Antiques Art Baby Books & Magazines Business & Industrial Cameras & Photo Cell Phones & Accessories Clothing, . 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. Kinfolks trench knife with nude female decoration on sheath: Good: $225.00: Navy style pocket knife: Fine: . 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. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. Survival, This article appears in the July 2021 issue of KNIFE Magazine. Dismiss, WW2 era EGW (E.G. 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. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. However, that beauty does come with some challenges in telling the exact era that the knife is from. Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. 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. Some blades do look to have like finishes. The extended TPR guard protects against accidental injuries to your hands while in use. Likewise, everyone simply assumes that these knives only come from between the 1920s 1930s era, which is not the case. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. on Sep 10, 2016 9 3/4" overall with 5 3/4" blade, good markings, blade has evidence of old sharpening. The 6 1/2 inch spear point blade is in very good used condition, with most of the original finish worn off from use and cleaning. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. Of all the knives that I have ever tried to date, the Kinfolks remain one of the most beautiful. Be prepared to take clear pictures of the knife, but never send the knife to anyone to have it dated for you. The tip of the scabbard shows the most wear, with some minor creasing at the scabbard tip. Read More How to Date a Camillus Knife Effectively (1902 2007)Continue, Your email address will not be published. We've beat this dead horse. Premium Online Members can read the whole thing by clicking the blue button below. Your email address will not be published. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. 19,988. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. 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. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. Traveler type. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. Boker produced the smallest number of m3 trench knives. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Other than some light handling marks and minor wear, the scabbard is really in fantastic condition. 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. 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. 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. The tooling marks on the main bevel of the blade. from I noticed the seller has several on ebay, all look refinished. 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. Build a man a fire and he will be warm for the night, but set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life. The scabbard is of the correct pattern and is seamed up the rear with no additional reinforcements or edge stitching. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. Knife, Combat, Theater-made, Plexiglas, with Leather Scabbard. Items will be shipped USPS Priority mail based on a 2 lb. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. ! VINTAGE US WWII M3 fighting commando trench knife KINFOLKS custom handle NICE - $141.22. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. The original Kinfolks Company was a Little Valley, NY based cutlery company that was closed in 1957. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I would New message from: absoluteestates Top Rated Seller(5,118Green Star), Hi, Thanks for your email. Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. Knife Bayonets and Scabbards, there is a dead mint ACC marked M4 bayonet that looks like the peen was done with a chisel. vintage kinfolks knives for sale | eBay Skip to main content Shop by category Shop by category Enter your search keyword And it still holds up today as one of the best knives ever made fixed or otherwise. 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 According to knife collector, researcher and author Bill Walters, only two of the brass mounted Western V-44 knives are known to exist. Co. Trench-Fighting Knife-Sheath-USM6, WW2 WWII US Navy USN KA-BAR MARK 2 Fighting Knife, WW2 ULSTER US 10TH MOUNTAIN DIV. 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. The company still exists today . 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. Solid knife. Original WW2 US USMC 1942 VILLAGE BLACKSMITH Bolo Knife Sweet! However, if you got the knife from an older person (your father, grandfather, uncle, etc), you might not need the book. 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. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. Fortunately, we dont have that with Kinfolks, but there is a unique issue. The knife is in very good condition with original sheath. A great diversity of edged weapons and knives were also produced during this time and many are available on the market today. Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. LI No. 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. 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. 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. 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. This one has a remade wrapped plastic grip. They have some very nice knives for sale too! Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 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Original Item: Only One Available. Find great deals on eBay for vintage kinfolks knives. Does anyone have a Kinfolks, blade dated M3 they can post for comparison? Would you care to respond to these allegations? Free shipping for many products! Most sell in the $100 to $400 range depending on condition. SKIP. 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. The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. Handle have no cracks, does have a spot where someone sanded a spot. The Kinfolks company was an outgrowth of the success of the W.R. Case & Sons and Cattaraugus cutlery companies. Item can be shipped International. It's easy! Mairie Sud. Red Moroccan bowie knife scabbard, 6-1/2" long, 1" wide throat: Good: $350.00: Maroon Moroccan bowie knife scabbard . New message: Hi, Thanks for your email. This refers to the Flame Edge Super Hunter model which was made in the USA. 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 nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. I know that Kinfolks made fixed blades and . Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! Arms And The Man Vol. 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. Insurance is recommended but not required. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. This is a cool old Kinfolks acrylic handled Y330 knife in its original sheath, with a "butterscotch" colored handle. Rare unused condition with hard-to find original scabbard is included. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. 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. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Also note all the handles appear to be dyed, and buffed the same. Your email address will not be published. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Theyre not like the other vintage war knives Ive dated because theyre not fighting knives. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. Camillus USMC fighting knife with sheath: Very Good: $375.00: KA-BAR USMC fighting knife with sheath : Very Fine: . Scarce WW2 era US Air Force large V44 pilot survival/fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks in Little Valley, NY during the war. Average 1. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. . Improve this listing. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. J. Elliott Case, son of Dean Case, who went on to become President of Kinfolks Inc. was one who joined the Navy and left the cutlery eventually to return when the war was over. The fibreglass has been repainted place. JavaScript is disabled. Your email address will not be published. These are not empty words. However, that should not deter you from knowing when your knife was probably made. Sword Guards, Caps And Bands, The Collection Of A Gentleman Of Brooklyn. 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. 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 the, The three other makers essentially produced copies of the Collins #18 Machete. The accompanying M8 scabbard was made by B.M. The brand name has since been resurrected. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Later production Case V-44s adopted poured lead rivets to secure the grips instead of the brass rivets. An impact resistant TPR handle is strong and textured for a slip-proof grip, complete with a brass lanyard hole. Reviews (2) Filter reviews . Militaria & Weapons Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you have already guessed from the name, this company was founded by entrepreneurs who were related to one another. 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