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Japanese Arisaka Bayonet -
This is a WWII Arisaka bayonet. Issued to all Imperial Japanese
armed forces during WWII. Of wooden handle construction and metal scabbard. One side of
the handguard is curved by design. The blade has a blood groove.
The japanese bayonets were commonly marked with the manufacturer's logo. This particular example
has been marked with two stamps in the base of the blade.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for Japanese WWII edge weapons.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point
out specific points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Japanese edge weapon worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the edge weapon is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the items in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This particular scabbard shows some damage to the side of it. A small hole has been opened
due to the damage.
This is a WWII Japanese bayonet. It was used with the
Arisaka rifle.
which was the standard rifle issued to all Japanese armed forces during WWII.
Many WWII Japanese field gear items are currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII Japanese items, you can do so by going
to our WWII Japanese Collectibles
identification guide, where we discussed items from different groups and organizations.
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