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. Has some spots left o The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. 2017 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. The blade is somewhat dull, but could easily be sharpened. Blade shows much sharpening. The original leather handle is unused. More Info . The Kinfolks Cutlery variant is an extremely scare knife and the most difficult to find for sale, particularly in high condition. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. 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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. Blade is maker marked at Ricasso : A.F.H. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. I asked the seller about them. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear and age. During the Second World War, Kinfolks produced a variety of edged weapons for the US government, including knives and bayonets. 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 theV-44. Sold Out Item # 64276 $185.00 More Info For Sale By: Kennedy Knives Kinfolks Knife & Hatchet with Leather Sheath The name has been written in the front section. . 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. eBay sent this message to john schmidt (jw517). Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. The blade is unused but does have some carbon spotting. Scabbard appears to be original. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Of the three concerns the starburst would be my least concern. Skip to main content. 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. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Free shipping for many products! The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Description 5/8/18 - This is an extremely rare, all original US M3 Fighting knife made by Kinfolks during WW2. Vintage Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA Made WWII ERA 10.5". or tool use. Sell it yourself Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. 1 In Stock. Crossguard has been straightened. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands. Total length with handle is 12 3/8 inch. There was most likely two fastening leg straps but one is now gone. The blade is in great shape with only some very light discoloration and scabbard wear. Somers, R.H. (Brig. While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. In 1965, Robeson ended production of Kinfolks knives. They have some very nice knives for sale too! $13,Offered for sale : One six inch Kinfolks fighting knife. 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. Blade is maker marked and dated 1943. Summary; Recently Viewed . Hardly noticeable. Learn more about account protection. 11" L TOTAL / 6 1/4" L BLADE. That changed my whole perspective on identifying a replaced handle. Crossguard is marked : U.S.N. 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. 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 Leather scabbard is also in nice condition and snap functions nicely. Overall length is 10 1/8 inches. Although this knife 285163348244 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. An extremely scarce sub-variant of the Western knife used brass for the rivets and crossguard. This is the first pattern which is blade maker marked and dated 1943. standing for the manufacturer American Fork & Hoe Company. 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% 12/21/20 - This is a fairly scarce US M3 fighting knife made by Kinfolks Inc. Only about 135,000 of these knives were made, being the 5th scarcest m3 manufacturer. Military Blade. Camillus N.Y. . Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. This is a late war knife with the plastic guard and pommel. Imperial Knife Company: 917,894 . This is an M3 fighting knife. We purchased this collection a few years ago. The only differences between the two Kinfolks variants is that one was maker marked and the other was not, making it a sterile knife. Starting Price $15. The scabbardwas manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. Knife blade has been sharpened with scratches and dark areas. Pommel cap is undamaged. Kabar USN NAVY M2 Combat fighting knife (authentic) Excelent. Of the2,590,240 ordered by the U.S. Government, Kinfolks producedonly 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. 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. Scabbard shows some wear and rust spotting to metal parts. The knife is 14 5/8 in overall length, with the instantly recognizable 9 clip point Bowie blade. Please see our. 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]. Developed in 1943, the M3 figthing knife was manufactured in large quantities. eBay is committed to your privacy. A similar Kinfolks mid-war manufacture type with than-standard Bakelite fittings is illustrated on page 166 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey a well-established expert and author of many books on the subject of US military edged weapons (see the pages scan attached). Rare Fighting Knife. | Privacy. Some blades do look to have like finishes. Hope this helps to clarify things. Blade has been sharpened. