The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. The Kinfolks company was an outgrowth of the success of the W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus cutlery companies. Every day, memories of World War IIits sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. The model 380 was one of the most popular. Blade shows sharpening. [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. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). 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. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The prototype for what became the M3 was evaluated in December 1942 by the civilian board of directors of the Smaller War Plants Corporation Board (SWPC)[13] against another competing design, the US Marine Corps' KA-BAR fighting utility knife. The 61/2 inch spear point bladeis invery good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. Handles generally were stacked leathersome with fiber spacers, some without. 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]. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. Release mechanism functions as it should. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> Shop by category. In excellent used condition. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. As the U.S. The initials "IJ" are scribed into the scabbard. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. The grooves provided better purchase. Leather handle is great with no issues. Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. . Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, WW2 Vintage Kinfolks Military Fixed Blade Combat Fighting Utility Knife, OLD VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA HUNTING KNIFE OR WW2 MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SHEATH, WW2 Kinfolks USA Mk 1 Commando Combat Bowie Knife, KINFOLKS M3 Trench Knife -US WW2 -Blade-marked/WWII -PERFECT BLADE -BLUED -#73, Original WW2 Kinfolks 6 Blade Fighting Knife, WW2 US Kinfolks Fighting Knife Leather Scabbard, KINFOLKS 6 Inch WWII WW2 Fighting Knife W/Original Sheath *Very Rare*Made In USA, WWII WW2 AAC ARMY AIR CORPS KINFOLKS FIGHTING KNIFE, WWII WW2 USN USMC KINFOLKS 6 INCH FIGHTING KNIFE EXCELLENT CONDITION, WWII US M1 CARBINE BAYONET FIGHTING KNIFE KINFOLKS USM4 w/ M8A1 Scabbard, RARE VINTAGE Case WW2 Fighting Survival Knife Blade Kinfolks Sheath, WW2 CASE V42 STILETTO -Identified to US CAPTAIN S.W. Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/FIGHTING Knife with ORIGINAL Leather sheath is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Manufactured by the Imperial company. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. Blade is marked USMC and KA-BAR. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. More Info . Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. [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 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. Snap functions great. Both Sheath and knife have some wear but not too bad for the age. Handle looks somewhat like the lower end of a femur bone. Tip is chipped and shows some light scratches to resharpen it. It does not have any major issues or damage. [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. The Mark I probably the World War II military knife encountered most in the marketplace. The original leather handle is unused. Cole, some 50,000 of the knives were acquired by the USAAF between 1934 and 1942, when the folding (or fixed blade) survival machete replaced the, The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. M4s were issued to troops for use as a combat knife even though their weapon may not have been able to accommodate a bayonet. The smaller Sharks were issued to Navy and Army Air Corps pilots as a bailout knife. Camillus, Colonial, Geneva Forge, Pal, Robeson, KA-BAR, Boker and Kinfolks made them. Closure strap is nice and snap functions great. SKIP. Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 945 . Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. 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. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . 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. Did you look at the rest of them? Blade is "CASE" marked at Ricasso. The blade is dated and maker stamped, a variation seldom seen by US M3 collectors. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. Hope this helps to clarify things. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. Collins and Case produced the majority of the V-44s. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Persian Gulf Command, 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). Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Ontario USA P1 USMC Parachutist, 1995: 8 1/2 overall with a 4 1/8 blade; Ontario USA Navy Mark 1, 1995: 9 overall with a 4 blade, VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath RIGHT HAND, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath LEFT HAND, WW2 (WWII) PAL Woodsman (machete / ax / tool), 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger / with Hanger - World War II German, Vintage AK-47 Bayonet with Scabbard Matching serial #s. Arab two prong tip Sword with original sheath. 1 In Stock. May 6, 2017 in EDGED WEAPONS, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-WWII-1943-Kinfolks-Inc-US-M3-Trench-Fighting-Knife-M8-B-M-Co-Scabbard-/142371694104?hash=item212603a618:g:EY8AAOSwtGlZCnfT, Original blade-dated Kinfolks have pinned pommels, and blued finish. 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. TheWestern V-44offered here is in aboutFINEcondition. 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. View all items for sale by Arkansas Knives, Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $13.50. This M3 is the first pattern with the maker on the blade and the date of 1943. 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. 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. Cole, some 50,000 of the knives were acquired by the USAAF between 1934 and 1942, when the folding (or fixed blade) survival machete replaced theV-44. Condition: As FoundDimensions: L-12".Provenance: From a New York City Estate. The handle is excellent and there's a strong US flaming bomb ordnance stamp on the pommel. Kninfolks, Comparing the blade stamp with known good examples in my reference material, I can plaining see differences in the shapes or styling of the (S),and (3). Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. ), 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. Scabbard is nice showing some wear but no damage. North American Auction Company. Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. 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. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. It was held in place with a steel washer pinned to the tang. 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. I checked out some of their other offerings too. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. This is an M3 fighting knife. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. Blade still shiny. The bottom of the pommel shows the U.S. "Flaming Bomb" proof mark. The handle and stacked leather grip arein similar condition, looking well used, but not abused, with a nice color and roundover. Great homogeneous set. Snap functions great. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade Pre-Owned C $262.21 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now from United States Sponsored Kinfolks Fixed Blade Knife #25 Made in USA Wood Handle 9" Overall Length vintage Pre-Owned C $104.87 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored 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. Release button functions great. Blade measures 7 3/16 of an inch. All original rivets are all present; the leather is soft and supple still. Tags: This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. ok joo ri instagram. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Blade is nice showing some light grey spots but no pits or rust. While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. [5] A rawhide thong on the end of the sheath allowed the user to tie the sheathed knife to his leg to prevent it from flapping when running. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". 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). For collectible knives and edged weaponsArgocoinsaccepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. Blade shows light surface rust in some areas but no pitting. Blade is unsharpened. Has a leather handle and scabbard. The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3rdand 4thproduction Collins #18 knife. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. Co Scabbard Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US Current Bid: $235.50 Auction ends May 11, 2017 13:59 PDT Bids: 7 Place bid Get to know the seller absoluteestates Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States Member since: Sep 27, 2000 Positive Feedback: 100% Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. World War 2 German close combat fighting boot knife with scabbard. Free shipping for many products! I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. 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. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Comes its original USM8 bakelite scabbard, 1st type, manufactured by B.M. We purchased this collection a few years ago. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. Give Today. 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 Do your homework gang! These are not empty words. Summary; Recently Viewed . [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. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. 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. They have some very nice knives for sale too! Blade finishes were blued and polished. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. US WWII OSS STILETTO Pancake Flipper Sheath -CIA/WW2 Dagger/Knife Collection. U.S. with flaming Bomb. 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. SIZE: BLADE 5" L TERMS: Please Read Carefully. HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. Ships from Willoughby, OH, United States. . We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. with flaming bomb. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. eBay is committed to your privacy. WWII USN MK2 Fighting Knife by KA-BAR with Scabbard. $240.00. Sell a Similar Item. The grips are inFINEcondition and are free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. All parts of knife are solid. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. Awesome find in this Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife from the second World War. Camillus N.Y. . 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. Variations included different spacer colors, marks/stamps, pommel thicknesses and materials, piening vs. welding of the pommels, blue vs. polished blades, and smooth vs. grooved handles. . . While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. Leather scabbard is also in nice condition and snap functions nicely. 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. 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. Leather V42 type scabbard is nice and solid. Blade shows much darkening. Original example produced by the Camillus Cutlery Co. Blending Metals to Arm Our Fighting Men, Popular Science, Vol. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. Please note the absence of a condition report does n, WWII era USMC KA-BAR fighting knife with sheath. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. Shop by category. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. 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. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Grip is real nice with no damage. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. 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 This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. After WWII, however, most M1 carbines were retrofitted to accept the M4 bayonet. Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. 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. registration. Its a day to participate in exercises expressive of our recognition of the skill, gallantry, and uncompromising devotion to duty characteristic of the Armed Forces in the carrying out of their missions,as President Harry Truman put it in 1950. [2] While specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared with that of the KA-BAR convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production.[2][5]. Everything from airplanes, tanks, guns, and ammunition were needed to make sure that soldiers were equipped with the right tools. This sheath is also correct for all post-war U.S. bayonets including the M4, M5, M6, and M7. 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. Grips are plexiglass and are in nice condition with no cracks or chips. This one has a staked pommel, and appears to be refinished,plus the handle does not appear correct, looks like handle was replaced. Although this knife 285163348244 The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. Leather handle is real nice with a tiny crack at crossguard. 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. . Scabbard is real nice with no damage. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Very sharp!!! The buyer might be pissed! The metal shows some light toning and scattered areas of age discoloration as well, but it completely free of any real pitting. or tool use. 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 M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. Scarce A.C.C. Scabbard measures 25 1/4 inches from throat to bottom of drag. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. Blade is marked Kinfolks at the ricasso as pictured. 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 Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. 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The leather scabbard shows wear. In the United States, World War II mobilized a workforce that had never been seen before. by Wayne Goddard US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. 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. 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). 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. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. We all learned a lot about these knives! 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). There are no major cracks, and the leather is still soft. Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! Skip to main content. The M3 replaced the OSS dagger in service in 1944. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." Some blades do look to have like finishes. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. Snap functions great. See pics. Scabbard is named, serial numbered and dated, Jan. 30 1944. Fastening snap functions great. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. See pics. Metal areas to scabbard have been painted black. 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. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. The knife is constructed. Learn more about our privacy notice and user agreement. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. [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]. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. US WWII Kinfolks Utility/Fighting Knife with Scabbard is in Excellent Condition. Anthony . About Me 12/21/20 - This is a fairly scarce US M3 fighting knife made by Kinfolks Inc. Only about 135,000 of these knives were made, being the 5th scarcest m3 manufacturer. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. The blade is unused but does have some carbon spotting. Leather rings make up the handle. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment.
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