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Fighting Knives
FK-17 Personalized Luftwaffe Boot Knife
Real
solid example of a early fighting knife. This particular example is
personalized with the guys last name. This one has good hardwood grip plates and a solid
steel hilt. The grip plates are crack and chip-free with some staining top
the edges. The blade shows wear and sharpening but maintains it's original shape. The
scabbard retains about 95% of original paint and is dent-free. The clip
functions fine. Exc
$275
Combat Bayonets sorted from early to late
S98
BA-147 S98nA Bayonet
Here's an
unmarked example. The long thin plated pipe backed blade
shows wear and age. The scabbard is a steel mounted,
leather bodied example. The leather shows minor age and scuffs and could
use a treatment with wax to dress it up. There are two dressed
lines running down both sides in the German tradition. All the stitches
are tight and intact. The nickel
scalloped edge fittings are assembled to the leather with staples. These fitting show
light age. They are dent
free. Grooved two piece oak grip plates are chip and crack-free
and secured with spanner bolts. These two piece plates date the bayo as
being produced some time between 1902 and the switch over to the
S98/05 that started approx 1905. The hilt has wear and evidence of use. The hilt is
plated. Finally the frog is beat but it's there so I include it. Exc+
$190
S98/05
BA-150 SG 98/05aA (Butcher) by
Waffenfabrik Mauser-A.G.
Here's a good example with a nice
blade by an unusual maker. The blade is a WWI period example. It's a
sawback with the "saw" part factory removed. The blade does have some
sharpening but a good job was done and the whole blade is real clean. The spine carries a
crowned gothic letter that's an inspection mark over an Imperial crown and
the years of manufacture "16". The reverse is also maker marked
by the the most famous of German Arms manufacturers along with the
location Oberndorfand. Never seen this before. The scabbard is a blued
example showing lots of wear, hits, small dents and bruises especially to
towards the ball. The throat retaining screw is missing and I've not got
one hanging about at this time. The scabbard reverse is maker marked
matching the riccasso. Grooved hardwood grip plates are chip and crack-free
and secured with spanner bolts. They do have wear and bruises and stains. The flash-guard is undamaged.
A nice example to display with the right gun. Exc++
$150
K98
K98-48 S/175.G by
F.W.Höller-1935
Tough to find early vintage K98 bayo's.
Nice clean blade has a nicely finished blue finish. It is sharpened. It retains 90% of the
factory bluing with just a bit of thinning. The blade is
serialized 7347 NOT matching the scabbard. Hardwood grip plates show wear scratches and bruises. Hilt is free of
oxidizing and does show wear and use. The scabbard shows original anodizing and
wear that is progressively more toward the tip. The lower end has bruises
and bumps and small dents. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Rates Exc
$95
K98-52 S/244.G by
Mundlos-1935
Tough to find early vintage K98 bayo's.
Blade shows age and evidence of cleaning. It is NOT sharpened. The blade is
serialized 389 almost matching the scabbard which is marked 339. Hardwood grip plates show wear
stains and bruises. Hilt shows matching wear and use. The scabbard fits
perfect and shows wear but no dents of abuse. The single side screw is
lost. The blade and the scabbard are off one digit, a factory error,
who knows but certainly these have been together a long long time. Rates Exc+
$195
K98-34 K98 Bayonet by E. Pack 1939
Always a pleasure to examine Pack product, they always produced a
quality product and this is not exception.
Blade is a perfectly ground blued example with a deep black finish. It
retains 90% of the factory bluing with runner wear and evidence of
where the runners rested. The blade spine is "39clc" stamped
indicating 1939 manufacture. It is serialized 889 matching the scabbard. As with most
of the early ones this is inspection stamped profusely, at least 5 times. Brown bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free
and showing
minor wear. The scabbard shows original anodizing and lots of wear.
