M5 bayonet

The M5 Bayonet was adopted by the U.S. military in 1953 to replace other bayonets for the M1 Garand rifle. It uses the M8A1 scabbard.

M5 Bayonet
U.S. military M5 Bayonet with M8 scabbard
TypeBayonet
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1953–1970s
Used byUS Army
WarsKorean War
Vietnam War
Production history
Designed1950–1952
Manufacturer
  • Aerial Cutlery
  • Jones & Dickinson Tool
  • Imperial Knife
  • Utica Cutlery
  • Columbus Milpar & Mfg
Produced1953–1977
Specifications
Length11.5 in (29 cm)
Blade length6.5 in (17 cm)

Blade typeSpear Point
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