ww2 kinfolks fighting knife

Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. Snap functions great. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. 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). 1983 Hess Bank Truck (mint) Early 18th Century Pod Type Bit Brace Retired Precious Moments Figurines Lot #110094 October 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). Closure strap is nice and snap functions great. Crossguard is marked : U.S.M.C. ! I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. 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. Most had blued blades, though some were polished. Shop by category. Blade is "CASE" marked at Ricasso. 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. Do your homework gang! Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Blade has been slightly sharpened. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. 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. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. 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. Co. Names Vilakis Tony and Irene have been carved at the back of the sheath. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Sn 20444:1 - 20444:1 An excellent WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife and scabbard made by Kinfolks Incorporated, Williamsburg, VA part of the Case family business (see page 67 of Fred Stephens book, 'Fighting Knives . World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve . by Wayne Goddard $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. North American Auction Company. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. In excellent used condition. The knife is constructed. Blade shows darkening. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. Camillus Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing use and wear. Blade with tip. 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). Of the2,590,240 ordered by the U.S. Government, Kinfolks producedonly 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. Scabbard is real nice with no damage. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. These are not empty words. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. It appears to be in very good condition. Total length with handle is 12 3/8 inch. Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. This cut is only on one side and can be seen in last photo. More Info . All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . U.S. with flaming Bomb. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. This seems to be a common tactic among collectors, to speak negatively about items that they wish to buy in order to drive down interest. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. Very sharp!!! The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. Grip is real nice with no damage. You are bidding on a preowned Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife. Camillus Cutlery Co. Blending Metals to Arm Our Fighting Men, Popular Science, Vol. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. Ships from Willoughby, OH, United States. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. 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. 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. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. Vietnam Era BOC Bauer US M7 Bayonet with (newer) M10 Scabbard, Vietnam War Era MILPAR M7Bayonet Knife w M8A1 Scabbard. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing much wear and age. The grooves provided better purchase. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. Somers, R.H. (Brig. 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. [3][4], 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. Sincerely, Lisa. This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. 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. Sep 10, 2016. 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. Persian Gulf Command, Featuring a 5-to-5.25-inch flat-ground blade, the Mark 1 utility knife was adopted by the Navy as a survival-type knife with sheath. The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. [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]. V-44, The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. The handle on this Kinfolks includes a plastic guard and pommel with no damage. Cross-guard is marked U.S. M4 A.C.C. Handles generally were stacked leathersome with fiber spacers, some without. Scarce knife . Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the hook. Gen., U.S. Army, ret.) Leather handle is real nice with a tiny crack at crossguard. It was held in place with a steel washer pinned to the tang. If those are fake he paired them with some nice leather. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Scabbard. The M3 was manufactured by a number of U.S. knife and cutlery manufacturers during the war. Blade measures 5 inches in length. and "W. Sinnreich". About Me . Save Item. 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. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. The Kinfolks company was an outgrowth of the success of the W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus cutlery companies. 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. 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 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. . Camillus, Colonial, Geneva Forge, Pal, Robeson, KA-BAR, Boker and Kinfolks made them. 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. Initially, the M1 Carbine did not accept a bayonet. The scabbard throat is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with the manufacturer's initials. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. M4s were issued to troops for use as a combat knife even though their weapon may not have been able to accommodate a bayonet. Release button functions great. Antique WW2 Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA W/orig. 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. Blade finishes were blued and polished. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. 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. Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. 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. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. 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. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. Both Sheath and knife have some wear. Has some spots left o Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. The name has been written in the front section. While the knife itself was generally well-made and balanced (some paratroopers and rangers mastered the art of using the M3 as a throwing knife), the long, narrow, dagger-like steel blade, designed to economize on priority steel requirements, was best used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon, and performed less well when used for slashing strokes. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. Note there is no line of white on the blade. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands. Scarce A.C.C. 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 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. 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