You have two symbols on your bayonet, with the assumption that the carver was right handed holding the bayonet with the blade out.
The first symbol are the two horizontal lines with the top slightly shorter than the bottom. This translate to “Ni” in English meaning to or toward.
The second are the two opposed curved lines on the bottom. This translate to “Ha” in English but with the “Ni” predicate should be used as “Wa”. “Wa” translates to peace or harmony in English.
So basically your Type 30 bayonet says “To Peace” in English inscribed on the handle.
This is all based on my very limited knowledge of Kana.
I would like to think it was a nice gesture to any GI that would see the business end anyway.
Jeff C
Jesse Adkins, Carl Adkins European Theater
On behalf of Charles “CA” Garnett Jr. Okinawa, etc Japanese Theater
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