Ignoramus25756 wrote:
On 2008-06-09, Steve W. wrote:
Larry Jaques wrote:
Ayup, that's her, alright. Now about the closeup of the sheath...
not to mention the frog......
,g
Uh, yeah. That, too. g Make that 2 things I've learned already
today. Hmm, _these_ guys call 'em sheaths:
http://www.bladesnewold.com/MilitaryBayonets.html


A "sheath" is the item that actually covers the blade. The "frog" is the
piece that allows you to attach the sheath to a belt or other object.
Two separate parts.

If you look at newer bayonets the blade is also made to interlock with
the sheath and form a wire cutter.


That's what my AK bayonet does, which is very nifty. Also, this
implies a certain hardness of the steel involved (hard enough to cut
steel wire).


The steel is hardened enough for it to shear the soft steel wire.

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Steve W.