Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. - Scarce Maker Madsen LMG This is the earlier scarce

This is the earlier scarce blade-marked version rather than guard-marked example

Barrel Length: 3 3/4 inches

These were adopted by the Prussian Military in 1841

ET changed manufacturer code from ET to CKL

was reassigned to VI Corps on New Year's Day

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. - Scarce Maker Madsen LMG This is the earlier scarceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine service used WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the very scarce maker, Kinfolks, Inc., and contained in an original M8 Scabbard. Of the 2,590,240 ordered by the U. S. Government, Kinfolks of Little Valley, NY produced only 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. This knife is later production, indicated by the maker