Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. First of all, try getting online. 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. As the war progressed, Kinfolks had to phase out the use of aluminum due to the wartime ban on the . Handle have no cracks, does have a spot where someone sanded a spot. Blade is in fair condition with virtually no bluing remaining. Item must be paid for with Paypal. Although a part of the Case knives family, Kinfolks knives didnt have a long run in the market. Please email again if you have any further questions or photo requests and I'd be happy to accomodate. 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. And it still holds up today as one of the best knives ever made fixed or otherwise. The scabbard is in great condition with crisp markings and completely in tact leather and stitching. It is not known when these knives went out of production, but they made it as far as 1993. Just look at it and you would see the same thing. Even if there is no evidence on that, it doesnt drive down the value of these well-made, vintage knives. SKIP. 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. The originals stopped being made such a long time ago that the catalogs and materials to identify them might have all gotten lost, or might be unreliable. Traveler type. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 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 They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. LI No. 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. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! Business. All that can contribute to making it harder to know when these knives came from. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. Kinfolks Inc. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife ? The rare Western produced V-44s were a simplified version of the 3rdand 4thproduction Collins #18 knife. By It is not known when these knives went out of production, but they made it as far as 1993. Kinfolks Knife U.s.a.wwii Fighting Knife Kinfolks U.s. Arms And The Man Vol. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! OLD KINFOLKS LEATHER STACKED HANDLE BIRD & TROUT KNIFE LITTLE NICE LOOK !!! Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. Looking for a particular book or back issue? 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). 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. Scarce genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufcatured by Camillus and hallmarked on blade, featuring a custom-made hilt, which provides a better grip and enhanced protection. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. 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. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. 14 (July 2): The National Military And Sho. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. Something went wrong. 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. Moderate wear. LIII No. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. The fibreglass has been repainted place. It measures 4 " in length and has nominally .56" balls at the end. An impact resistant TPR handle is strong and textured for a slip-proof grip, complete with a brass lanyard hole. Reviewed January 6, 2019 . Oct 17, 2016. All of these make the recipe for a truly great knife that deserves our attention. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. 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. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. 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. Click below to begin your paid subscription. #331 , 3 3/8" blade, 6 7/8" overall, Kinfolks Authorized Reproduction (CASE) Bone Muskrat Knife NIB - Nice Bone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Kinfolks Authorized Reproduction (CASE) 61050 Bone Coke Bottle Knife NIB - Nice Bone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice 3 3/8" closed knife. The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. ! Of course, they were sharp and most of them are older than us, but that doesnt mean we lost interest. Peened. Good and responsible. 13 (Dec. 21): The National Military And Sh, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Challenges with Dating the Kinfolks Knife. The pommel is Ordnance Bomb marked. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Kinfolks WWIIvar option_df_159643 = {"outline":[],"forceFit":"true","autoEnableOutline":"false","autoEnableThumbnail":"false","overwritePDFOutline":"false","direction":"1","pageMode":"0","source":"https:\/\/www.knifemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogpost\/KM-July-2021-Kinfolk.pdf","wpOptions":"true"}; if(window.DFLIP && DFLIP.parseBooks){DFLIP.parseBooks();}, HistoryKinfolks Inc.Knife Magazine ArchivesKNIFE Magazine July 2021WWIIWWII Knives. Id rather give up now than give you a piece of misleading information anyway. 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. 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. 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. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). Most items being shipped will average between $20.00 and $25.00 shipping cost. The knife is in very good condition with original sheath. You could simply want to know if several Kinfolks knives in your possession are originals before you list them for sale too. The Kinfolks brand was acquired by Robeson Cutlery of Perry, NY, where knives with the Kinfolks name were produced under the direction of another Case cousin, Emmerson Case. Militaria & Weapons Original Item: Only One Available. Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. The Kinfolks #330- 3 Bird & Trout BRAND: Kinfolks MAKER: Kinfolks No Visible Tang Stamp BRAND: I believe this to be a Kinfolks Knife Kinfolks U.S.A. -Model 962 BRAND: Kinfolks PATTERN: Kinfolks Authorized Reproduction Cracked Ice Trapper Knife c.1997 - Cracked Ice Celluloid Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice SPRING HILL CUTLERY (eBay: bargainseller02), Vintage Kinfolks Y330 Knife; 1920s - 1940s (? Families. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Sign up for a new account in our community. Theyre not like the other vintage war knives Ive dated because theyre not fighting knives. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. 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. This American heritage contributes to the high-value craftsmanship and quality control that ships with these knives. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. KINFOLKS 6 Inch WWII WW2 Fighting Knife W/Original Sheath *Very Rare*Made In USA Pre-Owned $125.00 Seller: jakd30 (14) 93.8% or Best Offer +$17.10 shipping Sponsored WWII WW2 USN USMC KINFOLKS 6 INCH FIGHTING KNIFE EXCELLENT CONDITION $325.00 Seller: vpt60 (1,008) 100% or Best Offer +$16.00 shipping Sponsored I know he was using it as far back as the 50's, but that's about it. Kinfolk Hunting Collectible Fixed Blade Knives. