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Knife is named to side of handle and initialed to both sides at cross guard area. The blade is dated and maker stamped, a variation seldom seen by US M3 collectors. DESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. Ontario USA P1 USMC Parachutist, 1995: 8 1/2 overall with a 4 1/8 blade; Ontario USA Navy Mark 1, 1995: 9 overall with a 4 blade, VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath RIGHT HAND, Custom made replacement KA-BAR combat knife sheath LEFT HAND, WW2 (WWII) PAL Woodsman (machete / ax / tool), 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger / with Hanger - World War II German, Vintage AK-47 Bayonet with Scabbard Matching serial #s. Arab two prong tip Sword with original sheath. Some military knivesnot just the 225Qwere stamped very lightly, while others were deeply stamped. By The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. WW2 USN (Navy) MK1 Fighting Knife With Original Gray Scabbard USN MKI Mark WWII, VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA STACKED LEATHER FIXED BLADE HUnTING KNIFE, Pair WW2 Vintage Throwing Knifes w Sheath Knife Crafters Philadelphia PA Rare NR, Vintage, Kinfolks Incorporated, Hunting Knife & Hatchet Combo Set, Case, RARE WWII WW2 M3 PAL Fighting Knife US Army USMC M8AI B.M.Co SCABBARD, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 KABAR FIGHTING KNIFE, ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***. 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% As more M3 knives became available in 1943 and 1944, the knife was issued to other soldiers such as Army Air Corps crewmen and soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet, including soldiers issued the M1 Carbine or submachine gun. Handle looks somewhat like the lower end of a femur bone. Imperial Knife Company: 917,894 . Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. This is a World War 2 era "Kinfolks" fighting knife, or otherwise known as a commando knife. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. I did note there was a Kinfolks blade marked (not dated) that had an original worn finish, and appeared all correct. 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. The leather handle shows wear, dents and scratches. I asked the seller about them. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Pommel cap is undamaged. Activities such as clearing foliage, chopping branches for cover, opening ammunition crates, etc. [3][4], The M3 was first issued to U.S. Army soldiers in March 1943, with the first knives going to elite units such as airborne troops and the U.S. Army Rangers. Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. 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 improved M8A1 scabbard manufactured later in WWII added the wire hook. 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. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. Variations included different spacer colors, marks/stamps, pommel thicknesses and materials, piening vs. welding of the pommels, blue vs. polished blades, and smooth vs. grooved handles. The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. The smaller Sharks were issued to Navy and Army Air Corps pilots as a bailout knife. Free shipping for many products! PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Notice the grind marks are showing in the blade. These are the things that concern me about the Kinfolk's M3 in the OP. These knives became a subject of mass production and distribution in the USA from the late 1800s, and we have newer models made by other quality German and USA brands from the early 1900s too. Marked "Olean. Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. [2] The M3's blade design continued in U.S. military service in the form of the U.S. M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. Having all three of these anomalies would cause me to pass until I had satisfactory answers. Estimate $60 - $100. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . A.F.H. During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. Blade measures 5 inches in length. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. 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Scarce A.C.C. I don't understand the "white line", is that a scratch in the park made during handle assembly? Snap functions great. The blade-dated Utica does not have a pinned pommel, but has "V"cut grooves in the handle, which were never used. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This M1 Garand Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. The blade is in aboutFINEcondition and is mostly smooth with only some minute sharpening marks present along the edge. 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. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rare WWII guard Mk USM3 KI Kinfolks paratrooper knife at the best online prices at eBay! PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. E.G.W. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. Sincerely, Lisa. This is an early production type with a solid aluminum pommel and fullered 5-inch blade, original pattern-embossed leather scabbard is included. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. Snap to scabbard functions great. with number 2 mould mark within a leather scabbardCondition report: In generally good condition, some light pitting to the blade, a few knocks to the handle. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing much wear and age. I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. It appears to be in very good condition. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Some M8 scabbards were later modified by adding the hook. Fine, 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. 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. FOR SALE! Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. I hope it does not go above 1200.00 . Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. [4] Despite Ordnance descriptions of the knife as being designed for hand-to-hand warfare, the M3 did not receive universal praise as a close-quarters fighting knife upon issue to combat units. SKIP. Overall length from tip to base of shell case is approximately 12 1/4 inches. 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. WW2 era RH PAL 36 fighting knife. The model 380 was one of the most popular. 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 M8 Scabbard. Leather washer grip is nice with no issues. 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. