Please help Identify this sword

[pjbraden]

I purchased this sword for my father-in law at an estate sale. I would like to be able to tell him what it is. The lady said it was a WWII Japanese sword with a blood line on it?

Could someone please help me?

Thank you

[Alan M]

it is a japanese Arisaka bayonet , markings show it was madeby an unknown company under the supervision of the kokura arsenal , hope this helps ,
cheers Al

[stuka f]

Ask Bob!!

[Jan]

Japanese but used by different countries Finland amongst them (in the Finnish civil war in 1917). The bayonet is late 19-th century i think.

[pjm]

Take a look Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II for all you ever wanted to know about Japanese bayonet markings

[AndyB]

Hello this bayonet is certainly a late WW2 production, and there vaseline blood line, haha. best regards,Andy

[Dimas]

I agree with Andy, this is ww2 production.