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    #1

    Restoring a bayonet

    Would like suggestions here.

    I am restoring this bayonet for use with a German kit when I have occasion to wear it in public where a full length and sharp blade might be a legal problem, School Educational displays, parades or costume contests Etc. Bayonet was perfect because it was already broken/shortend.

    So far I have fashioned wood grips and hammered out a bend in the handle's frame.

    My next step is to clean it up and make it shinny again. Best way to do this? I was thinking a wire wheel but maybe that is too harsh? How about steel wool? Best way?

    Once it's cleaned up I was thinking to clear coat it to prevent further rust.

    In a scabbard this won't look half bad.

    Got this ground dug bayonet from a guy in Belgium who sent it to me in trade for a 1 ounce American silver coin .999 fine. With the Euro shipping costs and conversion rates I think it came out to just about what he needed to cover the shipping. Other then shipping it was offered free. He could not take any pay pal.


    Any suggestions?

    Wilhelm
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    Last edited by PlaceOfBayonets; 12-22-2006, 04:37 PM. Reason: forgot photo
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    PS, I took what was left of the blade's edge off at the bottom. It was still a little sharp after all the years.
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      #3
      For one thing, this is not a German bayonet. (I do not think so at least) EDIT: It is WWI excuse me.

      Second, I think it is best if your soak it in some WD-40 or some anti rust for a bit. Take it out and let it dry for 10 minutes then use a bit of steel wool. Once that is done you can re-bathe the bayonet in anti-rust solution of your choice for a while and it should be good. About the wooden handle, I'm not sure. I might look up a brand called "Gorilla glue". It's VERY strong and it doesn't leave much showing.

      Hope I've helped
      Last edited by Mansal D.; 12-22-2006, 06:28 PM.

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        #4
        Put some rust remover on it, but I dont think you can do anything about the half of the blade that came off. You really shouldnt have dulled the blade out.
        It is WWII but it is a dress bayonet.

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          #5
          Good eye mansal, it is WWI.

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            #6
            anything can be restored my good man if you give it some love
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              #7
              lots of love
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                #8
                you see what a little love gets you
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Josh Beckett View Post
                  Put some rust remover on it, but I dont think you can do anything about the half of the blade that came off. You really shouldnt have dulled the blade out.
                  It is WWII but it is a dress bayonet.
                  Josh, it's a WWI German Butcher blade bayonet and the owner probably did not make it.

                  For legal considerations I have to make it into something other then a weapon. So the edge had to go. To the other poster, I am not planning to restore the lost end of the blade Sorry I never use the eye roll but, that was a silly comment

                  Keep in mind I only want to restore it to something that looks like a butcher blade bayo in the scabbard. Thanks for the tips on clean up all.

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                    #10
                    Have a Merry Christmas.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by wh014d4394 View Post
                      you see what a little love gets you
                      Hey Jimmy,

                      A little too much ?

                      The blade on the HJ knife is up side down.

                      All the best,

                      Tony
                      An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.

                      "First ponder, then dare." von Moltke

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                        #12
                        What's left of the bayonet started out as a Model 98/05 German bayonet. It was used from before WWI thru the early TR era by some formations such as police or the RLM.

                        Naval Jelly or other similar commercial brand of rust remover should work just fine. Just follow the directions. Finish off with a light polish using a 320 or 400 grit carborundum sandpaper.


                        Good luck.

                        Tony
                        An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.

                        "First ponder, then dare." von Moltke

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Tiger 1 View Post
                          Hey Jimmy,

                          A little too much ?

                          The blade on the HJ knife is up side down.

                          All the best,

                          Tony
                          thay only go back in one way

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Tiger 1 View Post
                            What's left of the bayonet started out as a Model 98/05 German bayonet. It was used from before WWI thru the early TR era by some formations such as police or the RLM.

                            Naval Jelly or other similar commercial brand of rust remover should work just fine. Just follow the directions. Finish off with a light polish using a 320 or 400 grit carborundum sandpaper.


                            Good luck.

                            Tony
                            Sounds good. I will check the hardware store.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Tiger 1 View Post
                              What's left of the bayonet started out as a Model 98/05 German bayonet. It was used from before WWI thru the early TR era by some formations such as police or the RLM.

                              Naval Jelly or other similar commercial brand of rust remover should work just fine. Just follow the directions. Finish off with a light polish using a 320 or 400 grit carborundum sandpaper.


                              Good luck.

                              Tony
                              Hey Tony,

                              I got some navel jelly today and followed directions. Spread it on and let it sit 15 20 minutes then washing it off with clean water. But it's just as it was if not more rusty looking.

                              Does that stuff not work or do I need to leave it on longer?

                              Wilhelm

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