WW1 Imperial German S84/98 Sawback Bayonet With Scabbard

The WW1 Imperial German S84/98 Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard is an original edged weapon issued to German infantry during the First World War. The S84/98 pattern is characterized by its distinctive sawback edge along the spine of the blade, intended for utility purposes such as cutting wood. Measuring approximately 37 centimeters in overall length, the bayonet features a steel blade with a single fuller and a sawtoothed back edge. The hilt typically includes wooden grip panels affixed by rivets and a steel crossguard with a muzzle ring. The bayonet is accompanied by its original steel scabbard, designed for attachment to the soldier’s belt or equipment. Used with rifles such as the Mauser Gewehr 98, the S84/98 sawback bayonet reflects the practical needs of front-line troops. Many sawback bayonets were later modified to remove the sawteeth, making original examples a notable item within military history collections.