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 Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. This Kinfolks Knife includes a blade that is 4 7/8" long with some age dark spots in the fullers. Blade is nice showing some light grey spots but no pits or rust. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. 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. By Some military knivesnot just the 225Qwere stamped very lightly, while others were deeply stamped. 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 submachine gun. Leather sheath is initialed "W.S." Scabbard is real nice with no damage. These are not empty words. The fiberglass shell is excellent, with excellent paint, and the throat still has most of the original finish. The blade has a 4 false edge, and a pair of very narrow, 3 5/8 long fullers, near the spine on each side of the blade. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. Total length with handle is 12 3/8 inch. The buyer might be pissed! The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. 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. Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. Lots of questions! The blade-dated RCC has the pommel staked wrong. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. SKIP. The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. M4s were issued to troops for use as a combat knife even though their weapon may not have been able to accommodate a bayonet. Nice genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Has some spots left o I asked the seller about them. Leather handle is real nice with a tiny crack at crossguard. They have some very nice knives for sale too! 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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. 1 In Stock. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. Free shipping for many products! Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 945 . Shop by category. 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. Blade is unsharpened. Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. 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 carbine bayonet, now designated the Bayonet, U.S. M4, was added to the Company Table of Organization in June 1944, and the M3 was declared to be a limited standard ordnance item, with supplies to be issued until exhausted. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. 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. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Sheath. Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. See pics. Scarce knife . 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. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. Original example produced by the The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. The original knife was the, The survival machete has been known by collectors as the, The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. 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Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 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. [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. Leather washer grip is nice with no issues. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. It was officially known as the G46. 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. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife is in real nice condition. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. Leather rings make up the handle. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. This cut is only on one side and can be seen in last photo. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. . Blade has been sharpened. Leather V42 type scabbard is nice and solid. 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. Snap functions great. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. BLADE is doing its part by taking a look back at the knives that accompanied those in uniform during World War II. Crossguard has been straightened. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. Do your homework gang! Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Grips are nice with no damage. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. Later M8A1 scabbards were manufactured with a modified extended tab on the web hanger to provide more clearance for the M5 bayonet which rubbed against the wider bayonet handle. Fine, The model 380 was one of the most popular. This product is available for international shipping. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. WW2 era RH PAL 36 fighting knife. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! [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. [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]. These are not empty words. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct. 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. [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. Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. 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. Original Kinfolks leather scabbard is in very good overall condition, considering the age. Fastening straps are present and snap functions great. . As issued during WWII. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Knife, The very first US Army Air Corps survival knife was adopted in 1934 for use in the bail out kit of flyers stationed in tropical climates like Hawaii, Panama and the Pacific Islands. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. U.S. with flaming Bomb. Ontario MK2 . . Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee June 20th through June 24th. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. The most commonly encountered version of the rare Western V-44 used steel rivets to secure the Bakelite grips and had a narrow, oval shaped flat steel crossguard, rather than the brass barbell shaped guard. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. Sold Out Item # 64276 $185.00 More Info For Sale By: Kennedy Knives Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. 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. The knife is constructed. An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. and "W. Sinnreich". 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 scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. Most had blued blades, though some were polished. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Blade still shiny. Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. 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. Fastening snap functions great. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. 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. The 61/2 inch spear point bladeis invery good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. Overall measures approx 12" long.. Please see our. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. The M6 was quickly dropped in favor of the M8 scabbard.[2][14][5]. This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. 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. Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Scabbard is marked with the Flaming Bomb and U.S. . Ships from Willoughby, OH, United States. 1983 Hess Bank Truck (mint) Early 18th Century Pod Type Bit Brace Retired Precious Moments Figurines Lot #110094 October The M3 trench knife was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). 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. The knife is about 9-1/2 / 24 cm overall; fullered blade is about 5 /12.6 cm long; it is very sharp still; the tip is intact. 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Designed for rapid production using a minimum of strategic metals and machine processes, the M3 trench knife used a relatively narrow 6.75-inch bayonet-style spear-point blade with a sharpened 3.5-inch secondary edge. (ed. Shop by category. It's easy! 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. 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. 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% Just a real nice unique quality made knife. 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. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. 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. As the U.S. Handle looks somewhat like the lower end of a femur bone. After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. North American Auction Company. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3rdand 4thproduction Collins #18 knife. 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. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. The original leather handle is unused. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. In the United States, World War II mobilized a workforce that had never been seen before. Blade shows darkening. The pommel is stamped with a flaming bomb. Fastening snap functions great. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. Somers, R.H. (Brig. Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. Scabbard is nice with no damage. $240.00. Great homogeneous set. The M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. 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. The knife featured stacked leather handles, double-sided steel guards, and flat steel pommels. Grips are plexiglass and are in nice condition with no cracks or chips. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." . Blade shows much darkening. ok joo ri instagram. 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. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. I've often said the hardest part of the 10 Knifemaking Questions with Naked & Afraids Laura Zerra, Review: 4 Diamond-Coated Knife Sharpeners for Premium Steels, American Knives: Legendary Designs From The Land Of The Free, Antique Switchblades: World War II And Beyond, A Labor of Love: Lorenzi Foundation And Museum, 9-11 Knives: Custom Memorials To The Tragic Day, Knifemaking 101 Read This Before You Make a Knife, 8 Things You May Not Know About Forged in Fire. Did you look at the rest of them? 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The M3 would also replace the FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger in U.S. service in 1944. 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. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. The pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. 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. Handles generally were stacked leathersome with fiber spacers, some without. 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. SKIP. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing some wear and age. It was held in place with a steel washer pinned to the tang. Scabbard shows some wear but is still nice and supple. Blade has not been sharpened. Blade with tip. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. This is an M3 fighting knife. Original Item: Only One Available. Crossguard is marked : U.S.M.C. Anthony . One is the Shark. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. 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. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. [4], After the Ordnance Department 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. During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. Hope this helps to clarify things. Sell a Similar Item. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. Blade is unsharpened. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will Han. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard.