The world war ii m3 trench knife us military swords online. Written by bill walters with input from vince coniglio, this is the most comprehensive book to date on m3s and m4s. Can any one help, i have a m3 trench knife for sale but dont know where i should post it. Military knives, usmc m9 bayonets for sale that make great military gift for someone going into the military. Ive checked my wwii knife book michael silvey and compared it t. With over 12 years of helping customers find just what they want, we are here to help you. This exact knife is pictured in cole book 1 page 80 m. Get the best deals on original ww i us edged weapons when you shop the largest online selection at. This 1917 us trench knife is a terrific replica for the collector or reenactor. The m3 trench knife was developed during the opening stages of wwii with the design being accepted and put into production in 1943. Military fighting knives and daggers for sale international military. Real or fake m3 trench knife all about pocket knives. The handle has a leather ring grip with a guard and pommel cap at the ends.
Military combat knives survival knives army knives on sale. However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as airbornes and army rangers, so these units received priority for the m3 at the start of production. Its also a costeffective alternative to tracking down all three of mh coles us military knife books. We feature a huge collection of swords, knives and daggers for any collector. Initially manufactured to equip soldiers not armed with a bayonet, this sturdy and almost irreplaceable weapon endured through most of wwii until. It also includes descriptions of the knives and sheaths.
A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. Most designs incorporate a special guard that covered the fingers. In 1942, the americans sought to replace the old mk i trench model dating from the first world war. The boker plus 02bo1943 m3 trench knife was designed in 1943, the m3 trench knife was intended to be used by any u. The m3 trench knife is an edged tool manufactured by several companies and used by military personnel in various global conflicts throughout. It joins my kabar marine fighting knife and my m4 camillus bayonet and its quality is on par with both. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. The pommel is marked with the ordnance bomb, and the guard is marked imperial. Made from an existing original, you can own the same thing for a fraction of the price. In 1943 many soldiers got a brand new shinny present called the m3 fighting knife or as it was commonly called the m3 trench knife the original purpose of the m3 trench knife was to equip soldiers with a close combat weapon who were not equipped with a bayonet. The next drawing number in series is 202b52, that one is for the m3 trench knife dated december 20, 1942, that kind of locks it down to being a simple mistake.
The bayonet style blade has a partially sharpened upper edge and a nonreflective zinc phosphate black coating. The m3 trench knife is an edged tool manufactured by several companies and used by military personnel in various global conflicts throughout history. M3 trench knife handle repair all about pocket knives. This mark iii trench knife was issued to be a fighting or combat knife. Its also being revised as we speak, and will be released i believe next spring. Hayes otoupalik military collectibles and historical americana. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the first world war.
If youre looking to add a us m3 knife to your collection of cutlery, you can check out the new and secondhand options for sale at lowcost prices on ebay. Made just like the originals with carbon steel, triangular bladespike, hard wood grip and stamped steel knuckle bow with pyramid shaped protrusions. This book includes all the known m3 trench knife, m6 sheath and m4 knifebayonet variations. Just as the m4 bayonet was essentially a wwii m3 trench knife modified into an m1 carbine bayonet, the m5 bayonet was an m3style knife blade adapted to fit the garand. The trench knife, also known as a knuckle knife, was invented for closequarters combat during wwi, when fighting primarily took place in trenches. The m3 trench knife was issued with the carbine but. Perhaps the best book ever printed on the m3 trench knives. This m3 trench knife reproduction for sale is a very nice heavy duty replica of the us m3 1943 trench knife and comes with od green scabbardsheath. Initially, the americans wanted to distribute it to all nonbayonet soldiers. Its sturdy construction also makes it no slouch as a heavy duty field knife. Trench knife the standard wwi 1918 trench knife for sale is meant as a closequarters implement for direct contact with enemy forces. Ww2 us army m3 trench knife and m1918 trench knife ordnance supply catalog. Reviews and ratings for ontario wwii m3 trench knife fixed. It was issued to soldiers who carried weapons that did not have bayonets.
The boker plus m3 trench knife is a reproduction of the 1943 m3 given to any us soldier during world war ii not equipped with a bayonet. Given the choice for all around use, there is not even a question of the kabar being much more useful for a great many more things. They are now working on an update to include info on the m4 bayonet. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility or tool use.
An example of a world war i trench knife is the german armys nahkampfmesser close combat knife. I did read from at the front supply that originally the m3 was in fact issued with a leather sheath, so there you go. If you can find it, vince coniglios the us m3 trench knife is an excellent source. Us wwii theater made knife and leather sheath, m3 style blade price. I was reading a book by osprey on wwii infantry tactics and it said that the m3 was a knife that could be used as a bayonet for the m1 carbine and that a similar bayonet was used for the garand.
