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The Kaiser's Armies of WWI carried various combat bayonets designed to fit a designated rifle. Rifle types are indicated on the various bayonets being offered. Imperial troops and officers frequently carried a large variety of fighting knives. Some are made to resemble small bayonets while others are of boot or trench knife style. The shapes and types are indicated in the descriptions.
IMPBAY #28930C IMPERIAL "CRANKHANDLE" FIGHTING KNIFE - DeMag
This This Crankhandle Fighting Knife is a classic example, and is identical to the one we show on page 324 of the Imperial book, by Johnson and Wittman. This crankhandle has the grip shape, which gives it its name. The grip appears to have been repainted long ago to the original Olive Drab paint job, but the skill of the paint job is lacking, as it looks like it was done with a brush. There are also some bare spots from wear on this paint job. Be that as it may, this is a fine original example, so most collectors could stomach the new paint job. The crankhandle, at the top, has a good working mortise and lock along with a good clear slot. These crankhandle fighting knives would actually mount on a K98 bayonet. The grip plates are held together with four rivets, all having finished heads on both sides. The crossguard area is a steel style, having a rounded quillon on one side, and the other side has an arch shape that allowed for the shape of the barrel to rest against it. There further is a hole between the cut out and the grip. This piece appears to have originally been a black painted color. The scabbard is a steel tube variety that is dent free. It is identical to the book example, but there is not much paint remaining on the obverse side, maybe only about 10%, and on the reverse side there is probably about 50% to 60% of the paint. The scabbard is equipped with the leather hanger and retainer loop. The leather is in still-good condition, being completely original, and also having a working snap on the retainer loop. The snap has the maker logo of a four petal-like flower. It appears to be the same as the example shown on page 324. The blade of this crankhandle is a 6” long type, having double edges, center ridge, and short ricasso. This blade is still nice and bright and easily grades in near mint condition, still having its crossgraining. There is only the most minor of age in
this blade. It still retains its needle-like tip. The reverse ricasso is marked, “Gesetzlich/Geschützt”. This, of course, means there was a patent pending on the design. The obverse is stamped in a small circle that has the name of the company in capital letters, “DE MAG”, and the location of “Duisburg”. These crankhandle fighting knives are very desirable, and there are a lot of reproductions on the market. This one maybe not in a totally great condition, but the beautiful blade speaks well for the piece, and it is completely original. If you’re looking for a crankhandle, I hope that you’ll consider this example. A new paint job to the handle would probably make it a lot nicer, but I think that this painting was done a very long time ago, and could even be period. A good strong original example here.
IMPBAY #25473 IMPERIAL KS98 SAWBACK BAYONET
This Imperial
Sawback bayonet shows a little bit of age and usage to the pommel
area, but the side spine plates and quillon are still in good
condition. The pommel shows a little bit of plating loss, but
still would clean up nicely with minor effort. The mortise and
lock buttons work well. The scabbard of this example is nice and
straight, having good original paint. The paint shows some carrying
time and a few chips here and there, but overall, it rates at
about 80-85%. The lug is the style that is plain on the surfaces
and has a pedestal at the bottom. The throat is slightly unusual
in that I only see a built-in lip on one side. This is on the
right side of the scabbard. The reverse is marked with a Regiment
number, “13.H.911.” There are no other markings on this
piece. The ten-inch blade is a fine bright example reflecting
good nickel-plated surfaces. The upper spine is equipped with
a very sharp sawback. This fine blade remains in a near mint state
having only minor scratching here and here, but it would clean
up nicely. The original blade buffer has gone to time. These sawback
bayonets are always in demand and are great for display.
IMPBAY #24407 IMPERIAL KS-98 DRESS BAYONET - WKC
The hilt fittings
of this example are beautifully plated, appearing to actually
have a chromed surface instead of the usual nickel. This plating
definitely appears to be period though, as there are no other
chromed parts and the grip plates would have had to have been
removed to have done such a job. Therefore, this plating is absolutely
original. It is interesting to note that there is a rivet which
has been positioned directly through the lower cross guard center
area. This may have been done after the grip plates were returned
to the piece to stabilize this example. Once again, though, this
work also appears period. The mortise button and blade lock work
excellently. The rifle slot has no felt in it, but it certainly
would look good if someone replaced it, as it would compliment
the rest of the condition. The grip plates are a black checkered
Bakelite variety. They have the breather hole at the bottom of
both sides. These plates are retained by three headless, flush
mount rivets. A nice hilt here! The scabbard is mostly straight
throughout, having a couple of carrying signs but not really any
dents. The original paint has some old spidering and a couple
of chips but, for the most part, is nearly all there and rates
in near mint condition. Attached to this scabbard is an outstanding
brown leather frog. This frog is still in very fine condition,
having only a few scuffs which would be easily covered with some
polish. The reverse has the quality single rivet construction
in the center and the rivet is also covered with a brown tone
to match the leather. A nice assembly here! The blade of this
example is a polished type and it has mirror mint surfaces. It
measures 10 inches in length and has wide fuller construction.
This blade is in mint condition. The obverse is deeply stamped
with the turn of the last century W.K. & C. marking. It consists
of a king’s head next to a knight’s head. There is no
washer on this piece. It does not look as though there ever was
a washer. A very fine Imperial bayonet here.
