Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. 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. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; original leather scabbard. 6 (June 1943), p. 104. Blade shows darkening. TheWestern V-44offered here is in aboutFINEcondition. 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. Crossguard is marked : U.S.M.C. As the U.S. 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. 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. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, 5-inch blade, original leather scabbard The M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. The pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. Fine, FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. 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. Blade still shiny. You must be logged in to contact sellers. 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. Kninfolks, Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. Would you care to respond to these allegations? Original example produced by the Let's see what he says. [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]. Scabbard is named, serial numbered and dated, Jan. 30 1944. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. Nevertheless the final M3 production run did not take place until August 1944, by which time 2,590,247 M3 trench knives had been produced. A similar Kinfolks mid-war manufacture type with than-standard Bakelite fittings is illustrated on page 166 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey a well-established expert and author of many books on the subject of US military edged weapons (see the pages scan attached). The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. . Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Scabbard is real nice with no damage. Rare Fighting Knife. 1 In Stock. and "W. Sinnreich". Scabbard is nice with no damage. [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. This is an early production type with a solid aluminum pommel and fullered 5-inch blade, original pattern-embossed leather scabbard is included. (ed. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . 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. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. Scabbard also shows paint spray. Sign up for a new account in our community. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. The model 380 was one of the most popular. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. WW-2 USM3 Trench Fighting Knife 1943 w/M8 Scabbard, IMPERIAL Condition: Used Ended: Jan 13, 2023, 07:49:59 PM EST Price: US $334.00 (approx C $445.26) View original item Sell one like this We found something similar Hover to zoom Have one to sell? Just to be clear I have no interest in this listing. Metal throat to scabbard shows some patina. Hi, I am selling these knives on ebay, Please contact me if you need to see further pictures before passing judgement and I'll be more than happy to send them. Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order. These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. [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. You are bidding on a preowned Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife | eBay Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. Comes its original USM8 bakelite scabbard, 1st type, manufactured by B.M. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Scabbard. This product is available for international shipping. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. by Wayne Goddard If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. Kinfolks Inc. and World War II by Frank Trzaska - Knife Magazine The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. The grip, guard and blade are all tightly secured to each other and there is absolutely no movement or wobble in any of the components. [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. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. The final M3 production run did not take place until August 1944, by which time 2,590,247 M3 trench knives had been produced.[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. Total length with handle is 12 3/8 inch. Blade finishes were blued and polished. 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. We've beat this dead horse. 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. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. 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 top edge was sharpened about a third of the blade length. Survival, The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. The Verge - mmgce.lesthetiquecusago.it Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. What It should look like on a proper dated Kinfolks Last comment I'll make, the RCC being sold has a 7groove handle, never saw one before, and the PAL blade-dated was he one with what looks like the square cut out like an M4, but filled in. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! Imperial Knife Company: 917,894 . 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). WW2~ Camillus NY. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. The blade is dated and maker stamped, a variation seldom seen by US M3 collectors. 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. 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 Retaining elastic has snapped. It appears to be in very good condition. $13,Offered for sale : One six inch Kinfolks fighting knife. This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. They are not knife people,we are. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. It was officially known as the G46. 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. Fastening snap functions great. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. Shop by category. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. SKIP. This Kinfolks Knife includes a blade that is 4 7/8" long with some age dark spots in the fullers. Very sharp!!! Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. Vintage WW2 WWII Kinfolks 6" blade fighting / combat knife 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. Couteau de combat lame Kinfolks original de la Seconde Guerre WWII CASE US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE & USM8 SHEATH, ALL . Leather handle is great with no issues. Manufacturers known to have made the M3 under wartime contract include the Aerial Cutlery Co., W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., Imperial Knife Co., PAL Cutlery Co., Camillus Cutlery Co., Robeson (ShurEdge) Cutlery Co., Kinfolks Inc., Utica Cutlery Co., and H. Boker & Co. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. M3 trench knife - Wikipedia 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. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. It's easy! Scabbard shows some wear but is still nice and supple. The handle on this Kinfolks includes a plastic guard and pommel with no damage. 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. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. Learn more about our privacy notice and user agreement. [2][5] Production of the grooved leather handle was later simplified by forming the grip of stacked leather washers that were shaped by turning on a lathe, then polished and lacquered. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. 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. Blade with tip. registration. WhenBLADE writes about lives depending on knives, its not only referring to the user. Two excellent Mark 2's stamped "KA-BAR" are synonymous with World War II U.S. military combat knives. Just a real nice unique quality made knife. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. Blade has been sharpened. The Mark I probably the World War II military knife encountered most in the marketplace. Blade is tight. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. Great homogeneous set. This cut is only on one side and can be seen in last photo. Kinfolk WW2 Era Fighting Knife with Kinfolk Leather Sheath Somers, R.H. (Brig. Please email again if you have any further questions or photo requests and I'd be happy to accomodate. Manufactured by the Imperial company. Made in Iraq. Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammo crates and food ration tins, a role for which the M3 had not been designed. 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. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 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