K98 Fire/Police Parade Bayonet -
The Karabiner 98 Kurz
(often abbreviated Kar98k, K98, or K98k) was a bolt-action rifle adopted as the standard infantry
rifle in 1935 by the German Wehrmacht, and was one of the final developments in the long line
of Mauser military rifles.
A bayonet was developed for the Mausder rifle. It's original intent was for
combat. however, later it was decided
to have parade type bayonets that could be used during social events. The same basic
structure was employed but everything else was changed to be more elegant rather than
practical.
Some variations to the parade model included the
stag handle
and etched blade.
The bayonet for the parade model is featured in this page.
The design of the parade bayonet consisted of black plastic handles with a heavy checkered
pattern secured to the tang via the use of two rivets. The pommel is an extension of the
frame and it is capped with a "dove" head design. There is no lugnut release button in the
pommel. The handguard in in the "S" shape with the ends being rounded.
The scabbard is of metal construction, painted black. The tip has a round circular end attached
to it.
The base of the blade has the manufacturer's logo
stamped. The design of the logo consists of a circle with a lion standing in the center. The
left front paw is up in the air. The name "C. Gustav Spitzer" is written on the top portion
while the name Solingen is in the lower section. Solingen was a well renown city for the
manufacturing of a large percentage of the Nazi edge weapons.
A small leather oval is placed at the base of the blade. This piece helps provide a better fit
when the bayonet is inserted in its sheath.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for German bayonets. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my German bayonet worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Nazi bayonets is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.
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Many German edge weapons are currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German daggers and Swords
identification guide, Where we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force
(Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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