Vintage Japanese Lacquerware Jewelry Music Box Works!! Item will be shipped International. The 4 belt loop is 1 wide and is secure by a pair of brass rivets that have a deeply oxidized patina and some green surface verdigris. RARE WWII WW2 M3 PAL Fighting Knife US Army USMC M8AI B.M.Co SCABBARD, WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers, Pair WW2 Vintage Throwing Knifes w Sheath Knife Crafters Philadelphia PA Rare NR, US WW2 CASE XX PIG STICKER fighting trench knife leather sheath scabbard wwii, VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA STACKED LEATHER FIXED BLADE HUnTING KNIFE, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 KABAR FIGHTING KNIFE, ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***, WW2 era American PAL RH-36 fighting knife, original leather scabbard, No Reserve, Vintage US WWII M3 fighting commando trench knife KINFOLKS custom handle NICE. Could be a fake. The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. Try these methods to determine whether your Kinfolks knife is an original, or to know when it was made: One of the most comprehensive dating instructions for Kinfolks knives has been put together by Dean Elliot Case. Outdoor Life releases five new knives and a handy camping hatchet this year, and this Camping Chef Knife wears that field-to-table mantle well. I found a website and came to find out this brand is part of the famed "Case" knife making family, but I couldn't find anything to specifically date it. Winning bid: US $59.00 [ 1 bid] Shipping: $6.50 Standard Shipping | See details . 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). Others give only a very vague date when the original Kinfolks company was making its knives and nothing more. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Sword Guards, Caps And Bands, The Collection Of A Gentleman Of Brooklyn. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Kinfolks By Parker under the Tennessee River Valley Association Inc. Case Family Classics Honey Bone Large Congress just like a 6488 Case Pattern. One of the biggest challenges with dating any kind of knife at all is the change of ownership that might have occurred along the line. All of these make the recipe for a truly great knife that deserves our attention. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. Pair of Kinfolks Bird&Trout knives , #933 , 3" blade, 6 1/8" overall, scratches and pitting,leather handle with dings and scuffs. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. View cart for details. Be prepared to take clear pictures of the knife, but never send the knife to anyone to have it dated for you. Solid knife. 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. 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. 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. Today, you and I are going to go through a journey that should, hopefully, help us estimate the founding date of your Kinfolks knife or what era it came from at the least. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. 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 is shown with arrow. The model 380 was one of the most popular. This refers to the Flame Edge Super Hunter model which was made in the USA. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. The brand name has since been resurrected. Co. Kinfolk Hunting Collectible Fixed Blade Knives. Details about Vintage Kinfolks Hunting Combat Knife With Original Sheath See original listing. 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). This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. WWII, SKIP. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Of the 2,590,240 ordered by the U.S. Government, Kinfolks produced only 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. ! Besides Kinfolks knives, there are a series of other well-made knives that you may have and want to date. According to knife collector, researcher and author Bill Walters, only two of the brass mounted Western V-44 knives are known to exist. To see this page as it is meant to appear, please enable your Javascript! Free shipping for many products! Required fields are marked *. Shop with confidence. 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. 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. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. However, that beauty does come with some challenges in telling the exact era that the knife is from. 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. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. 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. Good and responsible. Though many SEALs also opt to carry their own knife of choice, this is the. 8 (Nov. 21): The National Military And Sh, Tools And Weapons Illustrated By The Egyptian Collection In University C, Big Book Of Pocket Knives Identification & Values, Arms And The Man Vol. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. There is no definitive history of the Kinfolks knife around, but the little we know of them is as interesting. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. 0.2 miles from Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg. 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. 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. WWII M3 Fighting Knife Leather Scabbard- This is a leather scabbard for the M-3 fighting knife. Likewise, everyone simply assumes that these knives only come from between the 1920s 1930s era, which is not the case. Just to be clear I have no interest in this listing. 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. The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. CONDITION: This knife is in exceptional condition. This page was last updated: 01-Mar 20:09. An impact resistant TPR handle is strong and textured for a slip-proof grip, complete with a brass lanyard hole. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. ! All that can contribute to making it harder to know when these knives came from. Messages. It has a clear 'Kinfolks Inc.' mark. The blade is marked 'U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. 1943'. Of all the knives that I have ever tried to date, the Kinfolks remain one of the most beautiful. 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. WW2 U.S. M3 BOKER guard marked trench, fighting knife 1943-44 W/ m8a1 scabbard. They are of good quality and hold an edge. Today, its time to date the Cattaraugus knife to a specific era and see what beauty you have, Read More How to Date a Cattaraugus Knife (5 Methods Explained)Continue, Some of the best knives that we know today either came before any of the World Wars or were made because of one or both of those wars. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. TO Ride, Shoot Straight, and Speak the Truth. LIV No. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. XLVIII No. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly? Original leather scabbard is in good overall condition, considering the age; the keeper is falling apart and it had came off completely but it could be replaced a relatively easy fix. Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. It appears to be in very good condition. It is not known when these knives went out of production, but they made it as far as 1993. Co. Trench-Fighting Knife-Sheath-USM6, WW2 WWII US Navy USN KA-BAR MARK 2 Fighting Knife, WW2 ULSTER US 10TH MOUNTAIN DIV. LI No. eBay is committed to your privacy. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. OLD KINFOLKS LEATHER STACKED HANDLE BIRD & TROUT KNIFE LITTLE NICE LOOK !!! Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. from Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Knife, Combat, Theater-made, Plexiglas, with Leather Scabbard. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). If you have one of such knives, follow the guide above to narrow down the date or era as much as you can. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. Kinfolks 6 fighting knife. We've beat this dead horse. Sold Out Item # 55242 $250.00 More Info For Sale By: Nutmeg State Knives Kinfolks #330- 3 Bird & Trout Excellent 0. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives - spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. Olszewski Goebel Hummel Miniature "what Now" Signed, Vintage Sears Roebuck 1977 Merry Mushroom Spoon Rest, VINTAGE Jedi Star Wars Darth Vader Collectors Case MINT, Dept. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 6 3/4 carbon steel blade (11 1/2 overall length) Black phosphate coated blade, butt, guard and blood groove Brown stacked leather washer handle The knives of choice for combat veterans. As soon as the old stock of aluminum parts was depleted Kinfolks started to use bakelite for guards and pommels on all of their fighting knives. 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