The dot 2" down from the frog on the obverse is a dot of paint, not sure
why Vets always stored this stuff where painting was being done, but it
often seems that way. Hmm.. if it's like around here more likely the wife
"putting things away!!" Sorry I digress ☺. So the scabbard ios well worn
yet remains dent free. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Finally
a well worn 4 copper rivet frog is included. All the stitching is intact. Rates Exc++
$235
HOLD(me)
BA-104 K98 by
Mundlos 1940
Here's a good honest K98 combat bayonet. Blade is a
quality blued example with a deep black finish. It retains 90% of the
factory bluing with wear and evidence of use towards the tip. It is
unsharpened, there are however a couple (that means 2) nicks to the
cutting edge. The blade is "40" stamped indicating 1940 manufacture. It is
serialized 8951 matching the scabbard. As with most of the early ones this is inspection stamped no less than
4 times! Black bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt does show
oxidizing and age. The scabbard shows original anodizing and oxidizing
to the finish. It is completely dent free. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Finally the well worn 1943 marked 4 rivet frog is included. I know some guys like
to see the frogs matching the years of bayo manufacture.
They don't all match, who knows why, could have
been replaced along the way. What I do know
is that this one has been there a long
time. All the stitching is intact. Rates Exc+
$139
K98-38 K98 by
Coppel Gmb.H. 1940
Blade is a very good blued example
that is free from abuse sharpening and pitting. The bluing is worn off
towards the tip from the runners rubbing. The riccasso is maker marked and
dated 1940. The spine is also dated "40". It is
serialized 1133 matching the scabbard. As with most of the early ones this is inspection stamped
over and over again. Dark brown/black bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt
has all the anodizing worn off and does suffer some minor pitting. The scabbard finish is heavily worn down with most gone
revealing the steel scabbard. The frog lug is pitted and the lower reverse
suffers a dent 1" up from the inspection stamped ball. The single side screw is intact. Rates Exc+
$120
K98-39 K98 by
Berg & Co. 1940
Nice blade here with a real nice blued
finish. It does show some age towards the tip and loss of bluing from the
runners. is heavily worn with sharpening
and almost all the factory blue gone. The riccasso is maker marked and
dated 1940. The spine is also stamped "40". It is
serialized 8350 matching the scabbard. As with most of the early ones this is inspection stamped
over and over again. Always enjoy looking for these stamps and fining new
and interesting ways they are executed. Dark brown/black bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt
has all the anodizing worn off and does suffer some oxidation and pitting. The scabbard finish is heavily worn down with most gone
revealing the steel scabbard. It does have some dents and hits. The single side screw is intact. Rates Exc
$135
K98-49 K98 Bayonet by E&F Hörster 1940
Blade
is very nice with lots of blue, it is unsharpened.It is serialized 7492 NOT matching the scabbard.
As with most of the early ones this is inspection stamped over and over
again. Dark brown/black bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free but
the screws appear to be turned. The scabbard has a few dents to the side
but most finish is retained. It is unmarked with maker or serial #. The single side screw is intact.
Perfect for a mannequin or someone wanting a good representative example.
VG
$85
K98-41 K98 by Coppel Gmbh 41-fnj
Here's
an example I personally purchased from the Vet's grandson. Blade is a blued example with a
deep black finish. It retains 98% of the factory bluing with evidence of
where the runners have rested for the past 70 years. It is unsharpened but
does have some oxidation and pitting towards the tip. The riccasso is
stamped "41fnj" indicating 1941 manufacture. The fnj code was
designated to Coppel. It is
serialized 6860 matching the scabbard. Lots of inspection stamps here as
would be expected. Dark brown/black bakelite grip
plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt is anodized but does suffer oxidation and
wear. The scabbard shows the original anodized finish with lots of
oxidation. The reverse has a good dent. The single side screw is intact. Nicely
finishing this one is an original frog that has a good pig skin retaining
