Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version German Gun Magazines "belt pistol" referring to a

"belt pistol" referring to a weapon sized to fit into a belt holster

at every formal assembly

though some are overstamped

Now so very difficult to find

The maker is assumed to be JAN HENDRICK of Amsterdam who was recorded as starting  work in 1672

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version German Gun Magazines "belt pistol" referring to aOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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. Of the 2,590,240 ordered by the U. S. Government, Kinfolks produced only 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being