The Kinfolks company was an outgrowth of the success of the W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus cutlery companies. [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. Scabbard is nice with no damage. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. 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. Free shipping for many products! 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. The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. Blade has been sharpened. The M6 was quickly dropped in favor of the M8 scabbard.[2][14][5]. You have entered an incorrect email address! Military Blade. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. WW2~ Camillus NY. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. The knife featured stacked leather handles, double-sided steel guards, and flat steel pommels. The original leather handle is unused. 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. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. [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. Scabbard appears to be original. 100% OF OUR PROFITS ARE DONATED for purchases of the much-needed cold-weather clothing, medkits, and other field gear for individual units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Snap functions great. Let's see what he says. The M4 bayonet was an adaptation of the M3 combat knife for use on the M1 Carbine. . The early M8 scabbard only had a belt loop to fit over a pistol or trouser belt, and lacked the wire hook that earlier bayonet scabbards had for attaching to the M1910 series of load carrying equipment. 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. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The white line referred to, comes about when the knife has a factory edge that was done after the knife was Parkerized. Fastening snap functions great. 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. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. 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. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor.
WWII FIGHTING KNIVES PRICE GUIDE - MilitaryItems.com Leather grip is tight but has been painted red in the slots. 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! An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. 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. 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 Blade shows sharpening. The leather scabbard shows wear. 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. Comes its original USM8 bakelite scabbard, 1st type, manufactured by B.M. Sell a Similar Item. Length: 31cm. 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. 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. Note there is no line of white on the blade.
wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife | #3935468261 All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. . The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. Scabbard also shows paint spray. The survival machete has been known by collectors as theV-44 Survival Knifefor many years, but most current researchers feel the name is inaccurate and is not a period term.
Military Fighting Knives Price Guide - MilitaryItems.com My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. This Kinfolks includes a blade that is 6" long and has the Kinfolks mark at the ricasso. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. It's easy! Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Snap to scabbard functions great. This product is available for international shipping. One very positive note, is the knives were not posted as a "starting bid of ", some very high dollar value. 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. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line.
Overlooked Military Surplus -- WWII US Field Gear Thumbnail Display While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly?
Kinfolks Inc. and World War II by Frank Trzaska - Knife Magazine The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. 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 . The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. [12][2] The steel crossguard had an angular bend at one end to facilitate a thumb rest. 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. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order.
US Military Fighting Knives . 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. View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. Les meilleures offres pour Couteau de combat lame Kinfolks original de la Seconde Guerre mondiale avec fourreau en cuir Kinfolks sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. We purchased this collection a few years ago. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This U.S. Navy Model 1917 Boarding Cutlass Scabbard is in nice condition showing some age and wear. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. All parts of knife are solid. 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. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. This is an early production type with a solid aluminum pommel and fullered 5-inch blade, original pattern-embossed leather scabbard is included. Pommel cap is undamaged.
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I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets.
M3 trench knife - Wikipedia Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. A.F.H. Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. It was officially known as the G46. 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. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Snap functions great. Save Item. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors.
Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Case Stiletto Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some light wear. . Somers, R.H. (Brig. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3rdand 4thproduction Collins #18 knife. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. 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. Blade shows much darkening. Overall measures approx 12" long.. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . Although this knife 285163348244 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 handle on this Kinfolks includes a plastic guard and pommel with no damage. [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. 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. Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right.
Kinfolk WW2 Era Fighting Knife with Kinfolk Leather Sheath Please see our. (ed. Lots of questions! nice and tight. Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. FOR SALE! It appears to be in very good condition. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. Although the M3 had competed with the USMC KA-BAR for approval by the Army, the M3, unlike the Marine Corps knife, was not a dual-purpose weapon designed both for close combat (fighting knife) and general use (utility knife). PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This M1 Garand Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Fastening snap functions great. US WWII OSS STILETTO Pancake Flipper Sheath -CIA/WW2 Dagger/Knife Collection. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. More Info . FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. Blade has been slightly sharpened. See Sold Price 6 bids. 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. Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing some wear and age. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. Comparing the blade stamp with known good examples in my reference material, I can plaining see differences in the shapes or styling of the (S),and (3). Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. WWII Steel Canteen and Cup Set 1945 GP&F WWII US Army Canteen Cup & Cover Set 1942 WWII US Army Canteen Cup & Cover Set 1944 WWII Musette Bag Rubberized 1943 Mint WWII Aluminum Canteen Cup 1942 WWII Aluminum Canteen Cup 1942 WWII Canteen & Cup Set 1945 WWII Canteen Set with Cup & Cover WWII Canteen Set with Cup & Cover It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. Survival, Outstanding World War II U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated in Early Blade-Marked Configuration, with M6 Sheath Auction Date: August 28, 2022 Estimated Price: $ 1,600 - $ 2,500 Price Realized: Outstanding World War II U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated in Early Blade-Marked Configuration, with M6 Sheath Manufacturer: None Model: None 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. Snap functions great. This is an M3 fighting knife. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. 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.
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