strap. I've not cleaned this up at all. Rates Exc/Exc+
$150
K98-25 K98 by
Eickhorn with tropical frog-41cof
Here's a good honest K98 combat bayonet
with a rare frog. Blade is a
blued example with wear and loss of finish. It is
unsharpened. The blade is "41cof" stamped indicating 1941 manufacture. It is
serialized 9229 matching the scabbard. As with most of the early ones this is
profusely inspection stamped. Dark chocolate bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt shows
wear but not abuse. The scabbard shows good anodizing and light wear. It is completely dent free. The single side screw is
intact. Finally the
desirable tropical frog is in great shape being near mint. Nice rig. Rates Exc+
$345 HOLD(wj)
K98-28 K98 by
Eickhorn with tropical frog-41cof
Here's a good honest K98 combat bayonet
with a rare frog. Blade is a
blued example with just the lightest wear and evidence of where the
runners have rested. It is
unsharpened. The blade is "41cof" stamped indicating 1941 manufacture. It is
serialized 9310 matching the scabbard. As with most of the early ones this is
profusely inspection stamped. Dark chocolate bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt does show
wear. The scabbard shows some anodizing and lots of wear. It is completely dent free. The single side screw is
missing. Finally the
desirable tropical frog is in great shape being near mint. Nice rig. Rates Exc+
$349
K98-40 K98 by Paul Weyersberg-42 crs
Blade is a
good quality blued example with a
good blue/black finish. It retains 95% of the factory bluing with evidence of
where the runners have rested for the past 70 years. It is unsharpened but
does have some scuffs. The riccasso is ""42 crs"
stamped indicating 1942 manufacture and "crs" is the designated code
for Weyersberg. It is
serialized 0984 matching the scabbard. It has the usual inspection stamps. Dark brown bakelite grip
plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt is anodized and althought
there's a bit of light oxidizing it's free of pitting. The dent-free scabbard shows
light wear with most the anodizing remaining. The single side screw is intact.
The scabbard is mounted in an unmarked period 4 rivet frog. One of the
rivets is lost and the retaining strap appears to be period replaced. Rates Exc+/Exc++
$195
K98-44 K98 by Clemen & Jung 42cqh
Blade is a blued example with
good bluing. You can start to see where the early quality finishes start
to deteriorate here with some rougher textures. It retains 75% of the factory bluing with evidence of
where the runners have rested for the past 70 years, some wear scuffs and
water drops. It is unsharpened. The riccasso is
stamped "42cqh" indicating 1942 manufacture. The cqh code was
designated to C&J. It is
serialized 8023 matching the scabbard. Lots of inspection stamps here as
would be expected. Black bakelite grip
plates are chip and crack-free. Hilt shows wear and loss of finish. The scabbard shows
matching wear and the finish is gone. It's dent free. The single side screw is intact. Nicely
finishing this one is an original frog that is maker marked and dated 1942
matching the bayonet. It has a good retaining
strap. Rates Exc+
$195 HOLD(rf)
K98-46 K98 by Paul Weyersberg-42 crs
Blade is a
good quality blued example with worn blue/black finish. It does shows some
spotting. It is unsharpened but
does have some scuffs. The riccasso is ""42 crs"
stamped indicating 1942 manufacture and "crs" is the designated code
for Weyersberg. It is
serialized 1464 matching the scabbard. It has the usual inspection stamps. Dark brown
wooden grip
plates show wear and stains. Hilt is again well worn with oxidizing
and little finish remaining. The dent-free scabbard shows
lots of wear and the finish is pitted. The single side screw is intact.
The scabbard is mounted in a well marked period 4 rivet frog. Rates
Good/Exc
$160
K98-47 K98 by Berg & Co. 43agv
Blade is a
well worn example that has progressively more wear as you get towards the
tip. It is unsharpened. The riccasso is stamped "43agv"
The 43 represents the manufacture year and the "agv" being Berg's 3 letter
manufacturing code. It's
serialized 4459 NOT matching the scabbard. Correctly inspection stamped, it
has well fit bakelite grip plates. Hilt shows wear and some oxidizing. The scabbard is worn with anodizing that is thinned
revealing the steel scabbard. It is dent free. Finally it has it's
original black 4 rivet frog. Rates Exc
$135
K98-51 K98 Bayonet by E&F Hörster 42asw
Blade
has
lots of abuse and sharpening. It is serialized 2557 NOT matching the scabbard.
