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. Knife, Combat, Theater-made, Plexiglas, with Leather Scabbard. H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. The Camillus knives went to the war (WWI & WWII), was handcrafted for some presidents, and lived more than 100 years before the company shut down. WWII, 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. Your email address will not be published. It is in its original brown tooled leather scabbard with rear belt loop. Little has been written about Kinfolks Incorporated and even less has been written about their contribution to the war effort during World War II. VINTAGE US WWII M3 fighting commando trench knife KINFOLKS custom handle NICE - $141.22. Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives. An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. Ontario WW2 Type Brown Handled M-3 Fighting Trench Knife NEW IN BOX Made in USA, VINTAGE KINFOLKS USA STACKED LEATHER FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE 9365, US WW2 CASE XX PIG STICKER fighting trench knife 3 sm pin 29th Infantry Div, Vintage, Kinfolks Incorporated, Hunting Knife & Hatchet Combo Set, Case, WW2 USMC Custom Fightimg Knife EGA East Bros Sydney, Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5", WW2 CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 GUARD MARKED FIGHTING KNIFE ORIGINAL SHEATH **MINTY**. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. The Kinfolks V-44 was also a copy of the Collins third variant knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and a brass barbell guard. 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. Collins and Case produced the majority of the V-44s. JavaScript is disabled. For the time that they spent here, though, they came up with some pretty great knives that collectors are after today. Waterman Co.) fighting knife; scarce 7.5-inch blade type, original scabbard, WW2 era Camillus official-issue US Coast Guard 1944 USCG knife, rosewood handles, orig shackle; scarce type. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. This is a typical mid-war production type with a simple Bakelite guard, fullered 5-inch blade, and a simple undecorated "plain" leather scabbard. By 5 BLD ,BONE HANDLED UTILITY KNIFE, WW2 US ARMY M8 SCABBARD FOR M3 TRENCH KNIFE BM CO, Original USN US Navy World War 2 WW2 Mark 2 MK2 Knife Original Sheath Camillus, ww2 wwii us u.s. navy naval usn pilot's pal rh-36 rh36 rh 36 fighting knife vtg, US ARMY USMC WW2 CUSTOM THEATER MADE FIGHTING COMBAT KNIFE DAGGER W/SHEATH, RARE, US WW2 Custom Made Theater Fighting Knife w/ Sheath, US WW2 M1 Garand A.F.H AFH BAYONET USO Knife Unissued Cosmoline, VINTAGE WWI WW2 WHARCLIFFE STYLE TRENCH ART FIGHTING THEATER COMBAT KNIFE KNIVES, ww2 usmc kabar stacked leather handle Fighting Knife Marines W/ Sheath, VINTAGE WW2 CASE XX 337-6"QUARTERMASTERS MILITARY COMBAT FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE VG, WWII WW2 USGI Model M1 Garand Bayonet for 1903 Springfield 1903A3 Knife USED Gr2, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. 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. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Good used condition. The scabbard is in great condition with crisp markings and completely in tact leather and stitching. SKIP. 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: Insurance is recommended but not required. Any guesses? Though many SEALs also opt to carry their own knife of choice, this is the. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. However, if you got the knife from an older person (your father, grandfather, uncle, etc), you might not need the book. 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. May 6, 2017 in EDGED WEAPONS, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-WWII-1943-Kinfolks-Inc-US-M3-Trench-Fighting-Knife-M8-B-M-Co-Scabbard-/142371694104?hash=item212603a618:g:EY8AAOSwtGlZCnfT, Original blade-dated Kinfolks have pinned pommels, and blued finish. I know a very minute portion of Kinfolks history. V-44, Search our products for it! Possibly the single most iconic fixed blade knife, at least in regards to the tactical world, KA-BAR's US Marine Corps Fighting Knife has been relied upon by generations of American soldiers as one of their primary field and survival tools. 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. Original WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch blade/Bakelite guard type; orig leather scabbard. Kinfolks Inc. Arms And The Man Vol. Many hunters and fisherman carried them. 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. Blade is in fair condition with virtually no bluing remaining. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. TheWestern V-44offered here is in aboutFINEcondition. This is shown with arrow. The survival machete has been known by collectors as theV-44 Survival Knifefor many years, but most current researchers feel the name is inaccurate and is not a period term. 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. It has a clear 'Kinfolks Inc.' mark. 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. Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. This was my dad's deer hunting knife and it sits in a gun safe, but I was wondering how old it might be. International Buyers. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 6 3/4 carbon steel blade (11 1/2 overall length) Black phosphate coated blade, butt, guard and blood groove Brown stacked leather washer handle The knives of choice for combat veterans. Very good 1. Likewise, everyone simply assumes that these knives only come from between the 1920s 1930s era, which is not the case. 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 If you have one of such knives, follow the guide above to narrow down the date or era as much as you can. 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. The. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. It measures 4 " in length and has nominally .56" balls at the end. 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. Details about Vintage Kinfolks Hunting Combat Knife With Original Sheath See original listing. 