U.S. M3 Camillus Fighting Knife-WWII Production w/ M8A1 Scabbard

Offered is an original U.S. M3 Fighting Knife manufactured by Camillus Cutlery Co. during World War II. The blade is clearly marked “U.S. M3 CAMILLUS”, identifying it as one of the approximately 2.6 million M3 fighting knives produced between 1943 and 1944 for American forces. Camillus was one of the primary wartime contractors. 

Designed for close combat, the M3 became one of the most recognizable U.S. fighting knives of WWII. It saw extensive service with Army infantry, airborne troops, Rangers, armored crews, and Marines before later influencing the design of the M4, M5, M6, and M7 bayonets. 

This example retains its original stacked leather washer grip with steel crossguard and steel pommel. The blade retains much of its original dark parkerized finish with honest service wear, light sharpening, and scattered oxidation consistent with military use.

Included is a correct M8A1 fiberglass scabbard with olive drab canvas hanger and steel throat. The M8A1 was widely issued as the replacement scabbard for the M3 beginning late in WWII and throughout post-war service. 

Features

• Original U.S. military M3 Fighting Knife
• Manufactured by Camillus Cutlery Co.
• Blade marked “U.S. M3 CAMILLUS”
• WWII production (1943–1944)
• Original stacked leather washer handle
• Steel crossguard and peened steel pommel
• Parkerized carbon steel spear-point blade
• Includes correct U.S. M8A1 fiberglass scabbard
• Olive drab web hanger with belt hook
• An iconic WWII American combat knife

Condition

This knife remains in good original military surplus condition.

• Blade retains a significant portion of its parkerized finish.
• Honest wear, scattered oxidation, and evidence of field use.
• Original stacked leather grip remains solid with attractive age and patina.
• Guard and pommel exhibit expected finish wear.
• M8A1 scabbard shows military use with wear to the canvas hanger and finish but remains fully functional.

Overall, this is an authentic, untouched example that displays exactly as a genuine WWII service knife should.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Camillus Cutlery Co.
• Model: U.S. M3 Fighting Knife
• Country of Origin: United States
• Blade Length: Approximately 6.75 inches
• Overall Length: Approximately 11.75 inches
• Blade Material: Parkerized carbon steel
• Handle: Stacked leather washers
• Scabbard: U.S. M8A1 fiberglass with canvas hanger