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. Later M8A1 scabbards were manufactured with a modified extended tab on the web hanger to provide more clearance for the M5 bayonet which rubbed against the wider bayonet handle. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. Email reference id: [#a02-mxr09cfvza#]_[#14087033f01d4caaa5dbf21b968fe210#]. ! WW-2 USM3 Trench Fighting Knife 1943 w/M8 Scabbard, IMPERIAL Condition: Used Ended: Jan 13, 2023, 07:49:59 PM EST Price: US $334.00 (approx C $445.26) View original item Sell one like this We found something similar Hover to zoom Have one to sell? The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. The bottom section is enforced with an extra section of leather attached via four large rivets. The final M3 production run did not take place until August 1944, by which time 2,590,247 M3 trench knives had been produced.[2]. Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? If those are fake he paired them with some nice leather. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." My US MILITARY FIGHTING KNIFE website is designed for collectors. Great homogeneous set. July 18 With the fighting in Sicily still raging, General Dwight D. Eisenhower wins support from the Combined Chiefs of Staff for Winston Churchill's idea of a landing in mainland Italy. Description 5/8/18 - This is an extremely rare, all original US M3 Fighting knife made by Kinfolks during WW2. Nice WWII German reproduction knife with scabbard. 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. TOP RATED. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. The M3 trench knife was developed as a replacement for the World War I-era U.S. Mark I trench knife, primarily to conserve strategic metal resources. 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. Blade shows darkening. Two Cattaraugus WWII US Commando Knives 225Q Fighting Knife with Sheaths Military Issue to US Special Forces Only around 1942 10.5" L Blade 6.15" L Condition Consistent with Age in Overall Good Condit. These are not empty words. Free shipping for many products! The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. Appearing at the end of WWII, the M-4 Bayonet gave the M-1 carbine a much-needed edge in combat. Handle feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. 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Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. I checked out some of their other offerings too. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. As with any military knife, be careful not to fall victim to the opinions of so-called experts, especially when they attribute particular knives to units like the Devils Brigade, Commandos, OSS, Underwater Demolition Team, etc. 23.5" Blade 33.5 OAL. Let's see what he says. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). While designated for issue to soldiers not armed with the bayonet, it was especially designed for such shock units as parachute troops and rangers. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. The tip of the scabbard shows the most wear, with some minor creasing at the scabbard tip. Sn 20444:1 - 20444:1 An excellent WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife and scabbard made by Kinfolks Incorporated, Williamsburg, VA part of the Case family business (see page 67 of Fred Stephens book, 'Fighting Knives . COVINGTON -Rare FSSF Knife, Kinfolks Knife with Stacked Leather Handle & Sheath, US WW2 CASE XX PIG STICKER fighting trench knife 3 sm pin 29th Infantry Div, WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 GUARD MARKED FIGHTING KNIFE ORIGINAL SHEATH **MINTY**, Vintage KINFOLKS RARE HUNTING KNIFE 5" Steel Blade BONE Handle Full Tang, US WW2 CASE XX PIG STICKER fighting trench knife leather sheath scabbard wwii, WW2 RED SPACER USN PAL RH37 MARK 2 FIGHTING KNIFE IN ORIGINAL SHEATH ***MINTY***, WW2 USMC Custom Fightimg Knife EGA East Bros Sydney, US WW2 Custom RANDALL Model 1 Springfield Fighting Knife w/ Sheath, Rare, Vintage, Yellow Kinfolks Model Y330 & Y333 Twin Set, Hunting Knife, Case. However, while the specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared to that of the 1219C2 convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production. Scabbard is nice with no damage. Scabbard does not appear to be the correct. Both Sheath and knife have some wear. The blade dated PAL and UC are pinned in his illustrations. The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. With proper care this knife will last you another 75 years . Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. Remaining strap is soft. Anthony . WW2 US USMC 1945 CHATILLON N.Y. Bolo Knife & BOYT sheath NICE! Orvet Customs Kinfolks Stag Handle Fixed Blade Kinfolks Stag Handle Fixed Blade No box , Come with Original old Kinfolks Leather Sheath Been Sharpened and Used , But Mostly a Full Blade , Look at. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S.M.C. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. . 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. Stamped Kinfolks USA on one side and a man's name lightly stenciled on the other. World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve . 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. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. Nice genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, hallmarked on blade and featuring the Ordnance Department flaming bomb stamped on pommel. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. Blade shows sharpening. Scarce knife . Persian Gulf Command, Original WW2 WWII Era Kinfolks Blade Fighting Knife w/ Leather Kinfolks Scabbard | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! International shipping for this item will be $39 and up to most countries on our ship-to list. [5] U.S. paratroopers frequently wore an M3 and sheath tied to a boot for emergency use in cutting parachute lines or close-quarters defense. View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. Blade is unsharpened. For Sale By: Nildraga. Only purchases on eBay are covered by the eBay purchase protection programs. I told her(the seller) going to this Forum is like going to the doctor. Lots of questions! The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. This product is available for international shipping. The M6 was quickly dropped in favor of the M8 scabbard.[2][14][5]. and "W. Sinnreich". SKIP. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. Mark 1s by Colonial had injected plastic handles. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. Both came with flat steel, aluminum or mottled-brown-plastic pommels. