Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

Hi Mark, I have been doing lot’s of reading / research lately on the subject. There was no actual “transitional” between the 6X4 T3 bayonet and the 6X4 T4 scabbard. There was no running change or overlapping production. Completely different time periods. HOWEVER ….. The quote below does explain how ...

I recently noticed an interesting picture. It shows the “window” mold mark on scabbards with both the Izhevsk and Tula cutter plates. This indicates that they are either reusing / remolding or using new cutter plated from both arsenals. Either way, probably a sub-contractor. Mike IMG_3991.jpeg

Another logic question. If both Tula and izhevsk were in the midst of producing AG-4V bayonets and scabbards in 1981 why would izhevsk make the small quantity of the 6X4 Type 4 scabbards with different dimensions and PA-6. It would seem logical that TochMash wouid also making the 6X4 scabbards. Perh...

Hi Mark, Your English is excellent. I understand what you are saying. However, some of it doesn’t seem to make sense. When TochMash was experimenting with molding of the PA-6 directly on the blade tang wouldn’t they also be working with molding the PA-6 scabbard? I found pictures of the 6X4 Type 4 b...

The picture below is a cross section of three Russian 6X4 and 6x5 scabbards. The 1st one on the left is a 6X4 scabbard molded from AG-4V (orange) material. It will fit all 6X3 and 6X4 blades. It was made by both Izhevsk and Tula arsenals from 1965 to 1985 The 2nd one in the middle is a 6X4 scabbard ...

Hey Marc, A couple more observations and questions about pictures on this post if I may? The original 6X5 T2 scabbard at the top has a small triangle and hanger slot plus mold numbers. Yours has a large triangle, small hanger slot and no mold numbers. Mine below is like the 1st one. Small triangle, ...

Hi Marc, Good to hear from you! Always good to have others participate in discussions. Different information and opinions. As usual, always something new to learn. At least the numbers on your pictures above seem to be the correct style and locations I would expect from the Russians during this time...

Hi Kirk, You summed it up nicely, “Some where there is a 6x5 bayonet in the wrong scabbard also.” What you have is a miss-matched bayonet and scabbard. Not very valuable as a collectible item. The value is in what someone would be willing to pay for either or both pieces. A couple of notes. The 6X4 ...

Hi Kirk, Just curious. What is your opinion of your bayonet and scabbard? Any idea about how they were paired and matching numbers added? This is the 1st time I have seen this combination, very interesting. Nothing in my references or repair manuals.
Regards, Mike

Kirk Here are samples of the Izhevsk Arsenal numbering on a late (1985) 6X4 type 3 (L.W.pommel). Next is the numbering of an early (1987) plum 6X5 type 2 (narrow crossguard). The first plum 6X5 type 1 was made i1986 in between between the bayonet and scabbard you have. It had no wire cutter hole in ...

Hi Kirk. Sorry for the delayed response. I had to do some research before replying. These two items, 6X4 bayonet and 6X5 scabbard were never officially paired even later as rework. There was no transitional period or overlap production between these two items. This makes the hand engraved forced mat...

The bayonet and scabbard are Russian made at the izhevsk arsenal. Not for internal use. Made for a contract or provided to another country. Most likely the 1st contract for Finland. The correct belt hanger would have helped confirm it. A nice bayonet and scabbard unfortunately difficult to find and ...

Let’s start with the scabbard. The body could be a Finnish 1st contract with the two band hanger bracket. Also the Finnish scabbard is usually without a drain hole, (not visible in your pictures). The belt hanger is not Russian or Finnish. I have never seen one like that before. It appears to be han...

Hi Bas, I am not sure what to tell you. It appears to me to an original, as issued, Russian AK74 6X5 bayonet and scabbard. It is the early first variation with the narrow crossguard. Mine is Plum colored with specks. I can not tell if yours is plum or black from your pictures. I understand about the...

More pictures of my Polish 1970 bayonet with “Green” grips and black painted finish. Shown with a standard 1958 version at the bottom for comparison. Mike

Hi Mark, Thanks for your very interesting post! I have said, “always something new to learn”, and this is proof. To my knowledge no one has ever mentioned the “Green” grips. No, I have not seen this green on any other countries AK47 6X2 bayonets. I did not even notice it on one in my collection. Min...

Hi Dange, Nice find! The Polish AK47 bayonets and scabbards with the 1970 dates are somewhat scarce. This post section is primarily concerning the “P” “A” and “Z” production / serial numbers. If you are interested in more info and pictures of 1970’s go down to and click on “ Poland” on the home page...

I recently received some new barrowed pictures of a T58 (AK47) to T68 (AKM) transitional bayonet. Comparing these new pictures with the pictures of the T58 and T68 we already have gives us a better idea of how they were made. The main change was the machining of the crossguard and latch block. The h...

Hi Rafal, First the Ad you linked was totally messed up. It is not an Yugo M64. It has a stamped receiver? The description lists it as a Polish M64? I would not buy from this company! There were many different versions of the Yugo M64. (M64A, B, C, etc.). There was no mass production until the M70s....

Hi Benni, The best thing to do is spend some time going through all the “ Germany “ posts. That will answer most of your questions or at least give you things to consider. I guess I would keep the old bayonet and scabbard just because of condition to display. It’s unfortunate that it does not have m...