German WW1 KS98 Sawback Mauser Bayonet

This German bayonet features a steel blade with a sawback spine and single fuller, showing a bright finish. The hilt consists of a plated bird's-head pommel and checkered black composite grips, preserved without its scabbard. The Kurzes Seitengewehr 98 sawback was designed for German machine gun crews and pioneers during the First World War. It served as a combat sidearm and a utility saw for clearing brush and constructing trench positions. The blade ricasso is stamped with the WKC trademark. The sawback features well-defined teeth along the spine. The composite grips are secure, and the push-button locking mechanism remains fully operational.