There are survival knives, and then there’s the M9 bayonet. Now, not to suggest that the M9 bayonet is the “best” survival knife out there, but it makes a good run for it, just for downright versatility.
Here’s just about everything the M9 bayonet (from BudK) offers.
Rock-Solid Reliability
This M9 replica boasts a 7” stainless blade with a non-reflective finish, along with a non-slip TPU handle with deep grooves. It’s built tough and will need minimal maintenance, unlike other knives with non-stainless blades. This is definitely a very tough tool, made more attractive by the extremely reasonable price, especially compared to other survival and camp knives.
A Partially Serrated Spine
The M9 has deep, aggressive serrations in the spine, which are perfect for cutting through wood, coarse rope, and other materials that won’t flinch when subjected to a blade’s straight edge. Incorporating them into the spine has also enabled the design to make full use of its straight edge, too, without crowding it.
Wire-Cutting Abilities
One of the more innovative features of the M9 bayonet is that there is a hole machined into the blade near the point which corresponds to a lug on the base of the sheath. When you attach the blade via this lug, you can use the knife like a pair of shears, with the swedge along the top of the spine serving as the cutting jaw. This is a very capable configuration, too – strong enough to cut through fairly thick wire, and very effective for the purpose.
A Tough Nylon Sheath
The sheath is another area in which the M9 doesn’t cheap out. This model comes with a very rugged nylon belt sheath which can mount to your belt, a pack, or through other configurations, giving you a great deal of flexibility in how you carry this knife. It also has a small pouch integrated into the design at the front of the sheath for carrying sundry small items. Plus, it offers good retention and unlike a leather sheath, requires no maintenance or break-in.
Many Mounting Options
Not just the sheath, but the bayonet itself. Not only does it have a muzzle ring incorporated into the crossguard, but the clip on the pommel fits a standard bayonet lug. Use it as a utility knife, a camp knife, a wirecutter, or a bayonet; it offers that versatility.
A Built-in Sharpening Stone
Lastly, the reverse side of the sheath features a sharpening stone built into the design, which means that you can’t accidentally forget a stone, as long as you have your sheath with you. Anytime your knife gets dull in the field, you’ll have recourse.
Explore This and Other Bayonets Online
While the M9 is a great bayonet pattern, if you’re interested in learning more about others, like the M7, M1 Garand bayonet, or even a classic historical pattern like the M1905, take a look at what BudK offers. They carry these and many other historical replicas in their catalog.