IMPBAY #26032 IMPERIAL FIGHTING / SKINNING KNIFE
This Imperial
fighting/skinner knife measures approximately 9.5 inches overall.
The handle is made up of a piece of genuine stag. This antler
material is a lighter color tan, having brown tones in the grain.
It shows quite a bit of surface wear, so this piece was definitely
used. At the top of the antler there is a plain cap which acts
as a pommel. At the lower area, there is a ribbed ferrule. The
blade is a 4.5 inch skinning type which has a ricasso which also
acts as a quillon. The blade is single edged and shows some age
in the surfaces, but no rust or pitting. This knife fits into
a brown leather scabbard which is reinforced at the bottom area
with double leather and a rivet at the tip. It is sewn up the
rear, and at the throat area, has a combination belt loop and
strap with snap which retains the knife by folding over the ricasso
area when the knife is in place within the scabbard. This brown
scabbard/sheath is in excellent condition. This example is similar
to the one shown on Page 334, right, of the Johnson/Wittmann Imperial
book.
IMPBAY #23246 IMPERIAL / WEIMAR SCALED DOWN BAYONET / FIGHTING KNIFE
This edged
weapon has a small proportioned hilt, which is fitted to a somewhat
standard, stepped-edge, short blade. The interesting hilt is in
the shape of a bayonet having a pseudo lug on the pommel. The
pommel is effectively shaped to an eagle silhouette and the pseudo
lug is quite high off of the surface. The finish to the hilt is
black enamel over what could be a nickel base. The metal is very
heavy but non-magnetic. This enamel is in outstanding condition
being at 100%. The quillon area is a short stubby type similar
to a Pioneer bayonet. This quillon is equal in length to the beak
at the pommel. This example also has grip plates which actually
are simulated as the plates are cut into the metal itself. This
is a great job which is only noticeable if the hilt is turned
to the side. Otherwise these grip plates look like the real thing
even having two simulated rivets which have dressed heads on both
sides. A great thing here! The scabbard itself is a standard short
bayonet type which appears to have the typical WKC roach-like
lug. The paint on this scabbard is original and is nearly 100%.
This paint is in near mint condition as is the rest of this bayonet.
The blade itself, as noted above, is a standard stepped end variety
having narrow fuller. This blade is still in mint condition showing
original crossgraining and fine mirrored surface. It is possible
that this was one of the bayonet types made during the 1920's
which were sold to World War I vets. It is most interesting and
the first of its nature I have encountered. I am sure that this
is a rare design and should be very desirable by Fighting knife
/ Bayonet collectors. Very unusual and a great looker here!
IMPBAY #23238 IMPERIAL WOOD GRIPPED TRENCH KNIFE
This example
appears identical to the piece which appears on page 321, lower,
of the Johnson / Wittman Imperial Book. The book piece was produced
by Hammesfahr and seems to be close to this example. The grip
plates are wood slabs which are made from oak or some other hard
wood. They are retained by three rivets having dressed heads on
both sides. The book piece only has two rivets, but they look
to be the same size as in this grip. There are nine notches cut
into each side. The quillon is a steel type which is ovaled in
shape. The quillon ends are very short on each side. The scabbard
is the steel tube type having fairly good original black paint.
This black paint has age in the surfaces, but for the most part,
it is all there rating at about 99%. Attached to the reverse of
the scabbard is a leather retainer loop having original working
snap. This leather is still in serviceable condition. The blade
of this example is a single edged variety being a 6-inch type,
the same as the book piece. This blade is nice and bright and
has a false edge coming back to about the halfway point. The blade
surfaces are nice and bright and have good crossgraining. It is
possible that this blade has been redone as the graining is not
quite as uniform as a factory job would be. Whoever did this,
though, was brilliant at this type of work. This blade appears
mint in every way and is protected by a brown leather washer.
Nice example.
IMPBAY #23282 IMPERIAL KS98 LONG BAYONET - Alcoso
The
hilt of this example retains beautiful nickel plating despite
its 100 year age. The nickeling is 100% throughout and still has
its original luster. The mortise button and lock work well. The
rifle slot has no felt in it. The grip plates are an outstanding
bake-o-lite which have been finely checkered. These grip plates
are in totally perfect crisp condition. They are retained by nickel
rivets with dressed heads on the obverse. This quality hilt is
a steel base. The scabbard is completely straight. This scabbard
has a fine blued finish which still is at nearly 100% showing
only the slightest bit of age. Great preservation here! The scabbard
is equipped with a fine patent leather black frog. This frog does
have some minor attic crazing, but it is not bad. The reverse
of the frog is covered with a fine black felt. This felt does
have some mothing at the left center area, but overall, it still
remains at about 90%. This is a nice deluxe treatment to see and
the frog appears original to this bayonet. The blade is a long
style having wide fuller construction. This blade is a real beauty
having 100% nickel plating and original factory luster. This blade
is in full mint condition. The reverse ricasso is stamped with
the trademark of this company. It consists of a set of scales
with the firm's initials, "ACS" interspersed. This,
of course, stands for the Alcoso firm. The original brown leather
blade buffer is in place. There is a little nip to the leather
at the area around the spine, but other than, this it is in good
condition. A fine KS98 bayonet here.