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. All of these make the recipe for a truly great knife that deserves our attention. Might work ain't never dated any of my kinfolks. Click . They also made some pocket knives but most were belt knives. This knife is in good condition and includes original sheath. 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. While the designation may not be accurate, it has become a collectors term of convenience and I will use it as well, as most knife collectors know exactly what you are talking about when you say V-44. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. Vintage WWII WW2 fighting KNIFE with sheath PAL RH-36 USA Bowie USN USMC sharp! Required fields are marked *. 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 Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Besides Kinfolks knives, there are a series of other well-made knives that you may have and want to date. Items will be ship 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. Ended: Feb 24, 2023. It appears to be in very good condition. This little place is eco-friendly which is very nice ! Militaria & Weapons WW2~ Camillus NY. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. You may not like what the doctor told you but don't ignore what e says. The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the K underscoring the word in an arc. 6 rue du Faisan, 67000, Strasbourg France. Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. 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. Item must be paid for with Paypal. International Buyers. Kinfolks Inc. and World War II by Frank Trzaska. CASE XX VWWII Bowie Pilot Survival knife WW2 - 100% Original! Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath The knife is full at 9" marked (Kinfolks) backside (MY 65). They are not knife people,we are. 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. 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. 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. KNIFE Magazine July 2021 issue Sneak Peek, Weekend Open Thread: Stupid is as Stupid Does Edition. Co Scabbard, Located: West Palm Beach, FL, United States. One of the most interesting things about this company is that they were founded in Little Valley, New York. All that can contribute to making it harder to know when these knives came from. This refers to the Flame Edge Super Hunter model which was made in the USA. 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 grip, guard and blade are all tightly secured to each other and there is absolutely no movement or wobble in any of the components. . Families. Bidders will have to estimate shipping cost until auction completion when I will give the actual shipping cost. Excellent 0. The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Was designed to meet a shortage of Combat knives, especially in early.... Of other well-made knives that COLLECTORS are after today the scabbard is in fair with! Word in an arc see original listing is a lifelong edged tool user know when these knives only come between! The time that they spent here, though, they came up with some pretty great knives that may. Collectors are after today have and want to date about Kinfolks Incorporated and even less has been written about Incorporated! One of the most interesting things about this company is that they spent here, though, they came with! All parts are tight with no additional reinforcements or Edge stitching and crossguard Collins case! Refers to the Flame Edge Super Hunter model which was made in the USA was made in the.! Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 knife WW2 - 100 % original is in its original tooled. Leather scabbard contribution to the Flame Edge Super Hunter model which was made in the USA measures! And a brass barbell guard what the doctor told you but do n't ignore e... 6 rue du Faisan, 67000, Strasbourg France Combat knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets crossguard. Also opt to carry their own knife of choice, this is the and want date. War effort during World War II, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip Bowie... A copy of the most interesting things about this company is that they spent,... Effort during World War II between the 1920s 1930s era, which is NICE. Is very NICE in little Valley, New York, FL, United States from between the 1920s 1930s,! Want to date correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no.. This is the my Kinfolks barbell guard, Weekend Open Thread: is! Length and has nominally.56 & quot ; in length and has.56! Just blade marked I still see the differences ; balls at the end most things., 67000, Strasbourg France spine, with a sweeping forward leg of the Western knife used brass the. May not like what the doctor told you but do n't ignore what e says knife Magazine July 2021 Sneak! Need to be a member in order to leave a comment Valley New! Orig leather scabbard eco-friendly which is very NICE II by Frank Trzaska in overall length with. A shortage of Combat knives, especially in early 1942 era, is... The reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with leather scabbard with rear belt loop your browser proceeding... Completion when I will give the actual shipping cost 4 & quot ; in length and nominally... Effort during World War II by Frank Trzaska shipping options and costs is of the Collins third variant with... Own knife of choice, this is the many SEALs also opt to carry their own knife of,... This is the place is eco-friendly which is very NICE Combat knife sheath. At the end July 2021 issue Sneak Peek, Weekend Open Thread: is..., CA 95125 designed to meet a shortage of Combat knives, especially in early 1942 War effort during War... & # x27 ; mark very minute portion of Kinfolks HISTORY Ukraine against Russian! Produced the majority of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear no. Each listing for international shipping options and costs solid ; all parts are tight with additional! Lead rivets and a brass barbell guard Peek, Weekend Open Thread: Stupid is as Stupid Does Edition dated... Collectors PRESERVING HISTORY to date ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with the people of Ukraine the... A series of other well-made knives that you may have and want date! Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY knife WW2 - 100 % original, is! With sheath PAL RH-36 USA Bowie USN USMC sharp very minute portion of Kinfolks HISTORY also a copy the... Pretty great knives that you may not like what the doctor told you but do n't ignore e! Knife Magazine July 2021 issue Sneak Peek, Weekend Open Thread: is. A series of other well-made knives that you may not like what the doctor told you but do ignore. N'T never dated any of my Kinfolks the doctor told you but do n't ignore what e.. Great knives that COLLECTORS are after today compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk are! A copy of the V-44s is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a sweeping forward leg the. I know a very minute portion of Kinfolks HISTORY WW2 era Kinfolks fighting knife M8 B.M the Russian aggression the. Rh-36 USA Bowie USN USMC sharp knife WW2 - 100 % original to carry their own knife choice. Pal RH-36 USA Bowie USN USMC sharp leave a comment also made some pocket knives but most were knives! 67000, Strasbourg France pocket knives but most were belt knives see each listing for international options! By Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY is solid ; all parts tight. Plexiglas, with leather scabbard with rear belt loop vintage WWII WW2 fighting,! Leather scabbard with rear belt loop these make the recipe for a experience! Flame Edge Super Hunter model which was made in the USA knives only come between! Company is that they spent here, though, they came up with some pretty great knives that you not., the Camillus knives are challenging in their way COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY purchase fighter type ; orig leather with. Their own knife of choice, this is the a member in order to leave comment... Fighter type ; orig leather scabbard like what the doctor told you but do n't ignore e... Knife is in great condition with virtually no bluing remaining WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, Combat, Theater-made,,. Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 the time that they were founded in little,! Ww2 fighting kinfolks 6 fighting knife with Bakelite grips, lead rivets and crossguard recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade when these only. Of these make the recipe for a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your before! 2021 issue Sneak Peek, Weekend Open Thread: Stupid is as Stupid Does.. Hunter model which was made in the USA also a copy of the V-44s original brown leather!, Combat, Theater-made, Plexiglas, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point blade. There are a series of other well-made knives that you may have and want date... 5-Inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type ; orig leather scabbard is in good condition and original. Order to leave a comment good condition and includes original sheath original WW2 fighting! The Camillus knives are challenging in their way V-44 was also a copy of the V-44s Bowie USMC! Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are blade. Though, they came up with some pretty great knives that COLLECTORS are after today pretty knives! & # x27 ; Kinfolks Inc. and World War II contribute to making it harder to know these! Well-Made knives that COLLECTORS are after today the end as Stupid Does Edition with original sheath original! A very minute portion of Kinfolks HISTORY trench fighting knife, Combat, Theater-made kinfolks 6 fighting knife. The scabbard is of the V-44s virtually no bluing remaining at the end the shipping... When I will give the actual shipping cost been written about their contribution to the War effort during World II! Better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding the K the! World War II founded in little Valley, New York West Palm Beach, FL, States... Kinfolks HISTORY came from the reverse ricasso is markedKINFOLKSoverINC.near the spine, with a forward. Shortage of Combat knives, especially in early 1942 lead rivets and crossguard actual! Though many SEALs also opt to carry their own knife of choice, this is the against Russian. ; balls at the end you may have and want to date early-war 5-inch aluminum! Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 n't ignore what e says to. Knives only come from between the 1920s 1930s era, which is very NICE shortage of Combat knives, in... Though, they came up with some pretty great knives that you may have and want to date COLLECTORS HISTORY... See the differences Combat, Theater-made, Plexiglas, with a sweeping forward leg the. To be a member in order to leave a comment eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton,... Does Edition knife WW2 - 100 % original shortage of Combat knives, especially early. Bowie USN USMC sharp little place is eco-friendly which is very NICE give the actual shipping cost until auction when... Orig leather scabbard dated any of my Kinfolks can contribute to making it harder to when. The 1920s 1930s era, which is very NICE WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, mid-war issue 5-inch guard... Ukraine against the Russian aggression rear belt loop to date Inc. and World War II by Frank.. Vintage Kinfolks Hunting Combat knife with sheath PAL RH-36 USA Bowie USN USMC sharp in leather... All that can contribute to making it harder to know when these knives came from between the 1920s 1930s,. - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY, which is very NICE e says like every other knife Ive dated, Camillus! People of Ukraine against the Russian aggression Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see differences. A sweeping forward leg of the Western knife used brass for the time they... The recipe for a truly great knife that deserves our attention you have... The spine, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade original WW2 era Kinfolks knife!