Been gone a while, back and looking to chat about bayonets

[Bubba]

Howdy,

Looks like my login is still good from the old days

I have been reading some threads and will be digging into more

Anyone currently out there interested in having a conversation about AK bayonets ?

[Mr. B.]

What do you have in mind? Do you have anything in particular you’d like to discuss? Mike

[Bubba]

i am selling my collection off, and writing Collectors Guide as I do, so I am looking to chat with folks on those topics mostly

Unless there are other AK Bayo topics that are worth talking about

[Mr. B.]

I am also retiring from collecting and selling my collection off. I will remain as a moderator here as I also enjoy sharing information and pictures of AK bayonets. I would be glad to share info and pics as you create your Collectors Guide. We have a lot of members here and have pretty much covered the spectrum of AK Bayonets including a lot of minor variations. However, always something new to learn. Mike

[Bubba]

thank you

My concern for the collectors guide is "how much to include" in the first edition

I know there is enough info to fill volumes, but I don't want their first taste to be too much to absorb

So, I am debating adding the R4, NSAS, Valmet, etc to keep it true Kalashnikov
But, that chops off such an interesting portion (and Martin included them in his book)

Any thoughts?

[Mr. B.]

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 knives, fighting knives, diving knives, machetes, etc.. Mike

[Brian]

Hard line to draw, as many of us consider AK related to be fairly broad. VZ58, Valmet, Insas etc for example.
I would include them if it were me, as most who collect AK bayos include those.
I would also draw the line at those that aren't weapon mounted.
Good luck, will be following the project.