Colonial KS98 bayonet

[Gew 98]

Hi all,

I've been wanting a "unique" piece of imperial german history for awhile, such as naval or colonial related items. Today I finally got one, a German South West Africa marked KS98! And my first KS98 bayonet as well, they are quite small and handy compared to the other German bayonets I have. It appears to have a replacement scabbard and the grips are in poor shape but for my first colonial bayonet I think I did decent, I mounted it on my WOK 1917 not quite what it would originally be mounted on but looks good for display!

Thanks Nathan

 

[chrisftk]

Glad you got one. I enjoy the ks98s quite a bit. Neat design and very handy.

 

[MichaelWC]

I am happy it finally found a good home. That used to be mine. I can confirm that is a replacement scabbard. I had a spare scabbard laying around. So I threw it on that bayonet. I also really enjoy the KS98 bayonet. Like what chris said, they are a good design and very handy. They are also a well balanced bayonet.

 

[Gew 98]

I am happy it finally found a good home. That used to be mine. I can confirm that is a replacement scabbard. I had a spare scabbard laying around. So I threw it on that bayonet. I also really enjoy the KS98 bayonet. Like what chris said, they are a good design and very handy. They are also a well balanced bayonet.

That's crazy it's the same one you use to own! Small world lol. I think so far this may be my favorite type of bayonet, I could definitely see this being really handy in the field. Any recommendations on how to preserve the leather grips from further deterioration? Or is just a stable environment the best bet for the leather?

 

[MichaelWC]

That's crazy it's the same one you use to own! Small world lol. I think so far this may be my favorite type of bayonet, I could definitely see this being really handy in the field. Any recommendations on how to preserve the leather grips from further deterioration? Or is just a stable environment the best bet for the leather?

So I used Griot's Garage leather care. I saw it used one time on gas monkey garage. They used it on leather car seats that were about 80 years. I use it on all of my leather stuff. From leather boots to slings. It is great stuff.

Leather Care, 16 Ounces

Leather Care replaces vital nutrients, dries clear even on perforated leather, and leaves a non-greasy, natural finish.

www.griotsgarage.com

 

[Gew 98]

So I used Griot's Garage leather care. I saw it used one time on gas monkey garage. They used it on leather car seats that were about 80 years. I use it on all of my leather stuff. From leather boots to slings. It is great stuff.

Leather Care, 16 Ounces

Leather Care replaces vital nutrients, dries clear even on perforated leather, and leaves a non-greasy, natural finish.

www.griotsgarage.com

Thanks for the pointer I'll give it a try! I think to I've heard people use ballistol on leather as well I believe.