Combloc AKM Type I Bayonet w/ Scabbard

This is a Combloc AKM Type I bayonet, designed to fit the 7.62mm Kalashnikov AKM assault rifle. A classic Cold War design, the AKM Type I bayonet was the first standardized bayonet for the AKM rifle and quickly became iconic for its dual-use capability as both a fighting knife and a field tool.

🔎 Features

• Compatibility: Fits 7.62mm AKM Kalashnikov rifles

• Blade: Approx. 6" spear-point blade with sawback spine and cut-out for scabbard mount

• Overall Length (OAL): Approx. 11"

• Grip: Reddish-brown plastic grip panels with steel pommel

• Scabbard: Metal scabbard with bakelite insulator, no visible markings

• Multi-function: When combined with the scabbard, the bayonet forms a field wire cutter

• Condition: No visible arsenal markings, overall solid condition (see photos for details)

📜 Historical Notes

The Type I AKM bayonet entered service in the late 1950s with Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces, marking a shift in bayonet philosophy. Unlike traditional spike bayonets, this version offered a practical utility blade while retaining combat functionality. Its distinctive wire-cutting feature made it an essential multipurpose field tool, setting the standard for subsequent AK bayonet designs.

⚖️ Collectibility

• Authentic Cold War–era Combloc AKM Type I bayonet

• Highly recognizable design, precursor to later AKM and AK-74 bayonet patterns

• Desirable piece for AK enthusiasts, military collectors, or Cold War displays