A look at the M5-1 Bayonet

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6 жыл бұрын

The M5 Bayonet was the last bayonet designed for the iconic M1 Garand Rifle. Contrary to popular belief, the M5 Bayonet entered official service with the US Military shortly after the Korean War cease fire. However, it would see action during the Cold War and with American Allies in the Vietnam War.

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@KentuckyLasslo 29 күн бұрын

Great video, well done! I subscribed 👍

@KnifeChatswithTobias 28 күн бұрын

Glad to have you aboard! If you like Bayonets, you like this Friday's Episode. It's a bit long but it's a run down of every bayonet I currently own.

@mikehook2835 3 жыл бұрын

An oldie but a goodie. I love Bayonets thanks for all the information.

@seanb5424 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video, I have a Turkish copy of the m5 bayonet and it was very interesting to learn about the m5 and its history.

@madveteran7945 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@lorenzoferrarovulcano5329 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I really like your videos, good job! Cheers from Italy.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 6 жыл бұрын

Lorenzo Ferraro Vulcano, thanks for watching. Glad you’re enjoying the channel. I’m

@Space_and_weather 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I have a Imperial USM5 bayonet. Sadly the Scabbard did not have the strap when I got it. I thank you for teaching me what the nob on the bayonet did.

@jesterskull38 3 жыл бұрын

The fuller on the second one is awesome

@jamespayton9832 Жыл бұрын

In January 1963 at MCRD PLATOON 384 WE WERE ISSUED M14

@KnifeChatswithTobias Жыл бұрын

Sounds about right. We had national guard units in Illinois still using M14s in 1975, however. This bayonet came from a Marine who served from 1956-59. I have an even earlier M1 bayonet from a n Army vet who was around the same time.

@kenoliok001 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that information. I know you has mentioned that the M5 was recalled and modified to M5 1 or M5 -1. My dad served in the Tropical Lightening in Korea and Vietnam. He passed in 2018. I setup a memorial display for him and found his M5 Imperial. It appears to be the pre recalled version. Just thought i should mention it.

@Freedomring-uk6yd 5 жыл бұрын

Gd vid thx. Enjoyed the bayo/scabbard history & progression ...vid downside reminds me I need it, need it, need it

@KnifeChatswithTobias 5 жыл бұрын

Freedomring 1775, glad you enjoyed the video. I recently acquired another M5 without the handle or end cap. Going to try and turn it into an M5 Trench Knife! I really do like that blade.

@Freedomring-uk6yd 2 жыл бұрын

@@KnifeChatswithTobias hows the trench knife coming along? any more info on the T10?

@BushcraftWoodsDevil 6 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! My dad was in the 11th ABN during WWII and was issued an M1 Garand. he didn't like the issue bayonet and acquired an M1 Carbine bayonet, which he carried on his hip as a fighting knife.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 6 жыл бұрын

BushcraftWoodsDevil, my dad was a BAR gunner with the 3rd Infantry Division. He was supposed to be issued an M3 trench knife according to all accounts. He insisted he was issued a Mk2 Fighting Knife; essentially the Marine Corps “KaBar”. My bet is he got a Navy MkII which looked identical to the KaBar. And he knew the difference between the two knives. He said the officers and paper pushing supply clerks got the M3s! If wanted one he’d have to buy it from some REMF. Wars and the military never change.

@BushcraftWoodsDevil 6 жыл бұрын

My dad said the BAR was very accurate. He said you could put a fifty gallon drum at 100 yards and cut it in half.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure about that but my dad said that BAR gunners routinely stripped everything off the rifle that wasn't permanently attached to reduce the weight! He also said it was extremely easy to fire what shot at a time even on full auto because of the rate of fire. He also felt at ranges beyond 400 yards it was more accurate than the M1. Despite its limitations, he loved the thing.

@snookdock Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@KnifeChatswithTobias Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Toby! That was very nice of you! You have a great name, BTW!

@jamespayton9832 2 жыл бұрын

I was issued a M14 at MCRD SAN DIEGO IN JANUARY 1963,

@99Racker 2 жыл бұрын

Comment on Marine M5A1. I was issued the M1 and the bayonet at Marine Barracks, Long Beach Naval Shipyard in 1967. That was the 3rd time I was issued the M1.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 2 жыл бұрын

That M1 served for a very, very, long time!

@noeldurand7338 4 жыл бұрын

My m5 has no -1 or a1 and has a symbol like an anvil with 3 dots over it in a square with rounded corners made by imperial

@georgebenta3435 Жыл бұрын

0:28 I noticed that the m8 or m8a1 scabbard has a lace on it, did the scabbard came with that or did the soldiers just add them on their scabbards? I also have an m8 scabbard with a lace on it, I'm just curious.

