Can't find much info on my M9 Phrobis III Buck bayonet in black

[stackone]

I have an M9 Phrobis III Buck 188> bayonet with a green handle and black blade. I also have the green Phrobis dolphin sheath.
One side says:
M9
PHROBIS III
U.S.A.
Pat. Pend
and the other says:
BUCK
188
U.S.A.>
I have not been able to find much info on this black version. I've seen it in the traditional blade, but not in black. Is this version something rare? Any help is appreciated!

 

[Arathol]

Most likely one of the early commercial versions, made in 1987.

 

[wharncliffe]

You might find some useful information at this website, although it's apparently not a "secure" site:

http://m9m4.com/index.cfm

 

[Culprit99]

I have an M9 Phrobis III Buck 188> bayonet with a green handle and black blade. I also have the green Phrobis dolphin sheath.
One side says:
M9
PHROBIS III
U.S.A.
Pat. Pend
and the other says:
BUCK
188
U.S.A.>
I have not been able to find much info on this black version. I've seen it in the traditional blade, but not in black. Is this version something rare? Any help is appreciated!

Welcome to Blade Forums! Yes, like A Arathol said, it was a commercial version made in 1987. Post over in the Buck subforum, within Manufacturer Forums - there are some SUPER knowledgeable Buck fellas over there, maybe even including one of the guys who made it.

PS - we love pictures!

 

[stackone]

Welcome to Blade Forums! Yes, like A Arathol said, it was a commercial version made in 1987. Post over in the Buck subforum, within Manufacturer Forums - there are some SUPER knowledgeable Buck fellas over there, maybe even including one of the guys who made it.

PS - we love pictures!

Thanks! I tried to post some photos, but could not figure that part out.

 

[stackone]

ok going to give the photos a try.

https://imgur.com/eJ1cAhL

https://imgur.com/JWfedv7

https://imgur.com/dnQ3xX8

 

[stackone]

Welcome to Blade Forums! Yes, like A Arathol said, it was a commercial version made in 1987. Post over in the Buck subforum, within Manufacturer Forums - there are some SUPER knowledgeable Buck fellas over there, maybe even including one of the guys who made it.

PS - we love pictures!

Thanks!!

 

[Choctaw Dan]

I'm not informed on the M-9 but I do know a bit about the Buck 184. The markings on the blade, shown in the pics, are consistent with the type of markings on Buck 184's in the late 1980's.