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Bayonet comes with it's original M8 scabbard. Skip to main content. Gen., U.S. Army, ret.) ALSO, WOODEN MALLET WITH METAL END. The M8 and the later M8A1 scabbards both have a resin-impregnated cotton canvas body, painted olive drab, with a steel throat. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Outstanding World War II U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated in Early Blade-Marked Configuration, with M6 Sheath Auction Date: August 28, 2022 Estimated Price: $ 1,600 - $ 2,500 Price Realized: Outstanding World War II U.S. Kinfolks M3 Combat Knife, 1943 Dated in Early Blade-Marked Configuration, with M6 Sheath Manufacturer: None Model: None 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. The lot features four knives, a Rocca Carcano Italian bayonet, Kukri Nepalese Machete & skinner, and a believed t, WWII US Kinfolks Fighting Bowie Knife USA Army USN Air Corps 9 3/4" Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or pic. CIRCA: Early - Mid 20th, WWII USMC Unites States Marine Corps Fighting Knife Ka-Bar Early This Particular Knife has been featured in the Michael W. Silvey Book Knives of the United States Military World War II Blade Stamped U, LEATHER SCABBARD. Measures approximately 13" long with scabbard. About Me WW2 PAL US Navy Mark 1 Knife RH35 NORD B.M.Co Sheath Leather Handle Red Spacers. The man who collected them has passed away, but I have no doubt that these knives are, indeed, as good as they appear. D2 CIRCA: 1930s-1950s ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSION, Dagger and Pocket Knife Assortment Including an original U.S. World War II RH Pal 36 fighting knife with leather scabbard; a Case XX P203-6 chromium fixed blade fish fillet knife in its leather scabba, A THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO OR FIGHTING KNIFE, 15.25cm flattened diamond section plain blade, regulation ribbed cast metal grip, contained in its partial leather scabbard. Metal areas to scabbard have been painted black. U.S. with flaming Bomb. 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. Please review all photos for a better description.</p> ok joo ri instagram. V-44, WWII, This Kinfolks includes a blade that is 6" long and has the Kinfolks mark at the ricasso. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. The blade has honest wear throughout but the bluing is still evident, especially towards the base of the blade. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. After U.S. Army ordnance began developing a proprietary bayonet for use on the M1 carbine, it was realized that the new carbine bayonet, which already incorporated the M3 blade design and leather-wrap grip, could also replace the M3 in service in a secondary role as a fighting knife. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. Handle is made from a .50 caliber shell casing and projectile. June 20th through June 24th. Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife By Kinfolks, Inc. With M-8 Scabbard Early Sold See item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads ) Engraved Ammo Box Police Officer Law Enforcement Badge Cop Fireman EMT Flag red line hero husband military Ammunition Survival Valentines EngravedDynamics $55.00 FREE shipping Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. WW2 KINFOLKS (Case) #925 Army Air Force USAAF Fighting Knife ORIGINAL SHEATH An early WW2 U.S. Army Air Forces knife made by Kinfolks.The combination of plastic guard and aluminum pommel identifies th Snap functions great. The Cattaraugus 225-Q had one of the strongest blades of any World War II combat knife. Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. This cut is only on one side and can be seen in last photo. The first two used the horn grip scales, initially secure by brass rivets as noted and the only difference between them was the type of blade stamping identifying the knife and the maker. Nice condition with some light wear. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. It appears to be in very good condition. Of the2,590,240 ordered by the U.S. Government, Kinfolks producedonly 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. Ships from Willoughby, OH, United States. N.Y." Nice condition with expected wear from use and age. Summary; Recently Viewed . Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. Scabbard shows some wear but is still nice and supple. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. US WWII OSS STILETTO Pancake Flipper Sheath -CIA/WW2 Dagger/Knife Collection. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version Comments Add to Cart Item Description Original Item: Only One Available. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. WW2 KINFOLKS NO. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. WWII Kinfolks Commando Fighting Knife w/ Scabbard, WWII Era USMC KA-BAR Fighting Knife w/ Sheath, Early Fighting Knives & Bayonets w/ Scabbards, WWII US Kinfolks Fighting Bowie Knife USA Army USN Air, WWII German Fighting Combat Boot Knife & Scabbard, WWII USN MK2 FIGHTING KNIFE WITH SCABBARD, WWII U.S. Marine KaBar Fighting Knife w/ Sheath, WWII RH Pal 36 Fighting Knife w/ Leather Sheath, WWII Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife, Scabbard, U.S WWII RH PAL 36 FIGHTING KNIFE WITH SCABBARD, WWII OSS Stiletto Fighting Knife and 'Pancake Flipper' Scabbard. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee The knife is constructed with a 6" fullered, drop point blade, and features a steel full-gaurd, as well as, WWII USMC KA-BAR Fighting Trench Knife w/ Original Matching Scabbard. This Kinfolks Knife includes a blade that is 4 7/8" long with some age dark spots in the fullers. They are not knife people,we are. Leather handle is real nice with a tiny crack at crossguard. 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. Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. Leather grip shows wear but is tight. 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 grooves provided better purchase. The prototype for what would become the M3 was evaluated in December 1942 by the civilian board of directors of the Smaller War Plants Corporation Board (SWPC) against another competing design, the US Marine Corps' 1219C2 fighting utility knife. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife is in real nice condition. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The grips are inFINEcondition and are free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. The Kinfolks Cutlery variant is an extremely scare knife and the most difficult to find for sale, particularly in high condition. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands.

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