Rare Original WWII Japanese Type 100 Paratrooper Bayonet Knife Toyoda, Scabbard

Rare Original WWII Japanese Type 100 Paratrooper Bayonet Knife Toyoda, Scabbard WWII Japanese Type 100 Paratrooper Bayonet Issued for use with the Type 100 Submachine Gun, and various Paratrooper Rifles including the Type 100 Paratrooper Rifle. Blade measures approx. 7-7/8 inches long Overall length measures approx. 12-1/4 inches Bird head pommel & slightly contoured wood grips Serial number on pommel: 5186 Nagoya Army Arsenal and Toyoda Automatic Loom Works maker marks marks on handle spine. Produced by the Toyoda Jido Shokki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works), under Nagoya Army Arsenal supervision. Toyoda made bayonets from 1938–1945. Item is well used with many signs of wear and some modifications. The guard/muzzle ring has been ground off, and the locking button has been removed. The knife blade is straight and sturdy and free of any cracks or major chips. The blade edge is sharp enough to cut, but has some edge rolling and small nicks and a worn tip. The wooden handle scales have various chips and scuffs, and one side appears to have been heavily damaged and repaired at some point. The metal has various scuffs, dust, rust or patina. The scabbard has a few dents, some scuffing and patina. The scabbard fits very snug and secure. Includes only items pictured. Please view photos for more detail. Thank you

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