The handle is alum, brass, fiber, bakelite and copper. The m3 fighting knife or m3 trench knife was an american military combat knife first issued in march 1943. Wwii us m3 case fighting knife a fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. Us wings is not liable for any damages or injuries resulting from the purchase andor usage of this knife.
We have kabar military knives, army trench knives, air force survival knives, navy, usmc marines kbar, trench knives, military survival knife with compass and. But it had already been officially replaced by the m4 bayonetknife in the spring of 1944. We will not under value merchandise or mark the item on the customs form as a gift. If there is one side arm easily recognized as a fighting icon from wwii, it is the us army m3 trench knife.
The first troops to receive the m3s were the airborne, mountain ranger and glider infantry units. The sheath is original and marked m h cole roebuck works on the back. Knife, trench, m3 scabbard, trench knife, m6 adopted by the us army early in 1943 it was produced from march of that year until july 1944. Boker plus m3 trench knife 02bo1943 fixed blade for sale. Before i contact seller and express concern, i want other opinion.
Upon inspection, im not convinced its authentic, looks like repro. Its an original piece, and the blade has not had the life sharpened out of it. Ontario mark iii m3 trench knife fixed bayonet blade w. This is the only book that i am aware of that shows the pommel peening and pinning differences in the m3, this is where the value lies. Sake cups stick pins sweetheart jewelry swords swords british swords french swords german swords japanese swords other swords us trench art uniforms uniforms british uniforms children uniforms german uniforms. The ontario m3 trench knife is a worthy addition to any wwii knife collection. Military trench knives for sale buy quality blades at. Of laden the ww2 book world by war reference two us m3 and knife coniglio trench trench coniglio m3 ww2 us knife by and of. Mh coles the best of us military knives is euqually as good, but it covers more than just the m3. Vintage military fighting knives and daggers for sale at international military antiques. The m3 trench knife, also known as fighting knife, entered service in march 1943. I have a chance to purchase an m3 knife, very good shape all overall, including the grip washers.
Buy us military knives combat knife accessories from combat hunting for sale at low prices. The m5 bayonet guard had a stud that fit into the gas cylinder screw, similar to the m7 series of grenade launchers, rather than the traditional barrel ring. Aapk has created a fantastic high value service for our members in good standing that includes. The m3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Ontario m3 trench knife, qn8155 the above illustrated knife is the ontario m3 trench knife. This is an excellent original example of the diston design model 1917 1918 trench fighting knife by the american cutlery co. Wwii us army usmc m3 trench fighting knife guard marked utica m8 scabbard named. Discussion in weapons started by ted, oct 20, 2006. Kabar full size us marine corps fighting knife, straight. It is a leather grip dark blade knike in very good condition in a m8 sheath.
The us m3 fighting knife the m3 fighting knife or m3 trench knife was an american military combat knife first issued in 1943. Wwi m1917 trench knife leather replacement scabbard marked jewell 1918. These knives redefined trench warfare, and continue to hold a place in enthusiasts hearts today. It is a leather grip dark blade knike in very good condition in a m8. M3 trench knife the fighting knife antique outings.
It features a 6 78 double edged blade with the top edge going down about a 14 of the blade. The knife was a replacement for the woefully inadequate 1918 mk 1 trench knife which was developed in the closing stages of wwi the old brass knuckled trench knife soldiers who had. The m3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers. The m3 fighting knife was developed in 1943 and manufactured by over nine different firms. Another good reference is us military knives bayonets and machetes book iii by mh cole.
The veteran i purchased this knife from has since passed on, but the odds of him buying a post war leather sheath to fit his wwii modified m3 trench knife is pretty slim. The ontario mark iii trench knife is a 1940s era design that is tough as nails. It does bring to question as to how it was missed though, two ordnance officers signed off on the drawing and both should have known that 1922 was two decades earlier. The m3 fighting knife also called the m3 trench knife had a 6. Trench knife for sale military collectibles for sale. The m3 fighting knife or m3 trench knife was an american military combat knife. M3t us m3 1943 trench knife with sheath military knives. The blade is 7 316 long and in the style of an m3 blade but with a fuller. M3 trench knife, made by utica cutlery company, utica, new york, with u. Boker plus m3 trench knife with stacked leather handle smkw. However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as airbornes and army rangers, so these units received priority for the m3 at the start of.
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