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. [4][2][5] This limited the usefulness of the M3 when employed for backhand slashing strokes. The leather scabbard shows wear. Fine, It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. Blade is marked Kinfolks at the ricasso as pictured. The M4 bayonet was also used on the selective-fire M2 Carbine which was developed post-War. 6 (June 1943), p. 104. Blade edges have not been sharpened. 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. 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). 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. CO and in very good condition withno major defects to note. See Sold Price. Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammo crates and food ration tins, a role for which the M3 had not been designed. Knives that have been refurbished are usually sharpened before Parkerizing, so no white line. . Blade shows much darkening. The Kinfolks brand was acquired by Robeson Cutlery of Perry, NY, where knives with the Kinfolks name were produced under the direction of another Case cousin, Emmerson Case. Grips are plexiglass and are in nice condition with no cracks or chips. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This M1 Garand Bayonet is in nice condition showing some wear and age. Vintage WWII 1943 Kinfolks Inc US M3 Trench Fighting Knife M8 B.M. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. 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. As issued, the blade's secondary or false edge was intentionally sharpened and beveled for only a portion of its length, leaving an unsharpened spine on the top of the blade in an effort to stiffen the relatively narrow blade. Featuring a 5-to-5.25-inch flat-ground blade, the Mark 1 utility knife was adopted by the Navy as a survival-type knife with sheath. The collector was knowledgeable and meticulous each knife was stored coated in cosmoline grease and stored separately from its sheath. Scarce A.C.C. The original knife was theNo 18 Machete, which was manufactured byCollins & Company. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. KINFOLKS USA OLD VINTAGE RARE BONE HANDLE FIXED BLADE KNIFE W/SHEATH. All original rivets and keeper are intact; some stitching loss is noted for accuracy; the leather is soft and supple still. Scabbard is real solid with a small 1/2 inch cut. Peened. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting is in nice condition showing some age. Gen., U.S. Army, ret.) During the production run of the Collins V-44, four variations were produced. 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. The nature of the starburst pattern on the pommel/tang. Bayonet - Scarce, WW2 U.S. Navy MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife, WW2 U.S.M.C. Casing is headstamped 42 R A . Some military knivesnot just the 225Qwere stamped very lightly, while others were deeply stamped. 142 No. Original example produced by the Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions.. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. Great homogeneous set. All parts of knife are solid. Please email again if you have any further questions or photo requests and I'd be happy to accomodate. As the war progressed, Kinfolks had to phase out the use of aluminum due to the wartime ban on the use of the strategic metals for the non-essential products. Even if I compare this blade dated one to other Kinfolk that are just blade marked I still see the differences. Interesting thread, I pulled out my Cole Book III, and he shows the 1943 blade dated Kinfolks with a staked pommel (pg 101, illustration #17). Anthony . Vietnam Era BOC Bauer US M7 Bayonet with (newer) M10 Scabbard, Vietnam War Era MILPAR M7Bayonet Knife w M8A1 Scabbard. The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in aboutFINEcondition as well. 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World War II, WW2, US M3 Case Airborne Paratrooper fighting knife, no reserve . Not, Should it be bought or sold for this amount or that amount. Sell a Similar Item. Made in Iraq. 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. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife is in nice condition showing some wear. They show only some light handling bumps, dings and surface scratches. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pick-Up will be 1 WEEK ONLY. Guards were double steel, the very rare brass or plastic like the pommels. 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 feels like it is lead filled which helps to balance the knife. N.Y." Nice condition with expected wear from use and age. North American Auction Company. The handle on this Kinfolks includes a plastic guard and pommel with no damage. handguard butt cap and leather handle are in great shape. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. The handle was stacked leather, generally grooved. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 1983 Hess Bank Truck (mint) Early 18th Century Pod Type Bit Brace Retired Precious Moments Figurines Lot #110094 October I hope it does not go above 1200.00 . Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. They are reluctant to take advice given here so they are just going to keep selling them I guess. Thank you Absolutearms for stepping up to the plate here. Scarce type in great condition, considering the age. