This blued steel scabbard reproduction fits the S 98/05 “Butcher Blade” bayonet, introduced in 1915 by the Imperial German Army for use with GEW 98 Rifle. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. This blued steel scabbard reproduction fits the S 98/05 ?Butcher Blade? bayonet, introduced in 1915 by the Imperial German Army for use with GEW 98 Rifle. Used by Reichswehr between the Wars and by many German police departments (rifles were standard police issue). Remained in limited service through WWII.