M9 Bayonet

M9-Style Fixed Blade

The Rothco M9 Bayonet is a commercial reproduction of the US military M9, the bayonet that replaced the M7 in American service. It pairs a clip-point blade with a saw-tooth spine, an OD green grooved grip and a hard sheath with a belt frog. It suits collectors filling out a US kit, reenactors, and anyone who wants a full-size fixed blade in the familiar M9 pattern.

Features

• Clip-Point Blade — The top edge sweeps down toward the tip, which gives a fine point for piercing and detail work.
• Saw-Tooth Spine — A row of teeth along the back of the blade, near the guard, follows the original M9 layout.
• Matte Blade Finish — The blade has a dull grey finish that reflects less light than polished steel.
• OD Green Grooved Handle — The olive drab grip has textured panels and deep cross grooves for a firmer hold with or without gloves.
• Muzzle Ring Crossguard — The black crossguard includes the ring a bayonet uses to locate on a rifle barrel, as on the issued M9.
• Pommel Release Latch — A black latch sits at the top of the handle in the position the M9 uses for its mounting mechanism.
• Wire-Cutter Pattern — The oval hole in the blade and the stud on the sheath tip copy the M9 wire-cutter design.
• Hard Sheath With Utility Pouch — An OD green sheath carries a snap-closed nylon pouch on its face for small extras.
• Snap Retention Strap — A nylon strap with a metal snap wraps the handle to keep the knife seated in the sheath.

The Sheath System

The sheath hangs from a nylon belt frog with a snap-closed loop, so it threads onto a duty belt or pistol belt without taking the belt off. A buckle connects the frog to the sheath body, and the tip carries the metal fittings of the M9 pattern. Rothco is a commercial manufacturer, so this is a new reproduction rather than military surplus.