Possible K98k Bayonet

**Mkuls** · 07-26-2018, 12:28 AM

I have been offered this bayonet. I have no clue if it is good or not, I'm more of a helmet guy. Opinions? Cheers.

**MAP** · 07-26-2018, 01:07 AM

This is a Japanese bayonet.

Can you please upload the photos directly to the forum? Once they are removed from photobucket this thread will be useless.

Maker is Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya supervision

This website might help you....

Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II

Overall a bit salty due to poor storage but the blade appears to be in good shape. The scabbard should clean up with some TLC but I will leave it to the edged weapons guys to provide advice on how or if to clean it.

**Rescue190** · 07-26-2018, 02:39 AM

As Map stated it is a Japanese Type 30 bayonet. Will clean up fairly well. It is a good pick as long as it was not at K98 bayo prices.
John

**Mkuls** · 07-26-2018, 06:57 AM

by Rescue190

As Map stated it is a Japanese Type 30 bayonet. Will clean up fairly well. It is a good pick as long as it was not at K98 bayo prices.
John

I've been having extreme difficulty uploading directly to the site. My pictures have only come back with errors, I've never had this problem before. I resorted to outside IMG URL for photos I apologize.

**Geoff Ward** · 07-26-2018, 04:45 PM

If you choose to clean your piece Use BRONZE wool ONLY!!! on the metal parts not the wood. This will remove rust but will not damage the blued finish.Then wipe with a good quality gun oil do not get the oil on the grip plates.A small swatch of an old cotton T shirt works well.As far as the grip plates go just a nice wiping down with a dry cotton cloth should be all that is needed.

Welcome to the Forum, Regards,Geoff

**MAP** · 07-26-2018, 05:03 PM

Sorry to be a pain...but there seems to be a lack of "thanks".

I spent a bit of time answering a number of threads by the OP last night and another from a few months back. Not one acknowledgement to me or others.....

You all know that I'm easy going but I see a trend here...

Out of the Woodwork M40 Heer Q66

Flugzeugbeobachterabzeichen GWL

**Type4** · 07-26-2018, 05:14 PM

Japanese Bayonet arsenal Toyada Jido Shokki Seisakusho known too Toyada Automatic Loom Works
The engrave is early production, if you have picture of series and numerical serie i can tell more

**Type4** · 07-26-2018, 05:19 PM

**Mkuls** · 07-26-2018, 05:21 PM

Thanks MAPS, and everyone else for your treasure trove of information, you are a very knowledgeable group of people. Sorry for the photobucket pictures again