M7 bayonet

M7 Bayonet
M7 Bayonet
	M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Sheath
Type	Bayonet
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1964–present
Used by	US Military
Wars	Vietnam War; Operation Urgent Fury; Gulf War; War in Afghanistan; Iraq War;
Production history
Designed	1944 for M4 bayonet
Manufacturer	Bauer Ord Company; Colt (manufacturer of the M16); Ontario Knife Company; Carl Eickhorn [for Colt]; Columbus Milpar & Mfg. (MIL-PAR); Conetta Mfg.; Frazier Mfg.; General Cutlery (GEN CUT); Imperial Knife.;
Produced	1964–present
No. built	~3 million
Specifications
Length	11.75 in (29.8 cm)
Blade length	6.75 in (17.1 cm)
Blade type	Spear Point
Scabbard/sheath	M8, M8A1, & M10

The M7 bayonet (NSN 1095-00-017-9701) is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used with the M4 carbine as well as many other assault rifles, carbines, and combat shotguns. It can be used as a fighting knife and utility tool. It was introduced in 1964, when the M16 rifle entered service during the Vietnam War.

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