As with most of the early ones this is inspection stamped over and over
again. Dark brown/black bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free but
the screws appear to be turned. The scabbard has a big dent to the front
and oxidation. The single side screw is lost. Poor
$45
K98-50 K98 Bayonet by Paul Weyersberg 42crs
Blade
is very nice with lots of blue and no sharpening. It is serialized 936 NOT matching the scabbard.
As with most of the early ones this is inspection stamped over and over
again. Dark brown/black bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free but
the screws appear to be turned. The scabbard has a few pinprick type dents
but a very good original scabbard. The single side screw is intact.
Perfect for a mannequin or someone wanting a good representative example.
Exc
$100
K98-33 K98 Bayonet by E&F Hörster 43asw
Blade looks to be sharpened at some point and someone has touched
it up with bluing, looks great. It has a late war rough ground finish with a deep black finish.
The blade is "43ASW" stamped
indicating 1943 manufacture. It is serialized 8058 matching the scabbard.
Profusely inspection stamped. Nice brown hardwood grips show light wear and
are undamaged
being chip and crack-free. The scabbard shows excellent anodizing
with just light wear.
No dents. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Finally
a lightly worn soft and supple two rivet frog is included it's unmarked. All the stitching is intact.
Rates Exc+
$195
BA-110 ASW K98 by E&F
Hörster-43asw
Blade is a blued example with a deep
black finish. It retains 95%+ of the factory bluing with wear and
evidence of use towards the tip. It is roughly factory ground as is
typical for this vintage. It is unsharpened, the tip however, is slightly
blunted. The blade is "43 ASW" stamped indicating 1943 manufacture.
This matches the scabbard. The crossguard is also stamped 3902
and 43ASW. The pommel and ball are inspection stamped. Chip and
crack-free wood grip plates are well fit. The original blued scabbard
exhibits a good dent to the reverse but this does not interfere with the
blade insert or withdrawal. Lastly there is a frog included. The frog is
has the retaining strap broke off. This is how it arrived so how you
will get it. Rates Exc+
K98-18 K98 Bayonet by E&F Hörster 43asw
Here's a far above average K98 combat bayonet.
Blade is a superior quality blued example with a deep black finish. It
retains 99% of the factory bluing with no evidence of use. The blade is "43ASW" stamped
indicating 1943 manufacture. It is serialized 7416 matching the scabbard.
Profusely inspection stamped. Light brown bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free. The scabbard shows excellent anodizing
with just light storage wear.
No dents. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Finally
a lightly worn marked 4 rivet frog is included, it's marked but I
can't make it out. All the stitching is intact.
This is a the best K98 I've has in a long time. Rates NM
$379
K98-43 K98 by Berg & Co. 44agv
Blade is a
well worn example that only has a bit of the blue left towards the
riccasso. It is sharpened but
does retain it's original shape. The riccasso is stamped "44agv"
The 44 represents the manufacture year and the "agv" being Berg's 3 letter
manufacturing code. It's
serialized 4123 matching the scabbard. Correctly inspection stamped, it
has well fit wooden grip plates. They show honest wear with small hits and
bruises but no cracks or chips. Hilt shows wear and some minor
pitting. The scabbard is worn with anodizing that is thinned
revealing the steel scabbard. It is dent free. Finally it has it's
original brown three rivet frog. Rates Exc/Exc++
$165
K98-14 Late-war K98 Bayo by Richard
Abr. Herder-44clc
Here's a great example of a late-war
production K98 combat bayonet. Blade is a blued example
that has an excellent finish. Love it! It retains 99% of the factory
bluing and is free of sharpening. Other
than honest in/out marks all the blue is there. Take a second and look
at the coarse blade finish. Compare this to the quality finishes on an early
production blade!! At this stage of production the focus was getting product out the
door, most of the production stamping and finishing processes were eliminated. Shoot in 1944 the Allies had
landed in France and the bombs were raining down over Germany every night!!
The blade is "44clc" stamped indicating 1944 manufacture. It is serialized
F4372 matching the scabbard. Don't
know why but seems the later the production the tougher it becomes to find
matching pieces. Brown bakelite grip plates are perfect, just light honest wear. The scabbard
shows excellent anodizing and has the smallest of impression to the lower
obverse. You will have trouble finding it. Inspection stamped 2 times that
I can find, amazing at this late stage this wasn't eliminated! The single side screw
is intact and unbuggered. Guys look all day for this quality of late war
piece! Rates Exc++/NM
$325
K98-15 Variant K98 Bayonet by E&F Hörster 44asw
Here's a far above average K98 combat bayonet.
