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I decided that for every War Rifle I obtained, I would try my hardest to get all the basic equipment possible for that gun (cleaning kit, accessories, bayonet, etc...). I have almost completed that quest for my M39.
AIM Surplus is selling original Finnish bayonets right now and they won't be for long I'm sure.
These bayonets were produced for the Finnish Civil Guard back in the forties. The original run called for 10,000 pieces. Before completion the order was canceled (I believe at around 6-7 thousand pieces though I can't be sure). The majority of these bayonets were destroyed in the seventies.
Pictures:
You'll notice the Civil Guard stamping (SK.Y) on the blade and scabbard.
On this side you'll see the makers stamp.
Over all fit and finish is just fabulous, possibly even better that my 1918 Swiss bayonet. One major difference between this and other bayonets is that its sharp, VERY sharp. This pig-sticker might even have a better edge that the Columbia River knife in my pocket. While cleaning it I cut completely through my rag twice and nearly took a chunk out of my hand as well.
The Finns modeled this bayonet after their fighting/ utility knives called [puukkos. You can see the lineage in the grip shape and the blade...
A comparison between the real deal and indian/ chinese knockoff is in the works.
As a side note, I think AIM expected the box to go through a crusher on its way to me. They had it packed full and tight enough that I could have stepped on it with out do much more than flexing the box a little.
Color me impressed.
AIM Surplus is selling original Finnish bayonets right now and they won't be for long I'm sure.
These bayonets were produced for the Finnish Civil Guard back in the forties. The original run called for 10,000 pieces. Before completion the order was canceled (I believe at around 6-7 thousand pieces though I can't be sure). The majority of these bayonets were destroyed in the seventies.
Pictures:
You'll notice the Civil Guard stamping (SK.Y) on the blade and scabbard.
On this side you'll see the makers stamp.
Over all fit and finish is just fabulous, possibly even better that my 1918 Swiss bayonet. One major difference between this and other bayonets is that its sharp, VERY sharp. This pig-sticker might even have a better edge that the Columbia River knife in my pocket. While cleaning it I cut completely through my rag twice and nearly took a chunk out of my hand as well.
The Finns modeled this bayonet after their fighting/ utility knives called [puukkos. You can see the lineage in the grip shape and the blade...
A comparison between the real deal and indian/ chinese knockoff is in the works.
As a side note, I think AIM expected the box to go through a crusher on its way to me. They had it packed full and tight enough that I could have stepped on it with out do much more than flexing the box a little.
Color me impressed.
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