Old German Bayonet

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tubamonster

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Ok. This bayonet is in pretty ugly condition. It has a lot of pitting, the original scales are gone. The scabbard is missing. I do have another metal piece that goes on the handle, but I can't find it right now. I'll post pictures when I find it. The condition is too poor for restoration, so what should I do with it?

I apologize if this is in the wrong forum.

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gambit60, it was given to my grandfather when he was a kid so it is not for sale.

TheJeepster, I was think about using it as a machete or something.
 
tubamonster said:
gambit60, it was given to my grandfather when he was a kid so it is not for sale.

TheJeepster, I was think about using it as a machete or something.
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I would leave it as is and hang it on the wall. Just put it on a plaque and add a photo of your grandfather, so everyone can enjoy it. It will be easier, cheaper and better to just buy a machete. This thing needs work and even then it would be a less than great machete. Besides, it looks like it served as your grandfather's favorite toy or tool for a long time and it would be a shame to take that away by regrinding it into something else.

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BTW, it is a German 98-05 bayonet.
 
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tubamonster said:
gambit60, it was given to my grandfather when he was a kid so it is not for sale.

TheJeepster, I was think about using it as a machete or something.
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I'd be wary of using any item as a machete that was not designed to be used as a machete. If you whack something hard with a blade that was not designed to whack stuff, not only might the blade shatter, but pieces of the blade might bounce back at you. Having a damaged/pitted blade might increase the chances of breakage under stress. My understanding is that bayonets were designed for thrusting, not chopping.
 
Thank you for the suggestions. I think I'll just wax it to protect it from rust and put it on my shelf for now.
 
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