[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. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. Designed for rapid production using a minimum of strategic metals and machine processes, the M3 trench knife used a relatively narrow 6.75-inch bayonet-style spear-point blade with a sharpened 3.5-inch secondary edge. The name has been written in the front section. A.F.H. 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. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. 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. Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. It was held in place with a steel washer pinned to the tang. 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. Scabbard also shows paint spray. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. .
The 61/2 inch spear point bladeis invery good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. $13,Offered for sale : One six inch Kinfolks fighting knife. 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. Free shipping for many products! While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Military Blade. [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. Blade shows much sharpening. . You are bidding on a preowned Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife. North American Auction Company.
I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. 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. WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. The smaller Sharks were issued to Navy and Army Air Corps pilots as a bailout knife. This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. 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. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. 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. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War.
Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks 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. Original Item: Only One Available. Leather scabbard is also in nice condition and snap functions nicely. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M.
WWII U.S. Bayonet/Knife for M1 Carbine Kinfolks with M8A1 Scabbard A++ Blade has not been sharpened.
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Original M3 Kinfolks WW2 Trench Knife - All About Pocket Knives IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. 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. Measures approximately 13" long with scabbard. Somers, R.H. (Brig. 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. 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. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . WW2 KINFOLKS NO. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. 1 In Stock. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . This cut is only on one side and can be seen in last photo. 142 No. Peened. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. 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. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. SKIP. The top edge was sharpened about a third of the blade length. 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. Sep 10, 2016. 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? I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly? Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. The third and fourth versions replaced the horn grip with Bakelite, initially secured with brass rivets and with the final variant secured with steel rivets. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. Still others say the knife was designed for and used by U.S. special operatives during World War II. However, the M3's blade design continued in U.S. military service in the form of the U.S. M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. We've beat this dead horse. The Collins made variant was initially produced with horn grip scales that were secured by brass rivets and had a brass cross guard with lobe shaped finials at the end that almost resembled a bar bell. Later M8A1 scabbards were manufactured with a modified extended tab on the web hanger to provide more clearance for the M5 bayonet which rubbed against the wider bayonet handle. 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***. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> 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. Leather V42 type scabbard is nice and solid. 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. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . [1][2][3] However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as Airborne Units and Army Rangers, so these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production. The original leather handle is unused. 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. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. All parts of knife are solid. They are not knife people,we are. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3, The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in about, Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II era, World Wars - Military (Other than edged weapons), Rare & Fine Kninfolks V-44 WWII Era Survival Knife, Exceptional National Armory Brown Springfield Model 1822 (1816 Type II) Flintlock Musket, Extremely Scarce and Fine Suhl 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Christian Funk, Rare Percussion Sharps Carbine and Rifle Combination Tool. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order.
WWII WW2 K.I. Kinfolks M3 M1 Carbine Bayonet Knife + USM8 Scabbard | eBay There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. The Mark 2 was made available to combat soldiers in 1943.