It's dual purpose. The primary function is to reduce weight, but the fact is it helps with pulling the blade out because a small pocket of air gets into the body cavity which helps relieve the vacuum pressure and makes it a bit easier to pull back out. Not like it would be impossible without it, but every little helps. There are cheese knives designed like this with holes or fuller-like indentations which mean you do not get slower and have more and more resistance as you cut deeper into the cheese, it makes it much easier to keep pressing the knife down. Similar idea.
Не думал , что стереотип с канавками вдоль лезвии клинка (называются дол) такой распространённый . Они призваны выполнять другие функции. Облегчение веса клинка и повышение жёсткости. Функция кусать проводку , была "подсмотрена " у АК-47. Спасибо за подробный обзор.
I've just bought a sa80 rifle sling. But it's a darker olive green than the slings I was issued with in 89/94 when I was in the army. So did the colour of the sling change to a darker green, say in the 2000s ??
There have been different colours of sling throughout the years and most are still in use. The most common one you would come across nowadays is olive green or black. I’m not sure if there’s any specific reason behind the colours but I’d put it down more to the ease of production and use of the materials for the sling.
Lol you weren't issued the bayonet at all apart from bayonet training with dummies or for parades or deployed to combat and only time it was sharpened was for combat deployment and was done by armoury staff then issued to you. "Bayonet tent peg".....🤣 Nice try tho Walter Wambo
@@Rat_King_Reviews Is what you describe above a SOP for every unit in every army that issues bayonets? You will be shocked to know that some militaries have a different procedure for issuing bayonets. Some go as far as considering them non-weapons but part of initial issues upon marching into the unit. Yes how we can walkabout with bayonets on the beltkit outside of a warzone and not inflict massive casualty’s on OPFOR is a mystery to me as well.
How often do you actually keep your bayonet loaded on your gun? Obviously bayonet fights of any kind now are very rare but do you keep it on there just in case of an ambush?
Bayonets are for very close quarters battle. It’s a last resort. Having the bayonet fixed marginally affects accuracy of fire so isn’t routinely fixed. An order or “fix bayonets” is normally given if it is deemed necessary.
I've got a genuine issued SA80 bayonet. But when you try to use it as a wire cutter, yes it goes into the hole but doesn't turn? It's also missing the muzzle release catch.
@@allykitreview121 yes..lol..I'm making a ass of myself. I'm ex army Cheshire regiment. Not touched one of these bayonets for over 27 years...it's also missing the muzzle release catch..maybe it's a fault with the scabbard , no Idea..just got it today from Chelmsford militaries
There’s a possibility that it could’ve been either damaged or done deliberately to stop you using it properly because at the end of the day it’s a weapon isn’t it but it sounds more like a damage fault if you know what I mean. The muzzle release catch isn’t a big issue if you’re not using it but it might need some form of fix if you’re wanting to use the cutters
@@allykitreview121 I won't be using it for wire cutters. Would like to get a new catch for it , but I doubt I get one. Just a well used , worn out bayonet.
If you’re on facebook have a look at the bayonet collectors group. There are sometimes some floating around in there it’s just a matter of when and who you know
Not really, works as a multitool which is downright necessary for an infantryman. I'd rather carry one thing this size than a scabbard, saw, sharpening stone, wire cutters and a knife. Really this *is* the simple solution.
It's crazy that people still think that Fuller's have anything at all to do with vacuum or blood channels. Wild stuff
It's dual purpose. The primary function is to reduce weight, but the fact is it helps with pulling the blade out because a small pocket of air gets into the body cavity which helps relieve the vacuum pressure and makes it a bit easier to pull back out. Not like it would be impossible without it, but every little helps. There are cheese knives designed like this with holes or fuller-like indentations which mean you do not get slower and have more and more resistance as you cut deeper into the cheese, it makes it much easier to keep pressing the knife down. Similar idea.
@@SilentButDescriptive wrong. It is designed for rigidity and weight, not for blood or vacuum thats an old wives tale.
@@TheProHunting how would you know?
@@Ben_2761 if you cannot answer that for yourself I'm afraid that any explanation I give you will be too difficult for you to process
@@TheProHunting ok then explain.
