Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. [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. D2 CIRCA: 1930s-1950s ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSION, Dagger and Pocket Knife Assortment Including an original U.S. World War II RH Pal 36 fighting knife with leather scabbard; a Case XX P203-6 chromium fixed blade fish fillet knife in its leather scabba, A THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO OR FIGHTING KNIFE, 15.25cm flattened diamond section plain blade, regulation ribbed cast metal grip, contained in its partial leather scabbard. Sign up for a new account in our community. The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly? If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. I understand that the are many people on ebay who misrepresent their military items, so suspicion is always warranted, but this collection is legitimate and valuable and I still have a bit more to list for sale. Blade measures approximately 7" long. Overall measures approx 12" long.. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Description 5/8/18 - This is an extremely rare, all original US M3 Fighting knife made by Kinfolks during WW2. Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. Hartzell’s Auction Gallery will Han. By Leather scabbard is also in nice condition and snap functions nicely. COVINGTON -Rare FSSF Knife, Kinfolks Knife with Stacked Leather Handle & Sheath, US WW2 CASE XX PIG STICKER fighting trench knife 3 sm pin 29th Infantry Div, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 GUARD MARKED FIGHTING KNIFE ORIGINAL SHEATH **MINTY**, Vintage KINFOLKS RARE HUNTING KNIFE 5" Steel Blade BONE Handle Full Tang, US WW2 CASE XX PIG STICKER fighting trench knife leather sheath scabbard wwii, WW2 RED SPACER USN PAL RH37 MARK 2 FIGHTING KNIFE IN ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***, WW2 USMC Custom Fightimg Knife EGA East Bros Sydney, US WW2 Custom RANDALL Model 1 Springfield Fighting Knife w/ Sheath, Rare, Vintage, Yellow Kinfolks Model Y330 & Y333 Twin Set, Hunting Knife, Case. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. Handles generally were stacked leathersome with fiber spacers, some without. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Co. Names Vilakis Tony and Irene have been carved at the back of the sheath. I can't really see the pommels due to the photo angle. While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. Pommel cap is undamaged. 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. eBay is committed to your privacy. Blade is nice showing some light grey spots but no pits or rust. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. [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. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. Somers, R.H. (Brig. 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. North American Auction Company. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. Enter your search keyword Advanced: Daily Deals; Help & Contact; Sell; My eBay Expand My eBay. 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. Dismiss, Payments section within ourTerms and Condition, CASE XX USA limited edition Grizzly, Elk, Pheasant, Turkey scrimshaw Trapper knife made 2005-2006 (model 6254SS); scarce NIB with papers, Great Britain Cold War era NATO-issue 1988 ROYAL NAVY DECK KNIFE, original leather sheath; great condition. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. [12][2] The steel crossguard had an angular bend at one end to facilitate a thumb rest. Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. [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. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. Leather grip shows some wear but is tight. FOR SALE! All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. [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. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. Sincerely, Lisa. Did you look at the rest of them? Grip is real nice with no damage. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Scabbard is nice with no damage. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Some military knivesnot just the 225Qwere stamped very lightly, while others were deeply stamped. Blade has been sharpened. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. Blade measures 8 inches in length. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. Scabbard is marked with the Flaming Bomb and U.S. . Give Today. 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. Union Cutlery Co. made approximately 1 million USMC-stamped KA-BAR knives for distribution in the South Pacific. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. It appears to be in very good condition. You are bidding on a preowned Original WW2 Kinfolks 6" Blade Fighting Knife. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. Shop by category. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Free shipping for many products! 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). This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. The 61/2 inch spear point bladeis invery good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. 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. 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. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. 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. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. We all learned a lot about these knives! It does not have any major issues or damage. Scarce knife . Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. 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