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Fighting Knives
Fighting knife collectors bookmark this page. I will be adding many rare and special example over the next few weeks!
FK-29 Boot Knife by Alcoso
Common design that is a carryover from the Imperial style. This one has hardwood grip plates
that appear to have been personalized by the returning Vet with a name
carved in them "Jerry Rokin and to the reverse " Witmar Germany" It's not
clear and hard to picture so I may be in error on some spelling. The grip plates are crack and chip-free
but do have some notches cit into the edges. The blade is in extra
ordinary condition with no age or damage. It's certainly NM. It is
correctly marked with the 3rd Riech ere Alcoso trademark. The
scabbard retains about 95% of original paint and is dent-free. The spring
boot clip
functions fine. Exc++
$350
FK-34 Boot Knife
Good
example on an unmarked late war fighting knife. This particular example has some evidence
of use with nicks towards the tip and age. It retains it's original shape. This one has good hardwood grip plates
that are not cracked or chipped. The
scabbard retains about 98% of original paint with some crazing. The hanger
is late war plastic, yes plastic was used late war on these and HJ's. The clip
functions fine. Exc+
$375
FK-36 Stag Grip Fighting Knife by Anton
Wingen
Real
good example of a very early style private purchase fighting knife. This one has fine stag
grips that are chip and crack-free The grip plates are secured with 2
steel rivets. The high quality plated blade in NM with no damage. The
scabbard retains good factory paint and the strap/clip are fulling
functioning. Exc++
$350
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
FK-23 Luftwaffe Boot Knife
Textbook example of a fighting knife. This one has good hardwood grip plates and
thin
steel quillons. The grip plates are crack and chip-free with some staining top
the edges. The blade shows minor wear and some age darkening. It is
correctly waffen proofed as some of these are. The
scabbard retains about 95% of original paint and is dent-free. The 3 prong
boot clip
functions fine. Exc+
$295
FK-39 Luftwaffe Boot Knife
Textbook example of a fighting knife. This one has good hardwood grip plates and
thin
steel quillons. The grip plates are crack and chip-free. The blade shows
heavy darkening and pitting to the reverse. It is
correctly waffen proofed as some of these are. The
scabbard retains about 95% of original paint and is dent-free with what
looks like some Veteran written words to the obverse. The 3 prong boot
clip functions fine. Exc
$195
FK-22 Puma Fighting Knife
Real
good example of a private purchase fighting knife. These Puma's are prized
by collectors for there bakelite grips. This one has no cracks or chips in
it. The grip plates are secured with 3 rivets. The blade shows wear and
some age and maintains it's original shape. The
scabbard retains about 98% of original paint and is dent-free. The clip
functions fine. Exc+
$550
FK-30 Puma Fighting Knife
Real
good example of a private purchase fighting knife. These Puma's are prized
by collectors for there bakelite grips. This one has no cracks or chips in
it. The grip plates are secured with 3 rivets. The blade shows
some age and maintains it's original shape with a ton of factory
crossgrain. The
scabbard retains about 97% of original paint and is dent-free. The clip
functions fine. Exc+
$595
FK-38 Puma Fighting Knife
Real
good example of a private purchase fighting knife. These Puma's are prized
by collectors for there bakelite grips. This one has no cracks or chips in
it. The grip plates are secured with 3 rivets. The blade shows
some minimal age age and minor sharpening. The
scabbard retains about 60% of original paint and is dent-free. The clip
functions fine. Exc
$495
FK-31 Stag Grip Fighting Knife
Real
good example of a private purchase fighting knife. This one has fine stag
grips that are chip and crack-free The grip plates are secured with 3
steel rivets. The blued blade shows wear sharpening and
some age while maintaining it's original shape. The
scabbard retains almost none of it's factory anodized finish. The clip
functions fine. Exc
$275 HOLD(hb)
FK-24 Fighting Knife with 4 Tools
Hard to find variation these were issued to machine gun crews. This one has smooth
black bakelite grip plates. One of
which has a crack. It's cracked in the weakest point between the sewing
awl and screwdriver. The grip plates are secured with 3 rivets. The blade shows light
evidence of age and
some age and maintains it's original shape. The
scabbard retains about 97% of original paint and is dent-free. This design
spring steel clip is unique to this version of fighting knife. The clip
functions fine. This same knife can be viewed in Johnson's Reference Vol.
