non German made K-98 bayonet

[Fariz]

I recently came across a couple of K-98 bayonets in a surplus store. At first glance they looked like genuine WW2 German made K-98 bayonets, with the exact sheath, wood handle, etc, though the weight was different, being a bit lighter. I was surprised to find what looked like Thai markings on one of the blades, near the handle, which on German made K-98 bayonets would normally contain factory markings. Just curious if anyone knows if any K-98 bayonets were made in Asia during WW2 or the 50's? Or is there is possibility that unmarked K-98 bayonets were exported to Asia?

Edited January 17, 2011 by Fariz