A classic piece of military equipment, a historic knife with universal use. The fit and finish are okay, but the sharpening needs improvement. I liked it, highly recommended.
Wz.98 Chrome Fixed Blade Knife
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Wz.98 Chrome Fixed Blade Knife
A fixed blade knife utilizing a Hidden Tang design, derived from the wz.92 model—often referred to as the "62 KS," named after the 62nd Special Company stationed in Bolesławiec. Members of this unit played a pivotal role in creating a new knife tailored for Polish scouts and commandos during the early 1990s. In contrast to the earlier version, the wz.98 knife forgoes a handle storage compartment, thereby enhancing the durability of the tang connection.
chrome-plated blade with Spear-Point profile
Featuring a Spear-Point profile, the blade is crafted from robust spring steel. A chrome layer, applied via galvanization, enhances the blade’s resistance to corrosion.
non-slip rubber grip, steel cross guard, solid pommel
Designed for maximum control, the handle features oil-resistant rubber with non-slip grooves, ensuring a reliable hold in demanding conditions. A steel cross guard safeguards your hand, preventing accidental contact with the blade. The robust pommel at the handle’s end also serves as an effective field tool.
Plastic sheath
The knife is supplied with a plastic sheath. Featuring a double loop, the sheath can be easily attached to a belt. Wrapped in a durable nylon cord, the sheath ensures added grip and utility. A steel clip, designed to engage with a rectangular slot on the cross guard, secures the knife and prevents accidental withdrawal. An additional mounting loop is found at the sheath’s lower end.
Main features
- Hidden Tang design
- engineered as part of the wz.92 "62 KS" model development
- Spear-Point style blade
- crafted from spring steel
- blade surface finished with a chrome plating
- handle made from oil-resistant rubber with anti-slip grooves
- Steel cross guard offers hand protection
- features a heavy-duty pommel
- Plastic sheath equipped with a nylon cord
- includes a double belt loop and a lower mounting loop
- Steel clip secures the knife inside the sheath
| Type | Fixed blade |
|---|---|
| Style | Military-tactical |
| Blade length | 170 mm |
| Blade thickness | 5 mm |
| Blade profile | Spear-point |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Good |
| Corrosion resistance | Low |
| Lock type | Fixed blade |
| Overall length | 290 mm |
| Blade material | Carbon |
| Opening method | Fixed blade |
| Handle | Rubber |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Holster included | Yes |
| Weight | 280 g |
| EAN | 5903726811019 |
| Manufacturer code | NÓŻ 98 BAGNET SREBRN |
| Brand | Military Knives |
| EAN |
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Number of reviews: 29
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Excellent, durable, meets all the tasks I have performed with it. Especially useful for batoning. Not afraid of a hammer, and it looks great on the belt.
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Knife wz.98 ech... where do I begin... I also have the old wz.92, its previous version, chrome-plated. I think I bought it in '95. Then, sometime after 2000, I bought wz.98, black. It got lost somewhere, I don't know if I lost it, or a friend "took care" of it... Recently, I bought a wz.98 black again, I don't really know why. Probably out of sentiment. This is probably the worst knife I've ever had, each of the three, with the first being definitely the worst. The first two didn't hold an edge. You could sharpen them endlessly without success. I haven't tried the third, but it arrived dull, so I don't see the point. There's no point in trying to cut anything with them, neither wood nor bread. You can try chopping and batoning (but only with the wz.98, not the wz.92). They are heavy. I think they weigh twice as much as a Glock knife. An improvement compared to the wz.92 is the removal of the compartment in the handle, which was hard to use anyway because the round cap had no knurling, but the knife is more solid (with the first one, we tried to practice throwing with friends and it quickly bent at the joint, so I wouldn't chop with it either). Besides, the compartment created a pin on which the rubber handle was mounted, this pin was round in cross-section, and the rubber part started to rotate freely around it very quickly. The wz.98 has a flat pin, so finally the handle doesn't rotate. The guard is reversed. In 30 years I haven't met anyone who knows why, but all normal knives have the guard bent towards the tip (or straight), not towards the hand like this one, which makes it much harder to use for anything. The sheath is another misfortune. It's one-sided, the manufacturer didn't anticipate that someone might be left-handed and want to insert the knife the other way around. The clasp is a piece of springy metal going through a hole in the guard. In my unit, it's bent incorrectly and doesn't release the knife right away, you have to fiddle with it. I've seen opinions that the metal strip is a great idea, because if it breaks you can replace it in the field by unscrewing two screws. Only I've never seen this metal strip for sale anywhere as a replacement. So one might ask, what is this knife good for? You can baton, for throwing it's decent, here the weight is an advantage. Besides that it's pretty, if someone appreciates knives for their silhouette and proportions, then yes, it's suitable for admiring (although wz.92 with the fuller is definitely prettier). But for any kind of camp or survival tasks, I would recommend the Glock knife.
