Newby here.

[Gary weeks]

I have 3 knives I enjoy very much. A m-7 bayonet from the Vietnam war,a schrade schf 36,and my kabar 9" Bowie. They have all seen a lot of use and are the most dependable knives I own,I live in New Mexico and we have a lot of rattlesnakes here and I keep my knives handy at all times,I also do quite a bit of camping and these are my go-to knives,keep 2 in my backpack and one on my belt( kabar Bowie).

 

[BD_01]

Welcome!

I’ve been a folder guy until now, but my stable is full and I’m looking for 2-3 fixed blades.

Enjoy the forum.

 

[bigolegator]

Welcome to BF...you will find knowledgeable people here and most will offer their advice/assistance if asked...Enjoy

 

[SW-EDC]

Welcome Gary! I have family up North in Springer

 

[GIRLYmann]

I have..A m-7 bayonet from the Vietnam war,...

ah, welcome new blood
so you have a 'nam era m7 bayonet, huh...
http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/humes_m7.htm
a long history stretching back to ww2;
derived from the fighting m3 trench knife
in to the present m7 bayonet...
http://worldbayonets.com/Bayonet_Identification_Guide/m4_thru_m7_series/m4_m7_series_p1.html
a notable pig sticker ;-)
its so generic in its form
that its the ageless classic
fit for the "fighting man"
for all seasons
if i got the history right imperial
schrade submitted a sawback
/wirecutting version for a government
evaluation bayonet replacement program.
it didn't make the cut for the new m9 bayonet.
and at some point in the 90's a commercial survival sawback version was made...

and later even upgraded...

 

[abcdef]

Welcome. Be sure to post up some pics of those rattlers you skin.

 

[hexenjager]

Welcome to the forum! Always good to have another fixed blade addict on board.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Welcome to the forums! Your wallet is in trouble now. Lol.
Keep ‘em sharp!