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. The blade-dated RCC has the pommel staked wrong. 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. 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. They do have collector value. This knife is in good condition and includes original sheath. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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% 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, Original WW2 Kinfolks 6 Blade Fighting Knife, WW2 US Kinfolks Fighting Knife Leather Scabbard, KINFOLKS M3 Trench Knife -US WW2 -Blade-marked/WWII -PERFECT BLADE -BLUED -#73, WWII WW2 USN USMC KINFOLKS 6 INCH FIGHTING KNIFE EXCELLENT CONDITION, WWII WW2 AAC ARMY AIR CORPS KINFOLKS FIGHTING KNIFE, KINFOLKS 6 Inch WWII WW2 Fighting Knife W/Original Sheath *Very Rare*Made In USA, WWII US M1 CARBINE BAYONET FIGHTING KNIFE KINFOLKS USM4 w/ M8A1 Scabbard, RARE VINTAGE Case WW2 Fighting Survival Knife Blade Kinfolks Sheath, RARE US Vintage Pre WW2 Knife Crafters Phantom Throwing Knife. Winning bid: US $59.00 [ 1 bid] Shipping: $6.50 Standard Shipping | See details . Id rather give up now than give you a piece of misleading information anyway. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. 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. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Terrible 0. 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. Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. Picture Information. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. Boker produced the smallest number of m3 trench knives. Vintage WWII WW2 fighting KNIFE with sheath PAL RH-36 USA Bowie USN USMC sharp! Kinfolks 6" fighting knife. from Any guesses? 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. Christopher, How to Date A Kinfolks Knife to A Specific Era, How to Date a Schrade Knife (+ Schrade Knife Collection Tang Stamp Chart), How to Date a Cattaraugus Knife (5 Methods Explained), How to Tell the Age of a Marbles Knife by Yourself (5 Methods), How to Date A Ka-Bar Knife (5 Unique Methods), How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods), How to Date a Camillus Knife Effectively (1902 2007). The TC marking shows that the blade was made of Tungsten Carbide, a material that Kinfolks started using in 1957. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. The blade is marked 'U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. 1943'. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. 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! Learn more about account protection. The knife is in very good condition with original sheath. eBay is committed to your privacy. It is believed that some of these tactical knives made it to WWII but there is no concrete proof of that anywhere. Time of . If you do, that might be the last time you see that fine blade. Kinfolk's knives were made by the Kinfolk company from about 1924 until the early 1950's. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. 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. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. Leather sheath is sound and is. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. TheWestern V-44offered here is in aboutFINEcondition. 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. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. Sold Out Item # 55242 $250.00 More Info For Sale By: Nutmeg State Knives Kinfolks #330- 3 Bird & Trout What It should look like on a proper dated Kinfolks Last comment I'll make, the RCC being sold has a 7groove handle, never saw one before, and the PAL blade-dated was he one with what looks like the square cut out like an M4, but filled in. The sides were stiched with heavy duty cotton and re-enforced with metal rivets. Winning bidder will be responsible for checking the legality of receiving items through the mail. Vintage Kinfolks Hunting Combat Knife With Original Sheath: Condition: Used. Alternately, you can look for Facebook groups or other social media gatherings where you can find such knife experts. However, that beauty does come with some challenges in telling the exact era that the knife is from. This knife, a general issue 6-inch fighting/utility knife, is shown on page 165 of Mike Silvey's ex VINTAGE US WWII M3 fighting commando trench knife KINFOLKS custom handle NICE - $141.22. Could be a fake. Collectors of WWII knives look for the Marine Raiders stiletto fighting knives, Mark 2 and Mark 3 fighting knives, automatic Paratrooper knives, bone handled engineers pocket knives and many more! Price 1,295.00 Size: 10 3/8" total length, the blade is 6" Sale Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. In fact, I believe that learning how to date a ka-bar knife requires more attention to detail and a couple of more moving parts than when we were dealing with the Kissing Crane, Read More How to Date A Ka-Bar Knife (5 Unique Methods)Continue, Klein knives are clear vintages, and theyre one of those knives that went to the war. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. Something went wrong. You can also check much larger forums such as BladeForums, AllAboutPocketKnives, or such other relevant picks. LXV No. Required fields are marked *. Besides Kinfolks knives, there are a series of other well-made knives that you may have and want to date. 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. The buyer might be pissed! 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. Vintage US WWII M3 fighting commando trench knife KINFOLKS custom handle NICE. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Kinfolks Inc. and World War II by Frank Trzaska. Price 495.00 Quick view Knife, Trench, USM3, Kinfolks on Blade, with USM6, Milsco, 1943. If you have one of such knives, follow the guide above to narrow down the date or era as much as you can. Still,, Read More How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods)Continue. I know he was using it as far back as the 50's, but that's about it. Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. 2010 to 2011 - Kinfolks USA with the same X and dot pattern and two dots by USA. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. Blade is in fair condition with virtually no bluing remaining. Kinfolk's knives were made by the Kinfolk company from about 1924 until the early 1950's. They are very hard to date the exact time they were produced. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. 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. Website. The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. He is also a contributor and Associate Editor of the print magazine. It has a clear 'Kinfolks Inc.' mark. Bidders will have to estimate shipping cost until auction completion when I will give the actual shipping cost. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct. Poor 0. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. The knife is in very good condition with original sheath. I wish I could help more but this is as far as my limited knowledge can take me. Kinfolks Knives - Etsy Kinfolks Knives (1 - 31 of 31 results) Price ($) Shipping Home Decor Vintage Kinfolks US Marine Fighting Knife With Kinsfolk Sheath USA Made WWII Era trufflepig1 (151) $145.90 Vintage Old US Early KINFOLKS Hunting Knife & Sheath Gift for Him Gift for collector Gift for Hunter JewelryBLACKSWAN (324) $110.00 package. These are not empty words. Couples. Theyre not like the other vintage war knives Ive dated because theyre not fighting knives. 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 2 results . See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Handle have no cracks, does have a spot where someone sanded a spot. 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. Most sell in the $100 to $400 range depending on condition. H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Knife, Combat, Theater-made, Plexiglas, with Leather Scabbard. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. A 6-inch 7Cr17MoV satin-finished blade sports a. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. Item can be shipped International. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Antiques Art Baby Books & Magazines Business & Industrial Cameras & Photo Cell Phones & Accessories Clothing, . 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