North Korea

[Hombre]

Got a parcel yesterday with three AK bayonets yesterday...
This is what I believe is a North Korea bayonet...
Should really appreciate opinions... Good and bad...

Best,
Stefan

[Mr. B.]

This is a typical North Korean AKM M-68 bayonet and scabbard. Nice condition with green(?), fabric hanger. Supposedly the green hanger indicates export production. A tan hanger is thought to be for internal NK use. These bayonets have been supplied to many third world countries. Mr. B.

[Hombre]

Thank you so very much for your help, Mike! I really appreciate it.

Best,
Stefan

[mill_speer]

Nothing wrong with that, nice piece.
It would be perfect if there were stamps on the grip head, unfortunately these stamps are almost always badly hammered in.

[Hombre]

Unfortunately I can´t find any markings with a quick look but I shall take a closer look later today...

Best,
Stefan

[Mr. B.]

Hi Gerhard, I didn't know you were interested in N.K. markings. Here are my 2 examples. First 2 picture are of one with green hanger the next 2 are one with tan hanger. Not much there!? Mike

[Mr. B.]

North Korean AKM bayonet variations. Mike

[mill_speer]

This is really frustrating
I haven't seen a single one with a clear stamp.
I still have examples of stamps here but not clean.

[mill_speer]

This stamp is the most common to find.

[Marco]

Hi,
Last time I disassemble a north Korean one, I found markings on tang. Perhaps a way to search......................