Putting a tip back on a bayonet

[drwfishesman]

I've heard that you can use a sharpie to darken the parts you want to take off so you get a nice tip again. Anyone who's done this can coach?

 

[bucketstove]

Hi,
What abrasives do you have?
How long is the bayonet?
Got wood?
Got nails?
Grab a nail, dull it, re-point the nail, a little practice before you try the bayonet

Got a picture of the tip before it broke?
Seems the original angle might have been 15dps,
i'd probably wouldn't go below 25dps (with a simple jig)

 

[drwfishesman]

bucketstove, thank you a thousand times for this. The angle consideration really helps.

I have the Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite system with step-down abrasives, P120 Extra Coarse Belt, X65 Coarse Belt, X22 Medium Belt, X4 Fine Belt, and a 6000 Extra Fine Belt. I also have the stropping kit for honing razors. I've sharpened many tools and knives with excellent results, but I've never tried to put a tip back on, but I think this tool can do the job.

The blade length is around 9.375" and was like this when I got it. I helped a friend out who owned a antique shop and he gave me this when it caught my eye.

I could make a jig for this no problem with some scraps around. I'm definitely going to take your advice about having a sacrificial nail before I try the real thing. I'll update when I get it done.

 

[Hytekrednek]

be very careful with the belt grinder. Go slow, cool often.
Also, if the bayo is very valuable or special to you, maybe get a cheap repro from china or pakastan, blunt the tip, and practice on it first. Even some letter openers have a similar shape tip to bayonets. They might be good to practice cheaply on too.

 

[drwfishesman]

Ironically, I do have a similar shaped letter opener now that you mention it. Thanks!