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. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. Red Moroccan bowie knife scabbard, 6-1/2" long, 1" wide throat: Good: $350.00: Maroon Moroccan bowie knife scabbard . The sheath is also from Kinfolks and the model on the knife indicates that it is a 380. 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. Build a man a fire and he will be warm for the night, but set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life. Moderate wear. Website. Did you look at the rest of them? Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. Others give only a very vague date when the original Kinfolks company was making its knives and nothing more. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. Poor 0. Business. LI No. 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. it was issued during the early days of the war. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. 19,988. Challenges with Dating the Kinfolks Knife. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Rare unused condition with hard-to find original scabbard is included. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. 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. This is shown with arrow. One thing you might not have guessed is that two of the founding members J. Russell Case and Dean Case also found the Case Knife company. on Sep 10, 2016 9 3/4" overall with 5 3/4" blade, good markings, blade has evidence of old sharpening. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. WW2 USN Navy Unissued MK1 CAMILLUS Fighting Knife not Bayonet US MKI Mark 1 WWII, World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve, WW2 RED SPACER USN PAL RH37 MARK 2 FIGHTING KNIFE IN ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***, Rare, Vintage, Yellow Kinfolks Model Y330 & Y333 Twin Set, Hunting Knife, Case. Click . Winning bidder will be responsible for checking the legality of receiving items through the mail. JavaScript is disabled. 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. The knife comes with a leather M6 scabbard made by Milsco. 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. Stacked leather washers handle with red and black fiber spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. The grip, guard and blade are all tightly secured to each other and there is absolutely no movement or wobble in any of the components. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. They, along with many other companies, also suffered when men in the company joined the war effort by enlisting even when they were deferred with required jobs at a cutlery as a specialized skill. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. The company still exists today . VINTAGE US WWII M3 fighting commando trench knife KINFOLKS custom handle NICE - $141.22. This is a cool old Kinfolks acrylic handled Y330 knife in its original sheath, with a "butterscotch" colored handle. They have some very nice knives for sale too! OLD VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA HUNTING KNIFE OR WW2 MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SHEATH $225.00 Free shipping or Best Offer Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade $199.99 $6.45 shipping Rare Vintage Kinfolk Flame Edge Super Hunter Knife 568 TC Stag W/ Sheath Nice $249.99 $9.99 shipping . As the war progressed, Kinfolks had to phase out the use of aluminum due to the wartime ban on the . All of these make the recipe for a truly great knife that deserves our attention. Traveler rating. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives. Kinfolks Inc. PAL Pal Blade & Tool Co. / PAL Robeson Robeson Cutlery Co. Utica : Utica Cutlery Co. / Utica Viner . Solo. Required fields are marked *. Find great deals on eBay for vintage kinfolks knives. Most sell in the $100 to $400 range depending on condition. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. I'm not a heavy knife guy, but I have a few books. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. Kinfolks fighting knife and original scabbard. I know he was using it as far back as the 50's, but that's about it. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. CONDITION: This knife is in exceptional condition. Families. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. 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). Like the various info stampings on the barrel of a S&W revolver, the company may have used different variations of their stamping/logo at different points in time. Kinfolks trench knife with nude female decoration on sheath: Good: $225.00: Navy style pocket knife: Fine: . Kinfolks Founded by Dean Case, Russ Case and Tint Champlin Little Valley, New York 1925-1957 Literally founded by kin - cousins Dean and Russ Case, and Tint Champlin - the venture was to help W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus Cutlery meet production demands for fixed-blade knives. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. In the post-war period Kinfolks returned to their pre-war production of utility, household and hunting knives, but by 1957 were unable to remain in business due to labor disputes. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. The pommel is Ordnance Bomb marked. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. Bidders will have to estimate shipping cost until auction completion when I will give the actual shipping cost. We've beat this dead horse. Bidders will have to estimate shipping cost until auction completion when I will give the actual shipping cost. 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). Be prepared to take clear pictures of the knife, but never send the knife to anyone to have it dated for you. They are very hard to date the exact time they were produced. Check out local knife forums where you have experienced knife collectors, enthusiasts, and users too. Co. Item can be shipped International. The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. The V44 was issued to the USAF and some Commonwealth aircrews as part of their "bail-out" survival kit stored under the pilot's seat (see photos). WW2~ Camillus NY. The 6 1/2 inch spear point blade is in very good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. Boker, Kinfolks, Robeson, Utica, Imperial, Case, Aerial and Pal also made M3s. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. This page was last updated: 01-Mar 20:09. 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). 0.2 miles from Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg. Most items being shipped will average between $20.00 and $25.00 shipping cost. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife ? This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated "plain" leather scabbard. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. Just a WAG, but you might be able to dial in a bit by researching the stamped logos on each side of the blade. 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 M6 leather Scabbard by Milwaukee Saddlery Co. (MILSCO). If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Vintage US WWII M3 fighting commando trench knife KINFOLKS custom handle NICE. 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. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. Kinfolks US M3 Knife with M6 Scabbard $1,195.00 Availability: Out of stock SKU 052522-6 Description 5/26/22 - This is a fairly scarce US M3 fighting knife by Kinfolks. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Kinfolks 6" fighting knife. Kinfolks By Parker under the Tennessee River Valley Association Inc. Case Family Classics Honey Bone Large Congress just like a 6488 Case Pattern. View cart for details. With a 6-inch stainless steel blade, it's a perfectly compact piece of equipment for this elite and efficient group. Search our products for it! Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? Insurance is recommended but not required. SKIP. As soon as the old stock of aluminum parts was depleted Kinfolks had switched to Bakelite guards and pommels on all of their WW2 knives. from The model 380 was one of the most popular. Very good 1. 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