Blade is a superior quality blued example with a deep black finish. It
retains 99% of the factory bluing. The blade is "44ASW" stamped
indicating 1944 manufacture. It is serialized 9501 matching the scabbard.
The blade tip has a bowie shape that is finished in the same fashion as
the rest of the blade. I've tried hard to get some of my trusted
associated to tell me if this was factory done. I've not been able to get
consensus so I leave this to you. Make up your own mind. If you know
something I don't know on this please contact me. I'm learning too!! All
the usual inspection stamps are there. Light brown bakelite grip plates are chip and crack-free. The scabbard shows near
perfect anodizing.
No dents. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Finally
a lightly worn marked 4 rivet frog is included- sorry I can not find
a date. All the stitching is intact
and the retaining strap is intact. Certainly the last of the high quality
pieces to leave their factory. Quality and finish were sacrificed from
here on in favour of getting numbers out the door. Rates Exc++/NM
$295
HOLD(ig)
K98-32 K98 by Eickhorn-44cof
Blade is a blued example that
is has been ever so lightly sharpened, I say lightl;y cause it;s not
sharp. It just has some
light wear from in/out. It retains 95% of the factory bluing with no
wear. Look at that rough factory finishing of this late war example!! The blade is "cof
44" stamped indicating 1944 manufacture.
This is all matching. The crossguard is also stamped 7565. The pommel is inspection stamped. Chip and
crack-free bakelite grip-plates are secured with spanner nuts. Shoot even
the head of the nut shows lathe marks, never seen on early quality pieces,
I really like these small details and evidence of all the corners these
guys cut in the last months of the war.
Can you imagine the "old timers" in the plant rolling their eyes as
quality was superseded by the need to hit the numbers! Look at the draw
marks on the pommel, just no time to pretty up anything at this stage. The
scabbard shows a clear seam on the side. The anodizing is
pretty good with just a shadow of oxidizing. Rates Exc++
$295 HOLD(r)
K98-29 K98 by E&F
Hörster with Riveted Grips-44asw
Blade is a blued example that
suffers sharpening and age. It has no bluing left and evidence of use. The blade is "44ASW" stamped indicating 1944 manufacture.
This matches the scabbard. The crossguard is also stamped 6632
and 44ASW. The pommel and ball are inspection stamped. Chip and
crack-free brown/orange bakelite grip-plates are correctly riveted as was the fashion
adopted by Hörster to expedite production
with the Allies at the doorstep. Everything has the look of expediting
production,
no time to pretty up anything at this stage. The
scabbard shows a clear seam on the side again, the focus was production,
this stuff that was absolutely unacceptable in earlier years now was fine,
as Speer pulled out all the stops to equip his Volksturm! The phosphate
finished scabbard is
well worn with no oxidizing but lots of wear and bruises. Rates Exc
$450
K98-12 K98 by E&F
Hörster with Riveted Grips-44asw
Blade is a blued example that
is in excellent shape with no wear or sharpening, it just has some
light wear from in/out. It retains 98% of the factory bluing with wear and
evidence of use. The blade is "44ASW" stamped indicating 1944 manufacture.
This matches the scabbard. The crossguard is also stamped 4182
and 44ASW. The pommel and ball are inspection stamped. Chip and
crack-free bakelite grip-plates are correctly riveted as was the fashion
adopted by Hörster to expedite production
with the Allies at the doorstep. Look at the draw
marks on the pommel, just no time to pretty up anything at this stage. The
scabbard shows a clear seam on the side again, the focus was production. This stuff that was absolutely unacceptable in earlier years now was fine,
as Speer pulled out all the stops to equip Hitler's Armies! The anodizing is
worn of the scabbard but there is still almost no oxidizing. Rates Exc+/Exc++
$630
Why not complete your dagger with a nice set
of
hangers?