Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with Non Updated M8 Scabbard U.S. Holsters In 1874 the skirts were

In 1874 the skirts were shortened to nine inches

the Regimental cloth badge of a "WINGED PARACHUTE" and the famous "PEGASUS FLYING HORSE" badge

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

and the buckle slider and outer housing are completely correct

Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with Non Updated M8 Scabbard U.S. Holsters In 1874 the skirts wereOriginal 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