Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Crossguard Marked Version Bira Gun DICKSON in 1899 in an

DICKSON in 1899 in an attempt to reduce the production cost over the well known "Knob" Cocking piece

The best counterfeit versions are correct down to the weight and maker’s marks on the back of the award

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Gilt brass cross guard that sits loosely against the adjoining ferrule

intact brown lining with some darker stains

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Crossguard Marked Version Bira Gun DICKSON in 1899 in anOriginal 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 later production, indicated by the maker information being