@99Racker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I learned about my M8 scabbard.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime, Glad to help.

@hottoddy1971 5 жыл бұрын

Good overall information, but you need to make one correction. You state that Utica was one of the 4 manufacturers of the M5A1, and this is incorrect. Utica only made the M5. The 4th manufacturer of the M5A1 was actually Milpar. The remaining contractors, Imperial, Aerial and J&D Tool, made both versions of this bayonet.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 5 жыл бұрын

hottoddy1971, thanks for the correction. I’ll need to add that to the comments.

@martinmorningstar9724 4 жыл бұрын

I have an M5-A1 that just says US M5-A! the Scabbard is green just as in your video but no marking on it. Is there anyway to tell who made it and when it was made. Thank you

@ramblers69 6 жыл бұрын

Great video buddy, I don't have a M 5 in my collection yet, was looking on ebay and see several M5 A1 that say made by Milpar, didn't hear you mention that company, is that correct for the M5 A1?

@KnifeChatswithTobias 6 жыл бұрын

ramblers69, looks like I missed one. Columbus Milpar did indeed make the M5. These were stamped M5A1.

@ramblers69 6 жыл бұрын

Knife Chats with Tobias Thanks buddy, :) 😎

@johnnymak3710 7 ай бұрын

I have an M5 bayonet which was my uncles from when he was in battlefields... Unfortunately the handle is missing on it.. any ideas where I can find a replacement...???

@ninareardon1928 4 жыл бұрын

I also have a M5 bayonet by J@D Tool CO. No -1. Any idea?

@KnifeChatswithTobias 4 жыл бұрын

Just an early M5, then. The difference are minor and many of the M5 were upgraded without being marked, or so I've been told. It has to do with the latch on the back, a piece that is easily swapped out.

@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 4 жыл бұрын

Btw, I love your wall,

@andrewfox6631 3 ай бұрын

I’ve got a milpar m5a1. But no DAS . Would it be us military issue or commercial or made for foreign military?

@jenniferbauman4802 4 жыл бұрын

Good video nice job keep it up. From Glenn catt babe faces number one.

@dylankirby814 3 жыл бұрын

Hey so I have a m5a1 bayonet and it says 133, is that the serial number or the model number or what? Sorry I really don't know and you seem like you know your information, do you have an email I could send some pictures to? And get some feedback? Love the video though man. Very informative

@KnifeChatswithTobias 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. How is the "133" marked on the knife?

@dylankirby814 3 жыл бұрын

@@KnifeChatswithTobias do you have an email address I could send the pic of the numbers to? Appreciate the help sir

@KnifeChatswithTobias 3 жыл бұрын

@@dylankirby814 send it to Tobias.gibson@gmail.com.

@jasongo6513 4 жыл бұрын

I have also the same with your bayonet,

@darmantoisdi2816 4 жыл бұрын

I have bayonet us M5AI for sell.

@JAF0877 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a beautiful 1969 Colt SP-1 a while back and it came with a bayonet. I knew it was incorrect immediately, but wasn't too concerned with it. So, doing some research it appears to be a version of an M5. It has no markings whatsoever except on the inside of one of the scales. There's what looks like a serial number printed in white. Also, instead of the gas lug pin it has a barrel ring. Have you seen these? Any info would be great, thanks.

@georgebenta3435 Жыл бұрын

Maybe it's an M6 bayonet for the M14. It looks similar to the M5 but has a muzzle ring.

@JAF0877 Жыл бұрын

@@georgebenta3435 you are correct, Sir. I did a little more research and cleaned it up a bit. I found the manufacturer's markings on it. It is in fact an M6.

@fizz576 Жыл бұрын

I have a Danish M5A1 it has some minor differences the plastic piece on the handel are mat black apposed to the shiny look of the originals it also uses phillips screw and the stud on the cross guard isn't rounded like the American versions. Over all I would say it's not as good as the American versions the molded plastic is lower quality and there are machining marks on the blade.

@andrewfox6631 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance they were used in Vietnam??

@KnifeChatswithTobias 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, especially early on with Vietnamese Troops. Even earlier bayonets for the M1 found there way to Vietnam.

@Eddy-gc2vx 4 жыл бұрын

I have a US m5. Mafe by Ariel. But the markings are on he hand tang near the blade. Us m5 on one side, aerial on the other. There is a very small proof stamp i would imagine on the tang. I cant read it. It appeats to be 3 stars below a symbol that looks like a bird or anvil. Its small.all i cannot make it out only stars In info would help. By the way it came in a US M 8 scab

@KnifeChatswithTobias 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I can much to what you already know. I will check my sources. Hopefully one of my viewers might know more.

@Eddy-gc2vx 4 жыл бұрын

@@KnifeChatswithTobias great. I heard ots high dollar.