Bayonet
Mission
Defeat the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. Also used as a general field and utility knife.
Description and Specifications
The M6 bayonet-knife is used as a bayonet on the M14 series rifle and as a hand weapon. The M7 bayonet-knife is used as a bayonet on the M16 series rifle, the M4 carbine and as a hand weapon. The M9 multipurpose bayonet system is used as a bayonet on the M16 series rifle, on the M4 series carbine, as a hand weapon, as a general field and utility knife as well as a wire cutter together with its scabbard, and as a saw.
Blade Length:
Total Length:
M6
6.75 in
11.5 in
6.75 in
11.5 in
M7
6.5 in
11.75 in
6.5 in
11.75 in
M9
7 in
12 in
7 in
12 in
- Entered Army Service: M6 (1957), M7 (1964), M9 (1987)
- Manufacturer: Multiple over the years