US Korean war bayonet - M5A1 - Because M1s don't work in the cold

[@milsurpminutes5809]

I know this video is nearly 2 years old but are you still looking for references regarding the Turkish copy of the M5A1 and the scabbard, I also have the M38 converted turkish bayonet too. Personally I would like to keep them but I am more than happy to provide detailed photographs of them and any other bayonets in my collection. I just discovered your channel today and I think you are doing some very great work in this field.

[@pointynotsharp]

When I get around to them I will keep you in mind 👍, I just subbed to your channel. Looks pretty good

[@andrewhaddock7996]

The catch spring was beefed up on the A1 as well.theres also a Japanese copy by kiffe

[@andrewhaddock7996]

The early scabbards did not have the chape fitted,it was done to prevent damage,it's easy to find m8 scabbards with broken tips.the danish scabbards have 37patt belt hooks on the frog but no M10 fastener.

[@gustavogranha3163]

Hi sir! The production of the M5A1 bayonet began in 1957. As such, it was not used in the Korean War. Best regards from Brazil and congrats for the videos!

[@pointynotsharp]

You are absolutely right, it was the M5 that was introduced in 1953

[@gustavogranha3163]

@@pointynotsharp All the best, sir!

[@mdmoazzem2599]

I need this knife

[@mdmoazzem2599]

I want to buy it

[@thelearninghistorian]

​@@pointynotsharp But even the M5 was never used in the Korean War.

[@Jaaahn-kc8ve]

I bought one of these yesterday and was wondering about the odd reddish colour of the blade, thanks for the video

[@johnallen1770]

I own a Turkish M1 Ersatz Bayonets Air force ground units 1963 - 1973. You give the Turkish Ersatz Bayonets a bad name. But they are well built. It's amazing how the Turkish over the last hundred years have have taken there German / Ersatz and machine them for everything for modern Day history

[@fizz576]

I have a Danish M5A1 I don't know if the previous owner refinished it but it seems to have been blued apposed to parkerised which has lead to the bluing getting rubbed off over the years do to the retion pieces in the scabbard.

[@yemu8045]

I found one of these in an old toolbox today. It's decently rusty. Should I try my best to clean it? I also collect coins so I'm always paranoid of Taking away something's worth because I don't know if it's even slightly rare.

[@pointynotsharp]

You can certainly remove active rust without removing the value and originality of the item. I actually did a video on the subject a little while ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp-9pKunbMp8jrs

[@yemu8045]

@@pointynotsharp Well that is very helpful! Thanks man

[@Freedomring-uk6yd]

7:30 they are rubbish ...as a collector get a couple before they're gone or you WILL regret it

[@ekapol2847]

M5a1Mil par col I have 1pcs.

[@jdp21211]

I have one too. Does it say any stamps on the scabbard?

[@thatnavyfighter]

cool video need a Danish one it sounds like 😂 you are correct turkish ones are shit I've bought two cause they were super cheap 27 bucks free shipping both had the back end riveted instead of screwed the grips fit lengthwise but they aren't tight and would back and forth. I've taken the grips off and they aren't anywhere close the same dimensions just the same rough shape. I'm currently trying to fit some stuff better so they feel better in the hand.

[@pointynotsharp]

Great timing, my friend just got a Danish M62 and agreed to let me borrow it for an upcoming video

[@dekir7663]

What was the purpose of shoe lace thing ?

[@pointynotsharp]

Leg strap, to stop it flopping around when running

[@dekir7663]

@@pointynotsharp makes sense . Thanks