{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-98k-1938-dated-bayonet-by-carl-eickhorn-with-scabbard-and-frog-matching-serial-6612-o","title":"Original German WWII 98k 1938 dated Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Frog - Matching Serial 6612 O","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 III or SG 84\/98 III. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. Early WWII bayonets from some makers also had markings on the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel bayonet: Seitengewehr 84\/98 III\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarkings: \u003cstrong\u003e6612 \/ O, CARL EICKHORN\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e38\u003c\/strong\u003e (on spine)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Blued steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrip material: Ribbed Bakelite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good, with very good original bluing on blade, bakelite grips intact and a working locking button. This blade has been arsenal sharpened for use, so it was deployed in the field. It does not seem to have seen much use however, as the edge is still mostly sharp. There is some runner wear and some light oxidation on a few areas of the blade, as shown. The bakelite grip scales are in good shape, with no chips, and just some light wear. The bluing on the handle is quite nice, with a bit of wear and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers \u003cstrong\u003e6612 \/ o.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pommel is Waffenamt marked and the blade ricasso is also marked by maker \u003cstrong\u003eCARL EICKHORN\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary edged weapon producer from Solingen, the \"City of Blades\" in the mountains of Western Germany. The spine of the blade is marked \u003cstrong\u003e38\u003c\/strong\u003e, for 1939, and the scabbard is marked \u003cstrong\u003eCARL EICKHORN \/ 1938\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse. Shortly after this manufacturers made the move to three letter codes, so this is a very nice matched early war example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original excellent early war German WWII Matching 98k Bayonet and scabbard by a highly desirable maker. Ready to display or fit to your 98K rifle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 10\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall length: 15 1\/4“\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrossguard: 1 1\/2”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScabbard Length: 10 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41169918427205,"sku":"ONSV23WFC23","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23WFC23__01.jpg?v=1711118906","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-98k-1938-dated-bayonet-by-carl-eickhorn-with-scabbard-and-frog-matching-serial-6612-o","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}