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber and brass spacers on the ends; solid aluminum pommel with a large brass lug-nut. The blade retains some traces of its original satin polish and this reflective surface made it difficult to photograph. However, it was particularly designed for use by elite or 'shock' forces in need of a close-combat knife such as airborne troops and Army Rangers, and these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production. WWII WW2 USN USMC KINFOLKS 6 INCH FIGHTING KNIFE EXCELLENT CONDITION $325.00 Seller: vpt60 (1,008) 100% or Best Offer +$16.00 shipping Sponsored WWII US M1 CARBINE BAYONET FIGHTING KNIFE KINFOLKS USM4 w/ M8A1 Scabbard Pre-Owned $195.00 Seller: archeologycity (8,807) 99.3% Buy It Now +$11.75 shipping Free returns Sponsored 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. Blade has been slightly sharpened. Snap fastener of handle securing strap is in working order. ), Last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56, FairbairnSykes fighting knife or OSS dagger, List of U.S. Army weapons by supply catalog designation, U.S. Fighting Knives of World War II, Chapter VII: M3 Trench Knife, The History of the M4 Bayonet/Fighting Knife, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M3_trench_knife&oldid=1126728724, This page was last edited on 10 December 2022, at 22:56. Rare, 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. But it's good to see folks picking up on discrepancies. Bayonet-knife for use on the caliber .30 U.S. Carbine M1. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. Blade has not been sharpened. [2][3][4][5] 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 a submachine gun such as the M3 "grease gun".[1][2]. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Overall this is a very attractive and eminently displayable example of the classic World War II eraV-44 Survival Knife. Originally there were supposed to be eight grooves, but some companies generally used to six to seven. DESCRIPTION: Antique WWII Italian Model 39 Special Forces fighting knife; Features iron scabbard with riveted belt loop and wood handle with three rivets. The model 380 was one of the most popular. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The tip of the scabbard shows the most wear, with some minor creasing at the scabbard tip. See pics. The guard has a rich, uncleaned ocher patina that is very attractive. Camillus Fighting Knife is in fair condition showing use and wear. WW2 era U.S.M.C (United States Marine Corps) Ka-Bar fixed blade fighting knife with leather sheath. Antique WW2 Kinfolks Fighting Knife USA W/orig. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlsons 2ndMarine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname Gung Ho knife. Original WW2 Kinfolks fighting knife, early-war 5-inch blade/early-war aluminum pommel private purchase fighter type; orig leather scabbard. During the time which they made knives, the company created a long line of hunting and fishing knives. 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! 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 Kinda sounds like a "mission statement" doesn't it. Very sharp!!! Blade looks like it was possibly made from a 16" Garand bayonet. The M3 was designed to meet a shortage of combat knives, especially in early 1942. During World War II, the V-44 also saw service with Colonel Carlson's 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, earning the nickname "Gung Ho knife". . Sold for $100 on Nov 18, 2017. . Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. Give Today. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. 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. As the thinking goes, the rather stout blade was designed to open various wooden cratesan important part of the quartermasters joband the triple steel pommel was used to nail the crates closed. Camillus, Colonial, Geneva Forge, Pal, Robeson, KA-BAR, Boker and Kinfolks made them. 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. Comes with a beautiful leather M6 scabbard made by . Closure straps are nice and solid with no rot. and "W. Sinnreich". Cross-guard is marked U.S. M4 A.C.C. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This WW2 Theater Made Fighting knife is in great condition. The PAL blade-dated has one pin(like Camillus repros), instead of two pins in the pommel. Also saw one being sold that had what looked like the little square cut on an M4, but filled in and buffed. It measures 4 in length and has nominally .56 balls at the end. It appears to be in very good condition. $240.00. Snap to scabbard functions great. Vintage Kinfolks US Marine Fighting Knife With Kinsfolk Sheath USA Made WWII Era trufflepig1 (151) $145.90 Vintage Old US Early KINFOLKS Hunting Knife & Sheath Gift for Him Gift for collector Gift for Hunter JewelryBLACKSWAN (324) $110.00 Vintage Randall knife model 14S vintage JudithsTreasureShop (4) $750.00 Knife ( fixed blade ) Here is a pic of the blade where you can see the white line and here is another picture of the pommel, where you can see the ordnance marking. The pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. The man who collected them has passed away, but I have no doubt that these knives are, indeed, as good as they appear. Leather rings make up the handle. The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. Scabbard is marked with the Flaming Bomb and U.S. . HEAVY TARNISHING TO BLADE. [6][7][4][8][9][5] The blade was made of carbon steel, and was either blued or parkerized. This is an early production type with a solid aluminum pommel and fullered 5-inch blade, original pattern-embossed leather scabbard is included. Although the M3 had competed with the USMC KA-BAR for approval by the Army, the M3, unlike the Marine Corps knife, was not a dual-purpose weapon designed both for close combat (fighting knife) and general use (utility knife). Some soldiers also found the M3's cutting edge to be difficult to maintain in the field. It is 2nd pattern with blued blade and brass handle. The knives had been in storage for many years, some of them for over forty. 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. FOR SALE! I asked Gary about this and he said that new workers in the factory did not always get the peen right. The original scabbard is marked, U.S. M8 B.M. SKIP. Avery nice example of an early issueM3 knife from a scarce maker, ready to add to your WWII edged weapon collection! The blade shows a moderate amount of freckled surface oxidation and some tiny flecks of minor pinpricking scattered here and there. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:This U.S. Navy Model 1917 Boarding Cutlass Scabbard is in nice condition showing some age and wear. 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. 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. Case,R.C.,Pal,Utica. Beginning in June 1944, the front band included a bayonet lug. Camillus Fighting Knife - Marine - SOLD -, WW2 Case Stiletto w/Rare V42-Type Long Sheath - Fighting Knife. I also don't know the seller and I don't purchase things off e-pay anymore. Survival, According to knife maker, researcher and author M.H. Saturday, May 19, 2018, is Armed Forces Day. 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. This particularV-44 Survival Knifeis one of the rare knives produced by Kinfolks. 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. The canvas is very good, with a bit of wear, and the finish on the snaps on the frog has worn. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Handles generally were stacked leathersome with fiber spacers, some without. Could be a fake. We have to look out for each other, and the newer collectors. TOP RATED. Blade is unsharpened. The fiberglass shell is excellent, with excellent paint, and the throat still has most of the original finish. Since 2002, LiveAuctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. [2] While specified priority steel supplies for both knives were available, the M3's lower production cost compared with that of the KA-BAR convinced the SWPC board of directors to approve the M3 prototype for quantity production.[2][5]. Original WW2 era American fighting knife manufactured by Kinfolks Cutlery in Little Valley, NY. 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. If those are fake he paired them with some nice leather. BLADE is doing its part by taking a look back at the knives that accompanied those in uniform during World War II. Scabbard shows evidence of once having a camouflage paint applied. Blade is tight. Scabbards retaining straps are present but are really soft. $150.00 + $10.05 shipping. WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife - Named, WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife with Scabbard - Named, WW2 US Theater Made Fighting Knife with Scabbard, WW2 US M3 Imperial Fighting Knife - 1st Pattern - Dated 1943, WW2 US M3 Kinfolks Fighting Knife - 1st Pattern 1943 Dated, WW2 US M3 Utica Cutlery Fighting Knife - 1st Pattern 1943 Dated, U.S. Navy Model 1917 Boarding Cutlass Scabbard - SOLD -, WW2 U.S. M4 Aerial Co. A.C.C. These are not empty words. Handle looks somewhat like the lower end of a femur bone. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U.S. M3 KINFOLKS INC. For Sale By: Nildraga. Marked "Olean. 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. This is the earlier version of the scabbard, but like virtually all M8 scabbards, had the retaining loop at the top added to upgrade it to M8A1 specs. The original models said to originate from Sheffield in England first came onto the screen in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Original WW2 M3 USMC trench knife . Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. One is the Shark. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. Scabbard is in real nice solid condition with no damage. Snap functions great. Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. 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. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. Has a leather handle and scabbard. SKIP. This seems to be a common tactic among collectors, to speak negatively about items that they wish to buy in order to drive down interest. About Me [4], After the Ordnance Department 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.