VII pg 334 Exc++
$695
FK-27 Fighting Knife with 4 Tools
Hard to find variation these were issued to machine gun crews. This one has smooth
walnut grip plates. The obverse has a crack at the top rivet which is
clearly shown. The grip plates are secured with 3 rivets. The blade shows
evidence of age and
some age and maintains it's original shape. The
scabbard retains about 95% of original paint and is dent-free. This design
has a nice leather frog with a brass closure stud. The leather is all
supple. Exc+
$795
FK-28 Fighting Knife with 4 Tools by
Puma
Hard to find variation these were issued to machine gun crews. This one has smooth
hardwood grip plates which are crack and crack-free. The grip plates are secured with 3 rivets. The blade shows light
evidence of age and maintains it's original shape. The
scabbard retains about 60% of original paint and is dent-free. This design
spring steel clip is unique to this version of fighting knife. The clip
functions fine. This same knife can be viewed in Johnson's Reference Vol.
VII pg 334 Exc++
$995
FK-32 Jack Knife by Puma
Private purchase knife with a well used blade that has some sharpening and
age. It's well marked. The hardwood grip plates are undamaged. Similar
example is seen on pg 319 of Johnson's Vol VII Exc+
$150
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+
$175
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
K98-55 by
J. Sch-1937
Worn blade has no sharpening. There's in/out marks
and evidence of where the runners have rested the last 73 years. It retains 90% of the
factory bluing. The blade is
serialized 3094 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
light wear with some minor bruises. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered.
Included is an original black frog that is unmarked. Purchased from Vet's
family by me. Exc+
$160
K98-59 K98 Bayonet by Eickhorn 1939
Blade looks to be sharpened at some point and the tip has been
slightly blunted, most of the bluing has been lost to time.
The blade is "Carl Eickhorn" stamped
to the reverse and "39" to the spine indicating 1939 manufacture. It is serialized
2782 matching the scabbard.
Profusely inspection stamped as one would expect. Nice brown bakelite grips show light wear and
are undamaged
being chip and crack-free, the retaining screws look to be turned. The scabbard shows heavy wear
and a few dents.
The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Finally
a lightly worn soft and supple four rivet frog is included it's marked
1940. All the stitching is intact. Rates Exc
$150
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
K98-56 K98 by Mundlos 40
Here's
a good unmessed with example. Blade is a blued example with a
deep black finish. It retains 80% of the factory bluing with evidence of
wear and runner marks toward the tip. It is unsharpened but
is slightly blunted on the tip. The spine is
stamped "40" indicating 1940 manufacture. The riccasso is
serialized 8951 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 show some oxidation and
wear. The undented scabbard shows the original anodized finish with minor
wear and some minor
oxidation. The single side screw is intact. Nicely
finishing this one is an original frog that is well marked. I've not cleaned this up at all. Rates Exc+
$195
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
K98-60 K98 Bayonet by E&F Hörster 41asw
Blade is nice and clean, looks great with excellent bluing.
The blade is "41ASW" stamped
indicating 1941 manufacture. It is serialized 5377 matching the scabbard.
Profusely inspection stamped. Nice brown bakelite grips show light wear and
are undamaged
being chip and crack-free. The scabbard shows excellent anodizing
with just light wear.
a single obverse dents. The single side screw is intact and unbuggered. Finally
a lightly worn soft and supple four rivet frog is included it's unmarked
and the retaining strp is ripped. All the stitching is intact.
Rates Exc+
$185
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
K98-51 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. Shoot guys the grip plates
are worth more than this! 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
K98-54 K98 by
Höller-43fze
Here's a good honest K98 combat bayonet
with minimal wear. Blade is a blued example with no wear just light
runner marks and evidence of where the runners have rested. It is
unsharpened. The blade is "43fze" stamped indicating 1943 manufacture. It
is serialized 5639 matching the scabbard. As with most of the early ones
this is profusely inspection stamped. Desirable light hardwood grip plates
are chip and crack-free. Hilt does show light oxidizing. The scabbard
shows good anodizing and again some oxidizing. It is completely dent
free. The single side screw is intact. There is a well used frog there
with lost retaining straps. Rates Exc++
$295
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+
$185
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
K98-57 K98 by Eickhorn-43cof
Blade is a blued example with
minor evidence of sharpening and
evidence of use. It is roughly factory ground as is
typical for this vintage. The blade is "43 cof" stamped indicating 1943 manufacture.
This matches the scabbard. The crossguard is also stamped 8864
and 43cof. The pommel and ball are inspection stamped. Chip and
crack-free wood grip plates are well fit. The original blued scabbard is
dent free with minor evidence of use. Rates Exc+
$195
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
K98-29 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
BA-174 Japanese Type 30 Combat Bayonet
Blade
has some minor oxidizing but other than that is in excellent shape with no wear or sharpening.
It is maker marked. Chip and
crack-free hardwood grip plates are correctly assembled. The hilt has
excellent bluing and the top of the pommel is correctly serialized. The
scabbard shows light wear and a few bruises and retains excellent bluing. Rates Exc+/Exc++
$145
Why not complete your dagger with a nice set
of
hangers?