• U.S. Knives and Bayonets

    U.S. Knives and Bayonets

    We are pleased to have and display a nice collection of the various bayonets and fighting knives used by U.S. military forces in World War I and World War II.
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During World War I and World War II, U.S. military forces used a number of interesting edged weapons. The 16-inch bayonet issued with the Springfield and M1 Garand rifle was later shortened to 12 inches for easier use. There were also purpose-made bayonets for the M1 Carbine and 1941 Johnson rifle. The fighting knife line included a host of different kinds, from WWI-type trench knifes to the famous Marine Corps KA-BAR series of combat knives.

Our Collection


The Michigan Traveling Military Museum is pleased to have and display a nice collection of the various bayonets and fighting knives used by U.S. military forces in World War I and World War II.