Item Description
Original Item: One-of-a-kind. This type of experimental bayonet fighting knife began life an M7 bayonet for use with a the U.S. M16 rifle. However, a one-piece cast aluminum grip panel with integrated knuckle duster guard was added in theater to create a dual purpose bayonet and close combat handheld weapon. This were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam and into the early 1980s but only very few were ever issued.
This example is offered in excellent nearly unissued condition, with a VERY sharp blade. The bayonet crossguard is marked U.S. M7 / GEN CUT on the blade side, indicating manufacture by General Cutlery Co of Fremont, Ohio. This company produced approximately 127,000 M7 bayonets for US military issue between 1985 and 1990. The M8A1 scabbard is marked PWH for the Philadelphia Home for Working Blind. Later on this company marked scabbards with "TWB" in 1969-1970 to represent the Working Home's corporate name, The Working Blind, Inc.
The bayonet is in excellent condition, with only a bit of wear and handling marks. The blade still shows the original machining marks, with the original factory grind, and is still very sharp. The handle is in great shape, though the blade tang is somewhat loose. The scabbard shows a bit more wear, with the throat showing some light oxidation through the parkerized finish. The attached frog shows wear, but still has a fully functional snap.
Overall a very interesting unique U.S. fighting knife with a hard to find knuckle guard. Ready to display!
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