Info on WWII-era blades needed - please help

[AndyB]

The no 5 S84/98 is already sharpened on blade, so damaged probably, most real 42/3? asw stamped, and scabbard has no proper black paint.Should be matched together.

[Niall B.]

The no 5 S84/98 is already sharpened on blade, so damaged probably, most real 42/3? asw stamped, and scabbard has no proper black paint.Should be matched together.

So, sharpened = damaged?



As far as anything not being matched, you will have to talk to my great-uncle, as he is the one that got these while in Germany. Of course, he has since passed, so I am just taking them as they are.



-slym

[Niall B.]

OK, well, thanks to everyone that replied here!

Have a happy holiday season, everyone!



-NB

[CWP]

To answer your question about sharpening, sharpening is regarded as damage and lowers value.