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The workmanship is excellent, but the factory sharpness leaves much to be desired. However, I’m not worried about this because I don’t see any other use for this dagger than to have it sit on the shelf. I recommend it to you.
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k... Review confirmed by purchase
The knife is OK, a cool toy, but I have the impression I received a used one or a display piece... the paint is worn, the sheath is scratched—it looks like the knives I use at work.
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The knife is solid. The handle is rubberized, making the knife comfortable to hold. The full tang reaches all the way to the end. The knife wasn’t very sharp out of the box, but that’s not a problem. The sheath is excellent, solid and holds very well, though the release mechanism might fail over time. The knife itself is really great, so that’s fine. Very good purchase. The knife itself is made perfectly. The sheath maybe a little less so, but it works. I recommend this knife to anyone who needs a strong and sturdy tool!
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R... Review confirmed by purchase
The workmanship is at an average level, the knife comes without a box, probably the manufacturer does not include it or I just got one like this. Some imperfections are visible to the naked eye, the rubber is a bit scratched on the handle, and the guard is either unpainted or chipped. Maybe it’s because it's not protected by a box. My piece is dull, doesn’t cut paper, doesn’t shave hair. We'll see how it performs in the field.
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K... Review confirmed by purchase
A first-class knife, sharp enough to cut a piece of paper held in one hand in the air with no problem. And the ‘made on Poland’ inscription plus the little eagle add charm to such a classic as the wz.98 knife.
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P... Review confirmed by purchase
Beautiful and durable knife. The saw is very thick and solid. The chrome version reflects light nicely. The handle is very comfortable and well-shaped. An ideal knife for bushcraft and for a collection. I recommend it.
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T... Review confirmed by purchase
Knife bought as a gift. Thanks to its history and the emblem on the blade, it is perfect as a gift for soldiers, including allies. I highly recommend it.
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S... Review confirmed by purchase
A classic Polish knife, this is already my second one—my previous one without the saw has served me for 28 years. A knife that should be in every uniformed collection. Perfect as a gift.
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Great equipment, Polish-made, and excellent build quality—there’s really nothing to complain about. Plus, an excellent locking mechanism worth every penny.
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M... Review confirmed by purchase
Very nice knife. Solid construction and a chrome finish give the knife character, making it look great as well. I bought it mainly for my collection, but maybe soon I’ll get a chance to try it out in the field.
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Ł... Review confirmed by purchase
Overall, a very nice knife, a classic, well balanced. On one side, it is stamped with WZ 98N, which is nice. But on the other side, there’s an EAGLE and the inscription MADE IN POLAND, and what bothers me is the way this print is done (?), because it’s black and embossed—you can feel it with your finger. If it had been stamped like the other side, it would be perfect, but as it is, in my subjective opinion, it makes it look a bit worse, and I think I would rather have nothing there at all than this style of marking. But overall, the knife is great.
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The knife is solid. The handle is rubberized, which makes the knife sit comfortably in the hand. I checked the handle with a magnet and indeed the tang goes all the way to the end. The knife wasn’t very sharp out of the box, but that’s not a problem. I have to deduct one star for the loose sheath because the knife rattles and makes noise in it. Normally, I would deduct more for this, but the knife itself is really great, so it’s OK.
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