Kalashnikov Bayonets of the World

Well actually they're here
I've found it difficult to track down any decent examples. My efforts to date have gotten me this little lot.

Nice collection, love the 4 digits 6x3 with "plum" grips and first style strap

Yes that's one of my favourites. Very pleased to been able to buy it.

Welcome to the forum. Nice selection of Russian AK bayonets and scabbards.

I am also interested in 6X3 with the first style wrist strap. The original first style did not use a buckle, just a plain leather strap with two slots. This could be an un-documented transitional strap with a slot for the pommel loop and a single buckle. However the earliest buckles were thought to be black. Also, the next step from the plain leather is believed to be a strap with two buckles? Interesting find. Mike

Mike, could that just be an early strap with a buckle added.
Anthony, is there a slot cut in the end with the buckle/ Or maybe is this wrist strap a little shorter than others? I can imagine the slot in the end hooked to the ross guard tearing out and someone cutting the end off and adding a buckle as a repair.

Martin

Strap is correct length and it has a slot which looks to be unused ...

Okay, original early strap that someone just added a buckle. One strap I'm missing from my collection because of a novice mistake when I first started collecting years ago.

Martin

Diggin' that plum. Nice set you have there, mate!