Rare? German sawback bayonet

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Originally Posted by lawrence_n

Thank you! It's a shame that the bayonet is in such a sad state. No locking mechanism, and some moron tried to put an edge on it, probably with a grinder.

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The phrase "illigitimus non carborundum" comes to mind! Actually, the Brits used hand powered grinders, at least in the field, to sharpen their edged weapons which probably never hit 1,800 rpm (1.500 rpm?) Did the Brits have 50 Hertz during the war? Anyway, the slow speed of the hand powered grinder probably made it easier to avoid over-grinding.

Okay, I put the bayonet up for discussion on an military blades forum. I'm now informed that it's an Sg14 as the blade is 310 mm. I'm told that if it was the S84/98 it would have a 250 mm. blade. My question is would the Sg14 be more common or more scarce? What gives the increased likelihood of it being an Sg14 is that would fit with what remains of the makers stamp, "Samsonwerk".