01 March 2019

Jar Opener

The Marines didn't take to the M9 bayonet.

There were also complaints about carrying both a bayonet and a Ka-Bar.


It's definitely more knife like than the M9.  The grip feels good in the hand.


It's lighter than the M9.  1 lb. 4.9 oz. with scabbard, 13.9 oz. bare.  The M9 is 1 lb. 13.7 oz. with scabbard and 14.6 oz. bare.  Both are heavier than the ancient M7; 15.3 oz with M8A1 scabbard and 10.4 oz. drawn.

They don't let you forget that it's born in Parris Island:

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