M9 Bayonets

[trz]

In the first batch of M9's sent to the Army the stamping on the blade included the Buck date symbol today called a "chevron" by collectors. How many bayonets were produced with this chevron before the stamping was changed and why was it changed? Thanks

 

[Dennis Wright]

The chevron was an indicator showing the year that the blade was made. < indicated 1986; > indicated that the blade was made in 1987. I don't know how many M9s were made those years but the reason that it changed was because the year changed.

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Dennis Wright
Wright Knife & Sporting Goods
1-800-400-1980
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[Joe Houser]

The first 1200 or so of the initial contract with the Army had the Chevron denoting 1987. Phrobis had us stop doing this because they were not supposed to have any mark on them that would give away their maker. Of the 1200, 250 were numbered. The odd numbered ones went to Buck and the even numbered went to Phrobis.
Hope this helps,


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Joe Houser
Director of Quality, Buck Knives Inc.
Buck Collectors club Administrator

 

[trz]

Thanks Joe, that is exactly what I was looking for.
Frank

 

[Joe Houser]

Frank,
Glad i was able to help!

Take care,

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Joe Houser
Director of Quality, Buck Knives Inc.
Buck Collectors club Administrator