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. 19,988. 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. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. Articles, Collecting Weapons from the French and Indian War, Great Discoveries: Civil War Artifacts Found Along the Mississippi River, From Stahlhelms to M1s: Collecting WW II Battle Helmets. 3 (Oct. 19): The National Military And Shoo, Arms And The Man Vol. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Original WW2 US USMC 1942 VILLAGE BLACKSMITH Bolo Knife Sweet! The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. It's easy! All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. 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). Still,, Read More How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods)Continue. 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). Most sell in the $100 to $400 range depending on condition. Date Your Case Knives Without a Tang Stamp Should you own an old Case knife, you can still find ways to date it, even if the tang stamp is faded and no longer visible. He is also a contributor and Associate Editor of the print magazine. XLVIII No. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. Could be a fake. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Might work ain't never dated any of my kinfolks. Learn more about our privacy notice and user agreement. 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. In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. Mairie Sud. I checked out some of their other offerings too. Original Vintage WWII "Kinfolks" Fighting Knife, Old Vintage Kinfolks M3 Military Fighting Knife, Kinfolks Fighting Survival Knife With Kinfolks Marked Leather Scabbard, Kinfolks Fighting Knife With Kinfolks Scabbard. Camillus USMC fighting knife with sheath: Very Good: $375.00: KA-BAR USMC fighting knife with sheath : Very Fine: . This is an early production type with a solid aluminum pommel and fullered 5-inch blade, original pattern-embossed leather scabbard is included. The extended TPR guard protects against accidental injuries to your hands while in use. 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. ! 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. Good used condition. Knife, Combat, Theater-made, Plexiglas, with Leather Scabbard. New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. Traveler rating. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. Case family cousins Dean and Russ Case, along with Tint Champlin started the company in 1925, in Little Valley New York to help provide production support and fixed blade knives to the other two companies. WW2 U.S. M3 BOKER guard marked trench, fighting knife 1943-44 W/ m8a1 scabbard. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. The original knife was the, The survival machete has been known by collectors as the, The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Required fields are marked *. vintage kinfolks knives for sale | eBay Skip to main content Shop by category Shop by category Enter your search keyword 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. Just a WAG, but you might be able to dial in a bit by researching the stamped logos on each side of the blade. Save kinfolks knife ww2 to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. Picture Information. I have covered some of them here for you: Those guides expose you to some insider tips and strategies to get the exact date of these knives, narrow down their era or simply confirm if you have the original thing. 6 rue du Faisan, 67000, Strasbourg France. 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). Cases initial production knife was a copy of the third Collins production variant with Bakelite grips, the barbell shaped brass guard and brass rivets to secure the grips. Little has been written about Kinfolks Incorporated and even less has been written about their contribution to the war effort during World War II. The white line referred to, comes about when the knife has a factory edge that was done after the knife was Parkerized. The belt loop is solid and intact and remains very crisp, which is uncommon as the design was prone to excessive wear and breakage. Alternately, you can look for Facebook groups or other social media gatherings where you can find such knife experts. 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. Some blades do look to have like finishes. The bulky Bakelite grip scales are black and have a mostly smooth texture. Bidders will have to estimate shipping cost until auction completion when I will give the actual shipping cost. We purchased this collection a few years ago. The knife has the cast brass "barbell" shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war aluminum pommel type; original leather scabbard $ 169.99 Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel "private purchase fighter" type; orig leather scabbard. Picture 1 of 10. Kinfolks fighting knife and original scabbard. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Red Moroccan bowie knife scabbard, 6-1/2" long, 1" wide throat: Good: $350.00: Maroon Moroccan bowie knife scabbard . Maybe ask her to just go for a nice walkinstead of a dinner and a movie. However, if you got the knife from an older person (your father, grandfather, uncle, etc), you might not need the book. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant The scabbard is complete and solid, with all of its original stitching tightly in place and no visible loss. 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 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). Cases initial production knife was a copy of the third Collins production variant with Bakelite grips, the barbell shaped brass guard and brass rivets to secure the grips. The master blade full Stamped (Kinfolks) backside (Authorized/ Reproduction/Stainless) All blades walk and talk. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. According to knife collector, researcher and author Bill Walters, only two of the brass mounted Western V-44 knives are known to exist. View cart for details. Tags: Handle have no cracks, does have a spot where someone sanded a spot. Your email address will not be published. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Estimated Price: $ 1,400 - $ 2,250 Price Realized: Details Outstanding U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated in Early Blade-Marked Configuration, with M6 Sheath Manufacturer: None Model: None Type: Other Gauge: Barrel: Finish: Grip: Stock: Item Views: 1358 Item Interest: Very Active Catalog Page: 349 Class: Other Description: Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. 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. 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. This one has a remade wrapped plastic grip. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. Only purchases on eBay are covered by the eBay purchase protection programs. Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. JavaScript is disabled. 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! This knife hasa Moose Co. M6 sheath.M3 and militaria collectors are always on the lookout for a 1943blade-dated M3 paired with a leather M6 1943 sheath. The third and fourth versions replaced the horn grip with Bakelite, initially secured with brass rivets and with the final variant secured with steel rivets. They are not knife people,we are. Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. However, that should not deter you from knowing when your knife was probably made. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated "plain" leather scabbard. from 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. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. 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. Couples. WWII, 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. If you do, that might be the last time you see that fine blade. Co. The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. The company closed shop in the 1950s and they have since been resurrected in other capacities. If you are vastly interested in the story of how three cousins came together to found a knife company that we still know today, check the book out on Amazon today. 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. kinfolks knife. H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. The knife is in very good condition with original sheath. This knife and sheath saw honest use during World War 2. During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. FOR SALE! These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. Website. Very good 1. Your email address will not be published. They do have collector value. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. Like all of the scabbards except those delivered with the Western knives, this one has no hilt retaining strap. Unless you are fascinated by these things, as am I. Kinfolks used to mark their knife blades, and those markings helped tell what era the knives came from. This article appears in the July 2021 issue of KNIFE Magazine. 22 (Sept. 1): The National Military And, Arms And The Man Vol. The sheath is also from Kinfolks and the model on the knife indicates that it is a 380. Item will be shipped International. A great diversity of edged weapons and knives were also produced during this time and many are available on the market today. They are reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. 2 results . Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. Boker, Kinfolks, Robeson, Utica, Imperial, Case, Aerial and Pal also made M3s. The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 56 Krinkles Poinsetta Stocking Ornament NIB, DISNEY Blue Felt Stocking- Aladdin & Jasmin-NEW, Hollywood Regency Brass & Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp, Wolverton Weirdos #1 Liz Sculpture Statue NEW MIB, 1930s Wrigley's Unused Chewing Gum Sticks, 2 Different. It has been said that the Navaho Code Talkers during WW II carried them but its never been proven one way or the other. This is shown with arrow. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. Here is a pic of the blade where you can see the white line and here is another picture of the pommel, where you can see the ordnance marking. You can also check much larger forums such as BladeForums, AllAboutPocketKnives, or such other relevant picks. 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. Hi, I am selling these knives on ebay, Please contact me if you need to see further pictures before passing judgement and I'll be more than happy to send them. 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 sides were stiched with heavy duty cotton and re-enforced with metal rivets. Kinfolks Inc. and World War II by Frank Trzaska. I asked the seller about them. This was my dad's deer hunting knife and it sits in a gun safe, but I was wondering how old it might be. The Kinfolks Cutlery variant is an extremely scare knife and the most difficult to find for sale, particularly in high condition. Item will be shipped International. I would guess that those people are the same ones that are emailing me asking for Buy It Now prices and making me offers, lol. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. Price 495.00 Quick view Knife, Trench, USM3, Kinfolks on Blade, with USM6, Milsco, 1943. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. 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. Friends. There are people on the military knife forum saying this and other m-3s your selling are altered /fakes. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. The man who collected them has passed away, but I have no doubt that these knives are, indeed, as good as they appear. CONDITION: This knife is in exceptional condition. Co. Trench-Fighting Knife-Sheath-USM6, WW2 WWII US Navy USN KA-BAR MARK 2 Fighting Knife, WW2 ULSTER US 10TH MOUNTAIN DIV. Any guesses? That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. 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 Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. This knife, a general issue 6-inch fighting/utility knife, is shown on page 165 of Mike Silvey's ex Original Kinfolks leather scabbard is in very good overall condition, considering the age. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. 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. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM Leather sheath is sound and is. VINTAGE KINFOLKS FLAME EDGE 330 TC KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY EDGE AND SHEATH. USA., Fixed Blade Hunting Knife, Leather Sheath, 9 3/8" Pre-Owned $129.95 Top Rated Plus or Best Offer Seller: allyeargolf (6,432) 100% Free shipping Free returns Sponsored T335 vintage hunting knife Kinfolks 330 with sheath Pre-Owned $49.99 Seller: lureabe (11,102) 99.6% Buy It Now +$6.00 shipping 13 watchers Sponsored Learn more about account protection. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Kinfolks 6" fighting knife. The TC marking shows that the blade was made of Tungsten Carbide, a material that Kinfolks started using in 1957. It has a clear 'Kinfolks Inc.' mark. Kinfolks WWII U.S. Army Air Corps AAC Fighting Knife 5" Fixed Blade $177.99 Was: $199.99 $6.45 shipping Vintage Kinfolks Knife Bakelite Pommel with Sheath $159.00 $10.95 shipping 10 watching Vintage Kinfolks Bird and Trout Fixed Blade Knife & Sheath Hunting Knives $39.99 0 bids $5.60 shipping 4d 14h 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. Find great deals on eBay for vintage kinfolks knives. The grips are retained by three lead rivets that show some minor oxidation and discoloration. SKIP. SKIP. Vintage WWII WW2 fighting KNIFE with sheath PAL RH-36 USA Bowie USN USMC sharp! Kinfolks By Parker under the Tennessee River Valley Association Inc. 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