Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. Price 495.00 Quick view Knife, Trench, USM3, Kinfolks on Blade, with USM6, Milsco, 1943. Era, 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% This seems to be a common tactic among collectors, to speak negatively about items that they wish to buy in order to drive down interest. Original Item: Only One Available. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. True, those origins are shrouded in a lot of poor occurrences but the knives stayed on to mark those eras and the good work of manufacturers in, Read More How to Tell the Age of a Marbles Knife by Yourself (5 Methods)Continue, Like it was with dating kissing crane knives, establishing the era that a Ka-bar knife came from can be a bit challenging. 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. 2010 to 2011 - Kinfolks USA with the same X and dot pattern and two dots by USA. Shop with confidence. VINTAGE KINFOLKS FLAME EDGE 330 TC KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY EDGE AND SHEATH. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Clays primary role is as Digital Editor, curating and creating new content for our website and blog, as well as maintaining the Knife Magazine social media accounts (FB/IG: @theknifemag, Twitter: @knifemagazine). International Buyers. Item #22946 Fair condition M3 fighting knife made by Kinfolks Inc. 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. Even if there is no evidence on that, it doesnt drive down the value of these well-made, vintage knives. Item will be shipped International. Possibly the single most iconic fixed blade knife, at least in regards to the tactical world, KA-BAR's US Marine Corps Fighting Knife has been relied upon by generations of American soldiers as one of their primary field and survival tools. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. Battle-tested worldwide since World War II. They cook with vegetables and fruits in season, or at least try as much as they can, and avoid mistakes such as plastic containers or cutlery. Your email address will not be published. Waterman Co.) fighting knife; scarce 7.5-inch blade type, original scabbard, WW2 era Camillus official-issue US Coast Guard 1944 USCG knife, rosewood handles, orig shackle; scarce type. Sword Guards, Caps And Bands, The Collection Of A Gentleman Of Brooklyn. 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. 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. It is not known when these knives went out of production, but they made it as far as 1993. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. TO Ride, Shoot Straight, and Speak the Truth. 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. I checked out some of their other offerings too. Kinfolks 6" fighting knife. The grips are inFINEcondition and are free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. In that case, this book is also a good investment. OLD KINFOLKS LEATHER STACKED HANDLE BIRD & TROUT KNIFE LITTLE NICE LOOK !!! However, that should not deter you from knowing when your knife was probably made. These are not empty words. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. This was my dad's deer hunting knife and it sits in a gun safe, but I was wondering how old it might be. Be prepared to take clear pictures of the knife, but never send the knife to anyone to have it dated for you. Boker produced the smallest number of m3 trench knives. Fine, 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). Collins and Case produced the majority of the V-44s. It has been said that the Navaho Code Talkers during WW II carried them but its never been proven one way or the other. WWII, vintage kinfolks knives for sale | eBay Skip to main content Shop by category Shop by category Enter your search keyword Picture 1 of 10. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Couples. Winning bid: US $59.00 [ 1 bid] Shipping: $6.50 Standard Shipping | See details . 14 (July 2): The National Military And Sho. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. The extended TPR guard protects against accidental injuries to your hands while in use. The company still exists today . I didn't see a Kinfolks thread, so I thought I'd start one. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife 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. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. SKIP. Your email address will not be published. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! They do have collector value. This article appears in the July 2021 issue of KNIFE Magazine. I know a very minute portion of Kinfolks history. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. 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. Reviews (2) Filter reviews . If you have one of such knives, follow the guide above to narrow down the date or era as much as you can. Original WW2 US USMC 1942 VILLAGE BLACKSMITH Bolo Knife Sweet! This American heritage contributes to the high-value craftsmanship and quality control that ships with these knives. 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. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. CONDITION: This knife is in exceptional condition. 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. Mairie Sud. 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. Offered is a genuine WWII U.S. Military fighting knife manufactured by the Kinfolks Cutlery Company. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII USN MARK 1 Fighting Knife RH Pal 35 Not Original Sheath at the best online prices at eBay! 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. WW2~ Camillus NY. Kinfolks 6 fighting knife. Persian Gulf Command, 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. Required fields are marked *. Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. Bidders will have to estimate shipping cost until auction completion when I will give the actual shipping cost. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. The master blade full Stamped (Kinfolks) backside (Authorized/ Reproduction/Stainless) All blades walk and talk. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, Hunting Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives, Buck Knives Hunting Collectible Fixed Blade Knives, Hunting Collectible Vintage Fixed Blade Knives, Schrade Hunting Collectible Fixed Blade Knives, KA-BAR Hunting Collectible Fixed Blade Knives, Stainless Steel Handle Hunting Collectible Fixed Blade Knives. Insurance is recommended but not required. 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. 368 FIGHTING KNIFE and SHEATH - Sep 10, 2016 | Milestone Auctions in OH 9 3/4" overall with 5 3/4" blade, good markings, blade has evidence of old sharpening. A rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive but its never been proven one or. 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