The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Blade is tight. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers. 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 Kinfolks includes a blade that is 6" long and has the Kinfolks mark at the ricasso. Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Era, My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. KINFOLKS USA OLD VINTAGE RARE BONE HANDLE FIXED BLADE KNIFE W/SHEATH. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Sheath. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. 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. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. They are reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. It appears to be in very good condition. Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. ALSO, WOODEN MALLET WITH METAL END. Summary; Recently Viewed . Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. 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. The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. 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. 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. 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. 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. The handle was stacked leather, generally grooved. Let's see what he says. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. The grips are retained by three lead rivets that show some minor oxidation and discoloration. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Overall with scabbard measures approxima, Offered for sale is a collection of early fighting knives and bayonets with scabbards. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Learn more about account protection. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Scarce knife . Crossguard has been straightened. Grip is real nice with no damage. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife ? . 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. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. Co. Names Vilakis Tony and Irene have been carved at the back of the sheath. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . Scabbard is nice with no damage. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. 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 the, The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. 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. Blade has been sharpened. World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. 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. It was officially known as the G46. The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. 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. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife I have a few more vintage American-made knives, as well as WW2 era combat knives and bayonets, scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale please take a look in our Militariasection. Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. Measures approximately 13" long with scabbard. DESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. 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. WW2 U.S. Kinfolks V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Original Collins & Co Legitimus 13 Scabbard. Blade shows darkening. 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. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. 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. [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. See Sold Price 6 bids. 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. The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. Nice genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel. ok joo ri instagram. Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. 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. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> Just to be clear I have no interest in this listing. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. [2][3][4][5] 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 a submachine gun such as the M3 "grease gun".[1][2]. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. Appearing at the end of WWII, the M-4 Bayonet gave the M-1 carbine a much-needed edge in combat. Fastening snap functions great. The model 380 was one of the most popular. 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. 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. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. US WWII OSS STILETTO Pancake Flipper Sheath -CIA/WW2 Dagger/Knife Collection. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . eBay is committed to your privacy. 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. 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. Shop by category. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. The blade-dated RCC has the pommel staked wrong. Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. 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. However, the M3's blade design continued in U.S. military service in the form of the U.S. M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. Did you look at the rest of them? 1983 Hess Bank Truck (mint) Early 18th Century Pod Type Bit Brace Retired Precious Moments Figurines Lot #110094 October Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Tags: Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. . Crossguard has been straightened. Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. Sell a Similar Item. Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. Both Sheath and knife have some wear. In the United States, World War II mobilized a workforce that had never been seen before. Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will Han. [2] While specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared with that of the KA-BAR convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production.[2][5]. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. WW2 USN (Navy) MK1 Fighting Knife With Original Gray Scabbard USN MKI Mark WWII, VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA STACKED LEATHER FIXED BLADE HUnTING KNIFE, Pair WW2 Vintage Throwing Knifes w Sheath Knife Crafters Philadelphia PA Rare NR, Vintage, Kinfolks Incorporated, Hunting Knife & Hatchet Combo Set, Case, RARE WWII WW2 M3 PAL Fighting Knife US Army USMC M8AI B.M.Co SCABBARD, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 KABAR FIGHTING KNIFE, ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***.
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