After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. One very positive note, is the knives were not posted as a "starting bid of ", some very high dollar value. Blade has been sharpened. 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. ), Last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56, FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger, List of U.S. Army weapons by supply catalog designation, U.S. Fighting Knives of World War II, Chapter VII: M3 Trench Knife, The History of the M4 Bayonet/Fighting Knife, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M3_trench_knife&oldid=1126728724, This page was last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56. by Wayne Goddard Milestone Auctions. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. 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 name has been written in the front section. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. US WWII OSS STILETTO Pancake Flipper Sheath -CIA/WW2 Dagger/Knife Collection. 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. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Save my name and email to use for future comments. ! VINTAGE SOUTHERN & RICHARDSON SHEFFIELD WW2 FIXED BLADE COMBAT FIGHTING DIRK DAGGER KNIFE KNIVES OLD. 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. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. Lots of questions! Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. 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! FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. 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. Rare, My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. It appears to be in very good condition. [12][2] The steel crossguard had an angular bend at one end to facilitate a thumb rest. Blade has been sharpened. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war aluminum pommel type; original leather scabbard $ 169.99 Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel "private purchase fighter" type; orig leather scabbard. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. wwii kinfolks 6" fighting knife.Has separation on handle and finger guard but still tight blade has chip sheath is dry thanks for looking from The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. SKIP. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. Saturday, May 19, 2018, is Armed Forces Day. 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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 Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. All parts of knife are solid. 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. Has a leather handle and scabbard. Although this knife 285163348244 Sold Out Item # 64276 $185.00 More Info For Sale By: Kennedy Knives Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath 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! [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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. 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). The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. This is the earlier version of the scabbard, but like virtually all M8 scabbards, had the retaining loop at the top added to upgrade it to M8A1 specs. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. . DESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. 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). Let's see what he says. [4] Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammunition crates and food ration tins, a rle for which the M3 had not been designed. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Blade with tip. 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. The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. Beginning in June 1944, the front band included a bayonet lug. WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. Handle looks somewhat like the lower end of a femur bone. OLD VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA HUNTING KNIFE OR WW2 MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SHEATH $225.00 Free shipping or Best Offer Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade $199.99 $6.45 shipping Rare Vintage Kinfolk Flame Edge Super Hunter Knife 568 TC Stag W/ Sheath Nice $249.99 $9.99 shipping For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. See pics. The handle was stacked leather, generally grooved. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. Vietnam Era BOC Bauer US M7 Bayonet with (newer) M10 Scabbard, Vietnam War Era MILPAR M7Bayonet Knife w M8A1 Scabbard. Blade is unsharpened. Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. There is no scabbard. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. 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. The grips are retained by three lead rivets that show some minor oxidation and discoloration. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. 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. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. As issued during WWII. The grooves provided better purchase. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. It does not have any major issues or damage. Snap functions great. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. Blade shows light surface rust in some areas but no pitting. The consensus is that the Kinfolks knife company was established around 1924 from when they made these really fine knives till the 1950s. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. Ships from Willoughby, OH, United States. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. Imperial Knife Company: 917,894 . 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. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. 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. [10][11] In August of 1944, the M3 fighting knife evolved into the M4 bayonet for the M1 carbine with the addition of a bayonet ring to the hilt and a locking mechanism in the pommel. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. We all learned a lot about these knives! 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. The handle on this Kinfolks includes a plastic guard and pommel with no damage. These knives became a subject of mass production and distribution in the USA from the late 1800s, and we have newer models made by other quality German and USA brands from the early 1900s too. Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. 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. Thank you gentlemen, this is the discussion I hoped we could have. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Blade measures 5 inches in length. Not trying to misrepresent anything, I'm a fair seller and all my items have a 30 day return policy if buyer is not happy. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. The scabbard throat is stamped "US M8" or "US M8A1" on the flat steel part along with the manufacturer's initials. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. Survival, We've beat this dead horse. I asked the seller about them. Crossguard has been straightened. 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 M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. Estimate $60 - $100. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. . FREE SHIPPING WITHIN 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. 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. Blade shows much sharpening. Fastening snap functions great. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order. Blade has not been sharpened. 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Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. 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). 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. SKIP. Cases initial production knife was a copy of the third Collins production variant with Bakelite grips, the barbell shaped brass guard and brass rivets to secure the grips. 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. 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). You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. See Sold Price 6 bids. Hardly noticeable. Marked "Olean. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. 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. Most had blued blades, though some were polished. 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. 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[4] As issued, the blade's secondary or false edge was intentionally sharpened and beveled for only a portion of its length, leaving an unsharpened spine on the top of the blade in an effort to stiffen the relatively narrow blade. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. Leather handle is real nice with a tiny crack at crossguard. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. 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. 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 . The M4 bayonet was an adaptation of the M3 combat knife for use on the M1 Carbine. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Peened. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Blade shows much darkening. 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 Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . Nov 21, 2022, 2:52 PM UTC dog sex comic bj rubyruby048 warman pump barrel assembly wife black breeding discord pfp maker 3libnet books. SKIP. See pics. 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. More Info . Made in USA. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. registration. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. Could be a fake. 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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