. Kinfolks V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Original Collins & Co Legitimus 13 Scabbard. Tags: 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. Blade still shiny. A.F.H. The M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. Give Today. Scarce A.C.C. Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. Camillus Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing use and wear. This attractive WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, the set is in 100% original as is condition. SKIP. Vintage WW2 WWII Kinfolks 6" blade fighting / combat knife 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. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. kinfolks knife for sale | eBay [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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This U.S. Navy Model 1917 Boarding Cutlass Scabbard is in nice condition showing some age and wear. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. Blade has been sharpened. 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. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. For collectible knives and edged weaponsArgocoinsaccepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. Cross-guard is marked U.S. M4 A.C.C. Crossguard has been straightened. The 4 belt loop is 1 wide and is secure by a pair of brass rivets that have a deeply oxidized patina and some green surface verdigris. . 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. Fastening snap functions great. 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. 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). Kinfolks Knives - Etsy If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> 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. MARK 2 CAMILLUS, N.Y. . wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife | #3935468261 The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. 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. Release mechanism functions as it should. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. 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. Snap to scabbard functions great. The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. 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. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. Sheath WWII Vintage Fixe Rare Original WWII Period Kinfolks Bowie Style 6" Fighting/Hunting Knife More Items From eBay 2X 500 DICE POKER CHIPS 11.5g ALUM CASE CASINO 1000pcs. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. Although this knife 285163348244 registration. WW2 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL Blade measures 8 inches in length. The model 380 was one of the most popular. marked M4. Remaining strap is soft. I asked the seller about them. See Sold Price. Most had blued blades, though some were polished. WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, 5-inch blade, original leather scabbard The M3 was manufactured by a number of U.S. knife and cutlery manufacturers during the war. For Sale By: Nildraga. Camillus N.Y. . Save my name and email to use for future comments. Comes its original USM8 bakelite scabbard, 1st type, manufactured by B.M. 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. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. The original variant had an overall length of around 14 , +/- about with a clip point Bowie style blade that varied between about9 to 9 in length. Collins and Case produced the majority of the V-44s. Estimate $60 - $100. 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. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. The scabbard throat is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with the manufacturer's initials. 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. You are bidding on a preowned Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. 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). 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. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. [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 retains the large majority of its original finish, with only some tiny patches of loss due to surface scuffing, light handling and use. All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. June 20th through June 24th. 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. Anthony . Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. Rare Fighting Knife. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. 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. Shop by category. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. The M4 bayonet was also used on the selective-fire M2 Carbine which was developed post-War. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. [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. Blade Dated Kinfolks M3 Fighting Knife | Legacy Collectibles The initials "IJ" are scribed into the scabbard. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Fastening straps are present and snap functions great. 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. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. 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. It appears to be in very good condition. Blade with tip. How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. 142 No. Original M3 Kinfolks WW2 Trench Knife - All About Pocket Knives All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. This is an early production type with a solid aluminum pommel and fullered 5-inch blade, original pattern-embossed leather scabbard is included. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. It appears to be in very good condition. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. 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. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. Leather sheath is initialed "W.S." 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. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order. 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. The M6 was quickly dropped in favor of the M8 scabbard.[2][14][5]. Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks In - International Military Antiques Item: ONSV2915 Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with M6 Leather Scabbard Comments Add to Cart Item Description Original Item: Only One Available. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. The Mark I probably the World War II military knife encountered most in the marketplace. Original Kinfolks leather scabbard is in very good overall condition, considering the age. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. Nice condition with some light wear. Marked "Olean. Scarce knife . 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. 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 Verge - mmgce.lesthetiquecusago.it Note there is no line of white on the blade. As the U.S. It does not have any major issues or damage. 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. 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. In the United States, World War II mobilized a workforce that had never been seen before. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. 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. 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! 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. Made in Iraq. 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. Leather handle is nice with a few dings. I checked out some of their other offerings too. 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 scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. Blade is unsharpened. 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 . My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. Blade shows much darkening. 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. Milestone Auctions. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. Blade is tight. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. 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.