Utica-Kutmaster reject M1 Bayonet conversion

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Greetings

I recently acquired a Utica / Kutmaster reject M1 bayonet converted into a general purpose hunting style knife. I heard these conversions were done in the post WWII period with stocks of M1 bayonet blades that were rejected by the US Govt.

I am not sure what kind of steel was used in it other than some sort of carbon steel. It seems quite rugged, but I am not really sure if they are good for anything.

It has about a 6" blade & the rest is pretty much like an M1 bayonet from the WWII era.

Looking to hear from anyone who used them for a rough use/ camping knife. Thanks. :)
 
If you google "M1 bayonet steel" once link goes to spec sheet from an arsenal saying it is 1080 steel with a Rc of 46-52. John
 
Thanks. I had heard there was a general change over in the blade steel at some point but was not entirely sure. :)
 
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