Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives - spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. 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. I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact. 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. WWII, We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Learn more about our privacy notice and user agreement. 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 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. 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. 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. Item must be paid for with Paypal. 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. 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. 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 Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. Some blades do look to have like finishes. XLVIII No. The knife has the cast brass barbell shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. Moderate wear. 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. The company still exists today . Find great deals on eBay for vintage kinfolks knives. Traveler rating. Did you look at the rest of them? Battle-tested worldwide since World War II. Your email address will not be published. Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. 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. $103.50 + $12.00 shipping. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The knife has the cast brass "barbell" shaped crossguard typical of most V-44 knives, with the exception of the Western produced knives. 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. I understand that the are many people on ebay who misrepresent their military items, so suspicion is always warranted, but this collection is legitimate and valuable and I still have a bit more to list for sale. "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment & buy one" Jesus - Luke 22:36. 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). Solid knife. #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 blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. You could simply want to know if several Kinfolks knives in your possession are originals before you list them for sale too. Of all the knives that I have ever tried to date, the Kinfolks remain one of the most beautiful. Email +33 3 88 36 34 88. Good and responsible. Maybe ask her to just go for a nice walkinstead of a dinner and a movie. Original WW2 US USMC 1942 VILLAGE BLACKSMITH Bolo Knife Sweet! Kinfolks Inc. PAL Pal Blade & Tool Co. / PAL Robeson Robeson Cutlery Co. Utica : Utica Cutlery Co. / Utica Viner . This was my dad's deer hunting knife and it sits in a gun safe, but I was wondering how old it might be. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM 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. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 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. They have some very nice knives for sale too! Kinfolks were granted the patent to use tungsten carbide on their knives in 1955, and the knives went into production afterward. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Collins & Company, Case, Kinfolks and Western produced the knives during the eight years that they were manufactured for the US Army Air Corps. Kinfolks Knife U.s.a.wwii Fighting Knife Kinfolks U.s. Arms And The Man Vol. I know that Case has used the Kinfolks logo on some of their new knives, and have read that the Kinfolks brand was part of the Case family. Has the early Kinfolks stamping on the blade. Case produced two variants of the V-44, as did Kinfolks and Western. Insurance is recommended but not required. We've beat this dead horse. If you have already guessed from the name, this company was founded by entrepreneurs who were related to one another. 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. If you have a Kinfolks knife of your own to date, you probably know that already too. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated plain leather scabbard. Save kinfolks knife ww2 to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. 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. Could be a fake. Vintage Kinfolks Hunting Combat Knife With Original Sheath: Condition: Used. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. 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. eBay is committed to your privacy. Kinfolks 6" fighting knife. It is in its original brown tooled leather scabbard with rear belt loop. The knife is in very good condition with original sheath. 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. Feb 2, 2005. This article appears in the July 2021 issue of KNIFE Magazine. This attractive WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, the set is in 100% original as is condition. In that case, this book is also a good investment. Today, they have become a favorite of collectors, so much that we are interested in dating them to know whether we have the real deal or a fake. They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. 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. Premium Online Members can read the whole thing by clicking the blue button below. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. . ! Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. Improve this listing. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. Details about Vintage Kinfolks Hunting Combat Knife With Original Sheath See original listing. 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. The scabbard is in great condition with crisp markings and completely in tact leather and stitching. The white line referred to, comes about when the knife has a factory edge that was done after the knife was Parkerized. 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! Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Little has been written about Kinfolks Incorporated and even less has been written about their contribution to the war effort during World War II. In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. They are very hard to date the exact time they were produced. on Sep 10, 2016 9 3/4" overall with 5 3/4" blade, good markings, blade has evidence of old sharpening. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. US WW2 Kinfolks Fighting Knife with Leather Sheath . The machete really resembled the oversized Bowie knives often encountered in images of early Civil War Confederate soldiers, as opposed to a traditional machete. 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). Antiques Art Baby Books & Magazines Business & Industrial Cameras & Photo Cell Phones & Accessories Clothing, . Alternately, you can look for Facebook groups or other social media gatherings where you can find such knife experts. The buyer might be pissed! It's easy! Although a part of the Case knives family, Kinfolks knives didnt have a long run in the market. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. 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. The peen looks a little crude, but in Gary's book U.S. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. All that can contribute to making it harder to know when these knives came from. OLD KINFOLKS LEATHER STACKED HANDLE BIRD & TROUT KNIFE LITTLE NICE LOOK !!! Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. 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. Co. 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% 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. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. Sign up for a new account in our community. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. Vintage Japanese Lacquerware Jewelry Music Box Works!! Might work ain't never dated any of my kinfolks. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Just to be clear I have no interest in this listing. Outdoor Life releases five new knives and a handy camping hatchet this year, and this Camping Chef Knife wears that field-to-table mantle well. Kinfolks blade date pommel left,blade marked right. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. Winning bidder will be responsible for checking the legality of receiving items through the mail. JavaScript is disabled. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. Just a WAG, but you might be able to dial in a bit by researching the stamped logos on each side of the blade. 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. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. It is believed that some of these tactical knives made it to WWII but there is no concrete proof of that anywhere. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant The sheath is also from Kinfolks and the model on the knife indicates that it is a 380. Kinfolk Hunting Collectible Fixed Blade Knives. The blade is marked 'U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. 1943'. SKIP. 0.2 miles from Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg. Ended: Feb 24, 2023. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. Required fields are marked *. One of the biggest challenges with dating any kind of knife at all is the change of ownership that might have occurred along the line. Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath The knife is full at 9" marked (Kinfolks) backside (MY 65). 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