WWII US M3 Knife | Kinfolks Inc. 1943 Blade Marked | Early M8 Scabbard
Description
A classic piece of WWII Airborne and Ranger gear. This M3 Fighting Knife was manufactured by Kinfolks Inc., a maker that produced only about 5% of all M3 knives.
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The Blade: Features the highly collectible Blade Dating. Stamped clearly on the ricasso: U.S. M3 KINFOLKSINC 1943.
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The Scabbard: Comes with the historically correct, early U.S. M8 scabbard made by B.M.CO (Beckwith Mfg Co.). Note that this is the pure M8 model without the M1910 wire hook, which is much harder to find than the later M8A1s.
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Condition: "Salty" vintage condition with signs of field use, sharpening, and handle wear.
Technical Specs:
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Maker: Kinfolks Inc.
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Marking: Blade Marked / Dated 1943
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Scabbard: M8 (Rigid, no hook)
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Production: ~135,000 units (Kinfolks)
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Condition: Combat Carried.
