Original German WWII 98k 41-dated Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard – Matching Serial 6632 e Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84/98 or SG 84/98. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98.

The total length of the K98 bayonet was 15.2 inches, far shorter than the 20 inch long GEW98 bayonet. The blade was also straighter in shape and the hand guard was omitted. The K98 bayonet was carried in a leather frog, or Seitengewehrtragetasche, on the left side on the equipment belt in combination with the shovel and its carrier. The maker marks on k98 bayonets where stamped onto the top of the blade. On the reverse the batch number and suffix were stamped.

Model bayonet: Seitengewehr 84/98 III

Markings: 6632 / e and cof / 41

Material: Blued steel

Grip material: Ribbed Bakelite

Condition is excellent with original bluing on blade, bakelite grips intact and a working locking button. The blade has the factory “sharpening”, which did not really make the blade sharp: that was up to the soldier. Finish on the blade is excellent, with just the usual runner wear from the scabard. The bakelite grip scales are in good shape, with no chips, and just some light wear and scratching. The bluing on the handle is quite nice, with a bit of wear and oxidation. The scabbard shows a bit more wear, and looks to have been kept in a frog for a long period. There are a few small dents, but nothing major.

The scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers 6632 / e, and the pommel is Waffenamt marked. The blade ricasso is also marked with German three letter code cof over 41, which is also present on the scabbard. This indicates 1941 manufacture by the legendary maker Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary “City of Blades” in Eastern Germany.

According to  J. Anthony Carter’s book, GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS, this company was founded in 1865 by Carl Eickhorn, and is arguably the most famous of all Solingen makers. Not only could the family trace their history back 500 years, but they could also demonstrate involvement in the hardening and grinding industries for the same period. Truly the nobility of Solingen Edged weapon dynasties. Eickhorn edged weapons are the most desirable of all makers.

An original German WWII Matching 98k Bayonet and scabbard by the most desirable of all makers. Ready to display or fit to your 98K rifle!