Product Overview and Introduction

Acquire one of the most sought-after and distinctive edged weapons of the Imperial Japanese military with an Original WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet, featuring the scarce hooked quillon crossguard and its matching steel scabbard. Standardized in 1897 (the 30th year of the Meiji emperor’s reign) to accompany the Arisaka Type 30 and Type 38 rifles—and later seeing heavy use on the Type 99—the Type 30 bayonet was the primary close-combat weapon of the Japanese soldier throughout World War II.

This exceptional specimen represents the highly prized early-production variant, distinguished by its hooked lower crossguard (quillon), which was designed to trap an adversary’s blade in combat or assist in stacking rifles. Manufactured under strict military supervision at premier arsenals like Tokyo, Kokura, or Nagoya, this bayonet features a blued steel full-length blade, contoured wood grip panels secured by bolt-bolts, and a heavy-gauge metal scabbard.

Historical Significance and Imperial Arsenal Engineering

As a standard-issue sidearm and trench knife carried by frontline troops across China, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia, this hooked-quillon Type 30 carries immense historical weight and rigorous ordnance pedigree:

• Rare Hooked Quillon Design: The distinctive curved lower guard is a hallmark of early-war production; these quillons were officially ordered to be straightened or cut off later in the war to prevent snagging in jungle foliage, making surviving hooked variants exceptionally scarce today.

• Imperial Arsenal Proofs: Bears distinct arsenal stamps (such as the cannonball insignia of the Tokyo/Kokura arsenal or Nagoya stamps) on the ricasso, documenting its precise manufacturing origin.

• Robust Construction: Features a durable bird’s-head pommel, spring-loaded release catch, and full-tang blade built to withstand the rigors of frontline bayonet charges.

• Matching Steel Scabbard: Complete with its original blued or parkerized steel scabbard featuring a rounded finial ball and belt loop.

The Ultimate Centerpiece for Advanced Pacific Theater Collections

When your historical exhibition, museum display, or advanced military collection demands scarce early-production variations, verified arsenal stamps, and authentic hooked quillons rather than late-war simplified models, the Original Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet stands out as an indispensable centerpiece.

Key Features and Benefits

• Authentic WWII Vintage: Genuine Imperial Japanese Army edged weapon from the early-to-mid wartime production era.

• Scarce Hooked Quillon Variant: Highly prized by collectors for its rare curved crossguard feature.

• Collector Grade: Retains original wood grip scales, functional release latch, arsenal markings, and steel scabbard.

• Display Ready: An extraordinary and historically charged focal point to complete any advanced Arisaka rifle display.

Specifications

• Product Type: Original WWII Military Edged Weapon / Bayonet

• Model: Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet (Early Hooked-Quillon Pattern)

• Era: World War II (c. 1937–1945)

• Blade Material: Forged High-Carbon Steel with Full-Length Fuller (Bo-Hi)

• Grip: Contoured Wood Panels with Riveted Steel Pommel

• Crossguard: Early-Pattern Hooked Lower Quillon

• Scabbard: Original Form-Fitting Steel Scabbard with Ball Finial

• Condition: Original Vintage Military Surplus Condition (Well-preserved historic blade with authentic wartime patination and mechanical integrity)