Collection: Edged Weapons — Vintage Collectible Knives & Bayonets

Authentic Vintage Military Knives & Bayonets for Collectors

Discover a hand-selected collection of genuine vintage military edged weapons, including SADF bayonets, fighting knives, and collectable blades sourced directly from South Africa and beyond. Every piece is personally authenticated by Albert van Zyl — an Angola Bush War veteran with decades of experience identifying and sourcing genuine military edged weapons from the South African military community.

Military bayonets and fighting knives are among the most tactile and historically compelling items in any militaria collection. From SADF R1 and R4 bayonets used during the Border War to pattern knives carried by Recce operators and infantry soldiers, our edged weapons collection spans key eras and service branches of the South African military.

• Genuine SADF bayonets — R1, R4, and earlier pattern variants
• Vintage military fighting knives and combat blades
• Collectable edged weapons from the Border War and earlier eras
• Items with provenance, unit attribution, or named ownership where available
• Sourced directly from South African veterans, families, and specialist dealers
• Authenticated by a veteran collector with firsthand SADF service