Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Crossguard Marked Version Bira Gun This radio was used on

This radio was used on B-17 and B-24 bombers and got its name because their narrow waist reminded people of the young ladies drawn by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson

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

after which it became James Purdey & Son

Gilt brass cross guard that sits loosely against the adjoining ferrule

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

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks, Inc. with M8 Scabbard - Crossguard Marked Version Bira Gun This radio was used onOriginal 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