Original forkortet M1905 bajonet, grad 2

The cut-down profile gives it a rugged, no-nonsense heft that feels right at home in a field collection, and the grade 2 condition shows honest wear without falling apart. I was pleasantly surprised at how solid the grip still feels despite the modification. It’s exactly the kind of piece that tells

The grind marks on the cut edge are honest field wear, and the steel still has a solid heft that feels right in hand. Grade 2 is fair for the pitting near the ricasso, but it's a piece of history you can actually handle.

The cut-down job is clean and looks like a genuine field modification, not a bubba hack. The bluing has a nice honest wear that tells a story, and the grip feels solid in hand. Exactly what I wanted for my collection.