Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

Since we are on the subject of mold marks. All the makers of Type II bayonets and scabbards use the same basic material. The material is heated to a semi-liquid and pressure injected into a two piece mold. As the material is injected into the mold it forces the air out of the mold. This requires ven...

As a side note the color and marbling differences are from the way the color is added and mixed with the basic material. The basic or matrix material used in most of the Type II grips and scabbard bodies has a natural yellow to light tan color. Similar to Russia and Bulgaria a shade of red coloring,...

A good example of all this is available on the previous page. Brian posted pictures of 5 different Iraqi Type II bayonets and scabbards to illustrate the color differences. Enlarge and examine them closely. They also display a lot of the molding variations. Notice the Yugo style one with the rectang...

Hi Alexander, Good to hear from you. It’s been quiet around here. Nice picture showing the similarity but also slight differences between the Yugo and Iraqi production. During my research I found no evidence that the Yugos produced any of the orange bayonets or scabbards for Iraq. The Yugos could ha...

Yes, it does seem very similar to the mixmaster bayonets and scabbards posted here and elsewhere. Very interesting, thanks for sharing. I could not keep from thinking this may have been recorded at terrorist training camp. I was waiting to see him demonstrating a decapitation using the bayonet. Mike

Congratulations. Nice addition to your collection. These are getting rare, only a small number made to start with and no more to be made. One note of interest. This is the first East German scabbard I have seen with these bayonets that has been issued, (issue/pairing number). All the ones I have obs...

First picture is of typical Russian numbering. Second picture is of typical Finnish numbering.

This is the Russian military acceptance mark on the right side of the bayonet pommel.
Check out the posts and pictures on this Forum in the Finnish and Russian sections.
Mike

As usual, not enough detailed information in the provided pictures. What information that is there is conflicting and confusing. Not sure where to start. First it appears that the bayonet and scabbard are miss-matched. Let’s start with the scabbard. It is the early style with the two band hanger bra...

Super nice! Original and like NEW with consecutive numbers! Very nice find. For me these two set the standards for the flat pommel bayonets. Also note that the BA series is unique as all the ones confirmed have only three numbers. Probably a little more scarce that the others?
Mike

Hi Stefan, You are correct! The one one the right is a Bulgarian AK47 6X2 bayonet and scabbard. Later versions, appear to be in nice condition. The one on the left is an East German AKM 6X4 Type II bayonet and scabbard. The bayonet has the orange grip from early 6X4 production before they switched t...

Wow, very impressive addition. Congratulations! These true matching numbered “Transitional” bayonets are difficult to find. One of the empty spots on my display wall. I’ve handled / inspected a few over the years, but never owned one. When available, they were and still are, out of my price range. M...

Hi Gerhard, I tested all the metal parts of both hangers pictured above with a magnet They all seemed to create the same magnetic attraction. I do not have a gauge, but the attraction felt the same. Definitely not brass, copper or alloy. My guess is C54 steel with a finish or coating as you suggeste...

Hi Stefan, I am not sure where to start on this picture. I agree, not a very good picture, fuzzy focus and only of one side of the bayonet and scabbard. I will try to tell you what I can observe and my opinions. Let’s start with the hanger. Brown pebbled leather and a flat “D” ring. Definitely Russi...

As a side note, I found this unusual hanger in a strange place. I have been checking all the East German 6X3 Type I bayonets and scabbards trying to find one. To at least have pictures to post or one to acquire. I finally found this one in one of my drawers. Not on a German bayonet, but one we call ...

Recently a member here posted a reference on the Forum about a different variation of the common short grey leather snap hook hanger. He mention that this variation was somewhat rare. I did some searching and came up with this addition to my collection. The most noticeable difference is that the riv...

Very Interesting bayonet and scabbard. Good observations on the different Identification points. However, the numbers are Arabic, indicating origin and/or usage in the Middle East. I do not have a similar example, but I have seen many pictures of similar variations, with and without sawteeth. I woul...

Congrats again! Another very nice example! Mike

Congrats! Very nice Addition! Mike

Yes, MDI and many other AK Bayonet references include those and the Czech Vz58 series. The Vz58 is not a Kalashnikov, but the rifle looks like one and the Czechs were included in the ComBloc countries during the Cold War years. I personally draw the line at non-bayonet edged weapons. No survival kni...