Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with Non Updated M8 Scabbard U.S. Holsters The reverse is marked with

The reverse is marked with LUDLOW / LONDON on the inside of the parachute

Year of Manufacture: 1883 - converted twice later

The sheath also has a pistol belt brass hook attachment at the top

In 1874 the skirts were shortened to nine inches

and the clock looks to be fully functional

Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with Non Updated M8 Scabbard U.S. Holsters The reverse is marked withOriginal 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. 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 stamped directly on the blade: U. S. M3