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US Army M-6 fighting Knife -
The M6 Bayonet is a bayonet used by the U.S. military for the M14 rifle. It was introduced in 1957,
at the same time as the rifle itself. It is the only type of bayonet made for the M14, and the
only other rifle it fits is the civilian version of the M14, the M1A.
Like its predecessor, the M5 bayonet for the M1 Garand rifle, the M6 was intended to serve additional
roles as a combat knife and utility knife. The basic blade design was like the M4, M5, and later M7
bayonets, based on the World War II designed M3 Trench Knife.
The M6 was replaced by the M7 bayonet after the Vietnam War, when the M16 Rifle was adopted by both
the United States Army and Marine Corps as the standard service rifle.
The handle of the bayonet is made of hard plastic. With a checkered pattern for ease of gripping.
Two rivets hold the handle in place. A lever is placed near the crossguard. It is used
to disengage the knife from the rifle.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for military fighting knives.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out
clearly defined points that should be noted.
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the blade is double edged. Stiletto style. The base of the blade shows the name of the manufacturer,
which was "Imperial".
The scabbard is composed of two sections of fiberglass pressed together. A metal insert is found in
the throat area. It has the marking "US M8A1". A section of canvis is riveted to the throat. The
top end would have a wire hanger to allow attachment to a utility belt.
This edge weapon is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other fighting knives, you can do so by going to our
Military Fighting Knives Price Guide
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force, USMC and other organizations.
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