Steel type used in M-7 bayonets?

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SirJames

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Looking for the type of steel used in BOC brand M-7 bayonets.

Also interested in any infor/threads on how the different brands compare both in quality and steel.

BTW: The Canadian version (C-7 by Nella) is made from 440A steel. So if you have ever wanted a M-7 in stainless buy a Canadian C-7.
 
Thank you for the reply. Ontario sell what they call a bayonet but is realy just a dagger as there is no bayonet mounting. Interestingly though because the M-4, M-7 bayonet line started off as a fighting knife and was later created into a bayonet. If Ontario still makes a rifle mountable bayonet the steel type may differ from what they currently use. Same with the "Ka-Bars" there is military issue and then models made for the retail market.

I have an Ontario 18" machete and do not know if it military issue of aftermarket, but they both seem to be made today as when they were made for the military.

The M-7/C-7 is the only bayonet I like and the only one that makes a good hand weapon without alterations. To mee it doesn't feel much different than a Ka-Bar in the hand.
 
I've also been looking for more info on the M-7 bayonet.

Just got a Mossberg 590 A1 that takes one of these. . . Not that I would be mounting it to the gun on a regular basis, there's just something about having an empty bayonet lug. . . so sad :(
Besides, I need an excuse to buy another knife. :)

What's the best M-7? Should I look for GI surplus or aftermarket?

What kind of price should I be expecting? . . I've seen them going on the internet for anywhere between $40 - $90. Whould I find a better deal or better selection if I waited for the next Gun/Knife show to come to town?

Also, what's up with the integrated sharpener?? Is this just a couple of ceramic rods in the sheath? I generally keep my blades pretty sharp; how well does this thing actually work?

Thanks!

Feast
 
Here's the page from the Ontario Catalog showing the M7 bayonet:

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You might want to email Ontario and ask if the steel is the same as called for in the mil-specs. You could also post over at the Camillus and Schrade forums, I think they both made M7s for the U.S. military in the past.
 
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