98K bayonet w/ double markings on handle

**Frogprince** · 10-09-2019, 08:01 PM

by AndyB

Certainly the pommel should be doubble proofed, is correct WaA519 for 42cvl or WKC in 1942. b.r.Andy

What Andy said

, at least by the "w" block 1942 cvl/WKC bayonets are seen with wood grips. Single pommel marked Waffenamts a common feature with later war period bayonets, I think that I would be remiss to not add that Waffenamts are not (commonly) seen with the Behörden (aka 'Commercial') bayonets. And that there are completely postwar fake bayonets with fake Waffenamts. Good enough fakes to fool some non-specialist TR dealers, fortunately at least for now they are not that common and probably should not fool anyone who has developed past the new beginner stage. Best Regards, Fred

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-09-2019 08:01 PM

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**Dok** · 10-09-2019, 09:07 PM

The frog is GEBR. GRAF - KUCHENHEIM Year unclear

Best Regards, Doc

**captain20052019** · 10-10-2019, 06:36 PM

by Frogprince

What Andy said

, at least by the "w" block 1942 cvl/WKC bayonets are seen with wood grips. Single pommel marked Waffenamts a common feature with later war period bayonets, I think that I would be remiss to not add that Waffenamts are not (commonly) seen with the Behörden (aka 'Commercial') bayonets. And that there are completely postwar fake bayonets with fake Waffenamts. Good enough fakes to fool some non-specialist TR dealers, fortunately at least for now they are not that common and probably should not fool anyone who has developed past the new beginner stage. Best Regards, Fred

My bayonet arrived today. It has bakelite grips. Should it have wood grips?

**Dok** · 10-10-2019, 08:22 PM

by captain20052019

My bayonet arrived today. It has bakelite grips. Should it have wood grips?

You can find both bakelite and wood

**captain20052019** · 10-10-2019, 09:53 PM

by Dok

You can find both bakelite and wood

Frogprince mentioned that bayonets with the markings mine have are seen with wood grips so I took that to mean that mine should have wood grips instead of bakelite. Maybe I misinterpreted what he meant.

**captain20052019** · 10-10-2019, 11:38 PM

by MAP

Looks like a very nice condition bayonet with frog.

As you can see it is dated 1942 and has the double waffenampt. There will probably be one on the tip of the scabbard as well.

The maker CVL is WKC (Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie AG, Solingen). Can't tell you who the maker of the frog is however, I'm sure some of the bayo guys will be around to tell you more about the detail.

A useful link (the forum search function is great!

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S 84/98 Manufacturer Codes (98k bayonet) Quick Reference WWII era

Yes there is a stamp on the tip of the scabbard that matches the pommel

**Dok** · 10-11-2019, 05:26 AM

by captain20052019

Frogprince mentioned that bayonets with the markings mine have are seen with wood grips so I took that to mean that mine should have wood grips instead of bakelite. Maybe I misinterpreted what he meant.

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k98 bayonets data and registry

**captain20052019** · 10-11-2019, 06:42 AM

by Dok

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Already did. Problem solved

**Tank Destroyer** · 10-13-2019, 10:18 PM

Just found this thread, great find. Do you have pictures of the whole blade?

Marty

**captain20052019** · 10-14-2019, 02:11 AM

by tank destroyer

Just found this thread, great find. Do you have pictures of the whole blade?

Marty

Thanks! I haven't taken one yet but I plan to tomorrow if I get off the water in time to catch some natural lighting. I've been meaning to get a photo for everyone but have been away from home last few days