{"product_id":"issued-usgi-m7-bayonet-w-scabbard","title":"Issued USGI M7 Bayonet w\/Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally, a fighting knife fit for your average AP-equipped adventurer. Having entered service in 1964, the M7 was purpose-built to be used with the then-new M16 rifle. Effectively a redesign of the older Korean War-era M4 bayonet, these use the same locking mechanism, overall profile, and in some cases, the same fiberglass scabbard the US had already been fielding in combat for years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAble to fit around the M16, M4, and most civilian market AR-15s, these bayonets are plenty practical as knives, for LARP, on the trail, or in desperate times, the kitchen. Constructed of robust, rust-resistant carbon steel, the 6 3\/4\" blade is more than enough to solve any problems you encounter in the field. A resilient fighting knife that saw service for over twenty years, the M7 bayonet is everything you need and nothing you don't. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.75\" Carbon Steel blade \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic USGI \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length of 11.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece polymer grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures original scabbard \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime-tested two-lever locking mechanism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits M16, M4, and AR-15 rifles (with appropriate locking lug) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces feature both the older style M8A1 OD fiberglass scabbards and the later M10 polymer alternative. The former is a design carried over from 1944. The polymer alternative is a simpler design that entered service in 1970. Either option will prove plenty robust for decades to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to survive combat in Vietnam, the simple construction of the M7 has meant that pieces still \"on hand\" in US stockpiles have remained in some form of service to this day. Good enough for the jungle, these are perfect beater blades for almost any task. The thick tang on this knife provides strength that makes the M7 perfect for digging shallow holes while you're backpacking, removing a stray root while planting in your yard, and plenty reliable for any shaving, cutting, or prying obstacles you'll be doing in the backwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M7 fits a niche most cheap store-bought options can't fill. This is a time-tested field knife designed with durability and simplicity as its top priority. The history of the knife makes it an essential item for anyone trying to flesh out their US Army LARP; in contrast, the no-nonsense construction of the bayonet ensures that these pieces remain just as reliable in civilian use as they did in military hands decades ago. A timeless knife you don't have to feel bad about using. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Polymer","offer_id":48475430289649,"sku":"48475430289649","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fiberglass","offer_id":48475430322417,"sku":"48475430322417","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7043\/8085\/files\/M7Bayonet2.jpg?v=1785858027","url":"https:\/\/www.americanapipedream.com\/products\/issued-usgi-m7-bayonet-w-scabbard","provider":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}