Need Help Identifying Unknown Bayonet, WW1.

[Wolfang]

Hey guys, it's me again. This is my second bayonet I ask to identify here!

This bayonet is a piece that was lying around at my grandparent's house since forever, which they mostly used for cutting meat and bread. After I bought my first Mannlicher, I asked if I could have it, and they gave it to me (including several big bullets and other stuff). I think it's in relatively good condition, unlike my bulgarian Mannlicher, it is still possible to push the button on the side in.

There's one problem, although it's definitely a bayonet, I have no idea what type or which country. I do know this:

My grandparents say they got it from family in Flanders and it's believed to be WW1. So I'd think Belgian, English/Canadian or German.
There are no stamps.
The handguard has been removed for some unknown reason.

Please help me identify this bayonet!

[Richie B]

Belgian M1889 Mauser bayonet I think.

Blade shape and grip bolts with very small holes.

[bigmacglenn]

It's definitely Belgian...Here's an M89 for comparison...
cheers, Glenn

[Wolfang]

Thanks for the quick responses!

Any reason why the handguard is removed (a shame imo, yours looks nicer!)? Maybe family members removed it to better cut meat? I suppose it comes from a family member that was in the army at the time.

Is this a rare type of bayonet? Does the fact that the handguard is removed affect the value of the collectible a lot?

[bigmacglenn]

Unfortunately, this bayonet has been thoroughly abused/ruined and has little value...
cheers, Glenn

[Wolfang]

Ah, too bad, fortunately it has value to me

[Walkwolf]

Looks like it has been turned into a fighting/utility
knife - which is not uncommon - but condition
is not great.........