American Gladius: A Study of the M-9 Multi-Purpose Bayonet System

This book chiefly focuses on the M9, its manufacturers, evolution, variations, accessories, and collectability with the objective to spotlight only those M9s of military issue.

The M9 has been the United States Army’s standard bayonet for over two decades—with no plans in sight to replace it. In fact, it is already the longest serving American bayonet, joining the M—16 as an enduring symbol of the American soldier.

Without exaggeration, it has become an icon of the American Army in much t...