Bayonets: Still relevant?

[RickT]

I think the bayonet still has its uses as described above. But it is tough to find a balance between a good bayonet and a good field knife...

Here's a cool quote I found somewhere:

I beg leave to remind the {Cavalry} Board that very few people have ever been killed with the bayonet or sabre, but the fear of having their guts explored with cold steel in the hands of battle maddened men has won many a fight.

- General George S. Patton, Jr.

Or perhaps the best mix of scary and useful:

 

[SJ]

I was the author of the previous post, I have no idea why it was posted under RickT's login. Unfortunately I logged out to try to clear it up before I thought to edit the post...

 

[JShirley]

L1a1 (FAL) and kukri.

John, owner and ardent believer in both