Не думал , что стереотип с канавками вдоль лезвии клинка (называются дол) такой распространённый . Они призваны выполнять другие функции. Облегчение веса клинка и повышение жёсткости. Функция кусать проводку , была "подсмотрена " у АК-47. Спасибо за подробный обзор.
Concise, informative and to the point!
As a lefthander I love the blade being on the right side.
Nice video bro I've just got the older dpm frog and was tryna find what the bayonet in it looked like
Cheers. Yeah the British army frogs are mad for the SA80 bayonets. Usually with the sheath inside but you can use it without aswell
I've just bought a sa80 rifle sling. But it's a darker olive green than the slings I was issued with in 89/94 when I was in the army. So did the colour of the sling change to a darker green, say in the 2000s ??
There have been different colours of sling throughout the years and most are still in use. The most common one you would come across nowadays is olive green or black. I’m not sure if there’s any specific reason behind the colours but I’d put it down more to the ease of production and use of the materials for the sling.
@@allykitreview121 I used a light olive green sling when I was in the army. . But like I said the sling I've got is a dark olive sling.
Obviously they’re still in use because the sling system has remained the same since the A1. They will be around. It’s just a case of coming across one
The bayonet the best tent peg the army issued to me.
Lol you weren't issued the bayonet at all apart from bayonet training with dummies or for parades or deployed to combat and only time it was sharpened was for combat deployment and was done by armoury staff then issued to you.
"Bayonet tent peg".....🤣
Nice try tho Walter Wambo
@@Rat_King_Reviews Is what you describe above a SOP for every unit in every army that issues bayonets?
You will be shocked to know that some militaries have a different procedure for issuing bayonets. Some go as far as considering them non-weapons but part of initial issues upon marching into the unit.
Yes how we can walkabout with bayonets on the beltkit outside of a warzone and not inflict massive casualty’s on OPFOR is a mystery to me as well.
Wire cutters,took me 3 hours to rewire plug for toaster.
How often do you actually keep your bayonet loaded on your gun? Obviously bayonet fights of any kind now are very rare but do you keep it on there just in case of an ambush?
Bayonets are for very close quarters battle. It’s a last resort. Having the bayonet fixed marginally affects accuracy of fire so isn’t routinely fixed. An order or “fix bayonets” is normally given if it is deemed necessary.
You next to never put it on
@@allykitreview121never an order you want to hear.
Basically the parade square is the only time you're likely to hear that order.
Great video bro 🤘
Cheers fella
the second best peac of kit ever had
What’s your number 1 spot?
@@allykitreview121 my rifle
Good answer
I've got a genuine issued SA80 bayonet. But when you try to use it as a wire cutter, yes it goes into the hole but doesn't turn? It's also missing the muzzle release catch.
It only turns one way. Have you tried it both ways round?
@@allykitreview121 yes..lol..I'm making a ass of myself. I'm ex army Cheshire regiment. Not touched one of these bayonets for over 27 years...it's also missing the muzzle release catch..maybe it's a fault with the scabbard , no Idea..just got it today from Chelmsford militaries
There’s a possibility that it could’ve been either damaged or done deliberately to stop you using it properly because at the end of the day it’s a weapon isn’t it but it sounds more like a damage fault if you know what I mean. The muzzle release catch isn’t a big issue if you’re not using it but it might need some form of fix if you’re wanting to use the cutters
@@allykitreview121 I won't be using it for wire cutters. Would like to get a new catch for it , but I doubt I get one. Just a well used , worn out bayonet.
Will still be a nice display piece. Give it a sharpen and you still have yourself a good bushcraft knife
Where can i grab one of these in the UK ?
If you’re on facebook have a look at the bayonet collectors group. There are sometimes some floating around in there it’s just a matter of when and who you know
@@allykitreview121 Ok , thank you .
No problem mate
Its not a blood channel.
Where did you get it ?
A collectors group
Seems over complicated
What, a knife?
@@BennyH11 scabberd
Not really, works as a multitool which is downright necessary for an infantryman. I'd rather carry one thing this size than a scabbard, saw, sharpening stone, wire cutters and a knife. Really this *is* the simple solution.
@@synovialpig9983 And bottle opener... remember it has a bottle opener on it as well.
Over complicated? Shut up man you don’t know what your talking about!