The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Camillus Cutlery Co. Blending Metals to Arm Our Fighting Men, Popular Science, Vol. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. The pommel is stamped with a flaming bomb. 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. Scabbard is named, serial numbered and dated, Jan. 30 1944. We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. Co. Names Vilakis Tony and Irene have been carved at the back of the sheath. Ontario MK2 . 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. Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife By Kinfolks, Inc. With M-8 Scabbard Early Sold See item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads ) Engraved Ammo Box Police Officer Law Enforcement Badge Cop Fireman EMT Flag red line hero husband military Ammunition Survival Valentines EngravedDynamics $55.00 FREE shipping Blade shows sharpening. 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 has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. Manufactured by the Imperial company. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. marked M4. Skip to main content. 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. Tags: Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . Just a real nice unique quality made knife. Scarce A.C.C. 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. 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. These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? 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. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. 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.
See pics. WWII US Fighting Bowie Knife Cattaraugus 225Q USA USMC Army (#394437099572) a***k (69) - Feedback left by buyer a***k (69). SKIP. Leather sheath is initialed "W.S." 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. 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. SKIP. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). 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. Rare official Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Stiletto Fighting Knife, known as the ‘Pancake Flipper,’ made between 1942-1943 for behind-the-front line members. 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. 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. World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. 1983 Hess Bank Truck (mint) Early 18th Century Pod Type Bit Brace Retired Precious Moments Figurines Lot #110094 October 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. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Blade shows light surface rust in some areas but no pitting. Leather handle is great with no issues. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. 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. This is an M3 fighting knife. Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. Take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditionsfor mailing instructions and additional details. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. 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. For Sale By: Nildraga. They are reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. Blade still shiny. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. Sell a Similar Item. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. Blade is marked Kinfolks at the ricasso as pictured. 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 The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. 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. This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. Fastening snap functions great. 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. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. [12][2] The steel crossguard had an angular bend at one end to facilitate a thumb rest. 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. 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. Nice genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel. registration. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. 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. (ed. I checked out some of their other offerings too. with flaming bomb. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that 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. ALSO, WOODEN MALLET WITH METAL END. 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. [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. Saturday, May 19, 2018, is Armed Forces Day. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943. BLADE is doing its part by taking a look back at the knives that accompanied those in uniform during World War II. Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. Only purchases on eBay are covered by the eBay purchase protection programs. and "W. Sinnreich". Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will Han. Blade shows darkening. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. 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. About Me In all fairness to the seller, they may not know about all these little indicators concerning legit, or rebuilt M3s, and did step up to the plate. 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. Pommel cap is undamaged. My only intent was to have a determination regarding the authenticity as a WW2 Blade dated Kinfolks M3, with the goal of further education for the collector community here. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. or tool use. [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]. Leather handle shows some dents to both sides. 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! Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Blade is marked with the Waffenamt marking of an eagle over the number 5. 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). Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. 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. My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. The Kinfolks brand was acquired by Robeson Cutlery of Perry, NY, where knives with the Kinfolks name were produced under the direction of another Case cousin, Emmerson Case. Hope this helps to clarify things. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Fastening straps are present and snap functions great. Crossguard has been straightened. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scabbard is marked with the Flaming Bomb and U.S. . DESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. 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. [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. Kninfolks, [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. A.F.H. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. 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. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. Let's see what he says. Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. 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. Somers, R.H. (Brig. While the designation may not be accurate, it has become a collectors term of convenience and I will use it as well, as most knife collectors know exactly what you are talking about when you say V-44. Metal areas to scabbard have been painted black. Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. Gen., U.S. Army, ret.) Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. These are not empty words. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. Sold Out Item # 64276 $185.00 More Info For Sale By: Kennedy Knives Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath 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 original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. Leather grip is tight but has been painted red in the slots. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. WW2 USN (Navy) MK1 Fighting Knife With Original Gray Scabbard USN MKI Mark WWII, VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA STACKED LEATHER FIXED BLADE HUnTING KNIFE, Pair WW2 Vintage Throwing Knifes w Sheath Knife Crafters Philadelphia PA Rare NR, Vintage, Kinfolks Incorporated, Hunting Knife & Hatchet Combo Set, Case, RARE WWII WW2 M3 PAL Fighting Knife US Army USMC M8AI B.M.Co SCABBARD, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 KABAR FIGHTING KNIFE, ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***. Give Today. The man who collected them has passed away, but I have no doubt that these knives are, indeed, as good as they appear. Sincerely, Lisa. 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. 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. Overall measures approx 12" long.. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. US WWII OSS STILETTO Pancake Flipper Sheath -CIA/WW2 Dagger/Knife Collection. 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 . Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. 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 The leather scabbard shows wear. 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! Blade is marked USMC and KA-BAR. WW2 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL SHEATH An early WW2 U.S. Army Air Forces knife made by Kinfolks.The combination of plastic guard and aluminum pommel identifies th You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. WWII CASE US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE & USM8 SHEATH, ALL . In the post-war period Kinfolks returned to their pre-war production of utility, household and hunting knives, but by 1957 were unable to remain in business due to labor disputes. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 945 . They are not knife people,we are.