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This is my Romanian AKM Type I bayonet fitted with the Type I scabbard, Cir. 1965.

The AKM rifle was introduced in 1960. Much easier and cheaper to manufacture than the AK47, production and use of the AKM went worldwide. The inclusion of a bayonet lug on the rifle allowed for a more conventional bayonet. However, the new bayonet design, what is referred to as the AKM Type I, was anything but conventional. Its design and purpose was as groundbreaking as the Kalashnikov itself. It incorporated a number of features, making for an incredibly versatile bayonet. The one-piece molded plastic grip and pommel and stainless steel blade made the bayonet impervious to rust and rot.

The unfullered clip-point blade has sawteeth along the spine. The steel scabbard body has a lug at the point that engages a lug hole in the blade, so that the bayonet and scabbard can be combined as a wirecutter. The scabbard body has a rubber insulator, making it safe to cut electrified wire. The belt hanger is a clip-on affair that is cheap and easy to replace. A retention strap is also included for extra grip when using as a combat knife. A truly revolutionary design that continues to influence bayonet design to the present day.

The AKM Type I 6H3 was produced by East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania (shown here),and Russia.

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