AlexanderA
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As a bayonet, the M7 is better than the M9. They tried to do too much with the M9 (utility knife, wire cutter, saw, etc.), making it too big, heavy, and clunky. And it doesn't do any of its jobs very well.
Among M7 bayonets, the best, IMO, is the Canadian C7 made by Nella. If you can find one, buy it! As an added bonus, the scabbard, in combination with the latest frog, is designed to fit on PALS webbing. Neither the M8A1 nor the M10 scabbard works very well with modern webbing. (Even the Bianchi-style clip on M9 scabbards does not work well on PALS webbing. You really need to use an adapter.)
Among M7 bayonets, the best, IMO, is the Canadian C7 made by Nella. If you can find one, buy it! As an added bonus, the scabbard, in combination with the latest frog, is designed to fit on PALS webbing. Neither the M8A1 nor the M10 scabbard works very well with modern webbing. (Even the Bianchi-style clip on M9 scabbards does not work well on PALS webbing. You really need to use an adapter.)