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CAMILLUS XM8
BAYONET WITH WIRE CUTTERS
Designed for the 21st
Century by Bob Terzuola, the Camillus 1A1 Bayonet was designed as the
Camillus Cutlery entry for the XM8 / Army / Marine Corp Bayonet upgrade
project.
This bayonet meets
all of the US Government specifications & design requirements, and
then some.
| XM8
Bayonet |
CAM-1A1 |
| Length,
Overall: |
12.5" |
| Blade
Length: |
7.375" |
| Blade
Material: |
0170-6C |
| Handle
Length: |
4.875" |
| Handle
Material: |
Polymer |
| Weight: |
13
oz |
| Sheath
Material: |
Polymer |
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The handle is dual
overmolded polymer with a soft texture and multiple gripping surfaces.
It is comfortable in both forward and reverse grips. The color is Coyote
Brown with Loam Green grip panels on each side. An index finger notch
has been incorporated for additional grip security in wet or slippery
situations.
The
blade measures 7.375" and is made from the super rugged Camillus
0170-6C carbon steel. lt features a near full length double edge, with
2" of serrations for extra cutting power on the primary edge. The
double edge allows the weilder to cut in both directions while in combat,
unlike the current single edge of the M9 bayonet.
The
sheath is just as remarkable; featuring the same duo molded technology
and a noise reduction panel on the front. Reversable for right or left
hand use, the sheath also features a built in sharpening hone for field
maintenance of the knife's cutting edge. The polymer sheath also houses
the removable wire cutters, which can be used on fencing and standard
wire. A quick release Bianchi clip attaches the sheath to standard military
web belts, and the entire system can quickly be detached using the integral
side release buckle.
Each Camillus 1A1
XM8 Bayonet will fit all current standard US Military bayonet mounting
hardware.
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