Phrobis III M9 Bayonet Gen IV REVIEW
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- The M9 bayonet is an excellent knife to add to any collection. I have been extremely impressed with the the usefulness of this bayonet, and I am proud to own one.
I really like the Generation 4 version by Phrobis. The sheath compliments the knife very well in being a useful tactical and survival tool - having a sharpener, wire cutter, screw driver and accessory pouch. The knife itself is a good overall 12 inch length, with an excellent sawback, guard and ergonomic handle grooves.
THIS VIDEO IS DEDICATED TO ARMYSTINGER150 FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.
/ @armystinger150
This video is dedicated to ArmyStinger150! This M9 bayonet by Phrobis is the real deal and I really love it. hope you enjoy the video - was just a little longer than I expected! Cheers!
Love the video! I have a Lan-Cay myself and they are amazing knives. Incredibly durable and as you said you really can't describe or understand it until you hold one. Great video!
Thanks for a great video on a fantastic piece of history! I was issued a new 3rd Gen Phrobis III in the Army Infantry in the late 80's and carried it into combat in Desert Storm in '91. Loved that knife/bayonet! It took everything I could throw at it. *After getting out of the service, I always regretted not "acquiring" that knife!!! ; ) I finally picked up a new 4th Gen Phrobis III, this week, from Sportsman's Guide for about $162. Should be here any day now! Thanks for the video...now I'm psych'd!
Thanks for the background story - I have heard quite a few guys talk about how much they hated theirs or it broke. Others say it was one of their favorite tools. I think they are iconic badass knives! Enjoy yours as well and thanks for your service!
Yeah, one cannot overstate the haptics and feel of this thing. Complex design, massive, shiny, this is the real deal. the real classic with a soul!
Couldn't agree more - well said!!!
Wow, thanks for the shoutie Justin! That is a fine Bayonet you have there...cool to see it in action . I'm still trying to find one at a good price.
You are very welcome Chris! Just really thought this would be a good one to dedicate to ya! Glad you like this Gen 4, I am super happy with it and I love all the unique features to it! Just an awesome piece of history. All the best man and have a Happy Easter!
Great video, buddy. It was fun to see the wire cutter in action - I don't often see that. Thanks ArmyStinger150 for serving our country!
It was a ton of fun to check out some of its capabilities! It is quite a knife for its age! Thanks for watching this Tim :)
After seeing the Loss destruction video, of the Russian AK-47 bayonet, vs. the U.S.A. M-9 bayonet, I'M very happy I bought the my bayonet at my neighborhood pawn shop for around $40.00 ( mint ), and now I see, it also doubles as a sufficient survival knife too, Thanx for the video.
That sounds like a steal of a deal! This is a solid survival knife in my opinion - or at least the Gen 4 model is. Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoyed!
Very cool! Mickey and his crew were good friends of mine.
Mickey!?
I have my OKC3S Bayonet. Now I am gonna add the M9 Bayonet to my collection.
Yes you should this is an absolute classic knife! Thanks for watching :)
Cool!
@@MrLeonidas0001 Can two Magnesium fire starters fit in the pouch?
I have the p5 variation the next produced bayo it has the four line rissco marking ending in pat. pend. Its a really cool blade 1987-89 my favourite of my m9 collection.
Thats awesome & a great collectors piece indeed!
it's a great bayonet/survival knife!also pretty rare to find!awesome addition Mr.Leonidas!
I totally agree! This Gen 4 is probably my favorite in the series and I am super happy! Thanks for watching :)
Great Review, very descriptive. Do you think you'll get another one?
Thanks Chris! I doubt I will - the Ontario is good enough for me now :)
That's a good solid bit of kit. A good bayonet is more than just a cutting tool, its about getting up and taking the fight forward into the enemy, screaming blue murder, and putting the fear into them. A modern symbol of destructive power. The bayonets we got issued were crap and would break even on exercise, so i'm thankful that i never had to do it for real. Although many others have done since. All the best. Phil.
I agree! This knife to me is a symbol of freedom from tyranny and so many more things.Its a weapon and its a tool. This one really means a lot to me and it is certainly a capable knife. Thanks so much for watching! All the best!
I have a knife like this but it's all black. Handle, blade, sheath, pouch, etc.
It has M9 Phrobis III USA Pat Pend on one side of the blade and BUCK 188 USA V on the other side.
I bought it brand-new almost 30 years ago.
Thats awesome! Those are rare. Enjoy :)
Very nice review Justin! I really like to older style knives like the one you have
Thanks Jeff I really enjoy this knife and am quite a proud owner! I am sure you have a few bayonets of your own to go with those Mosins!
I have 7 for the Mosin and 2 for the Mausers
GunCrazy81 LOL hell yeah Jeff I just knew it!!!
Nice video. I was curious how it would hold up...now i know. Your channel is great. I just subbed. I'm getting a MMR here in a few days. I can't wait. Yours looks sick! One day soon mine will be all decked out. Have a good one.
Thanks man! Its a hell of a knife for its age. Glad you like the channel! I always appreciate new faces :) I love my MMR! I will have an update video up in the next few weeks! You will enjoy yours. Cheers!
I carry my m7 bayonet wherever I can. Probably would buy this one if I had to do it over again, but I do love my m7.
The M7 is nice but the M9 will always be my favorite - good looking knife and decent sheath to go with. Thanks for watching!
IMHO you can not go wrong with an M9 style bayonet, or in my case the Eickhorn Canadian bayonet, as a general field knife.
They are great! I always heard stories of them getting broken but I have owned 2 and used both with no issues!
My favorite field knife is the Eickhorn bayonet made for the Canadian armed forces.
TurtleWolf Pack Are they are German made? I have see some of the German bayonets and they are NICE :D
MrLeonidas0001 Tactical Adventures yes Eickhorn is German and these are the same bayonets that the USMC wanted but got stone walled by political BS.
Awesome review !
Thank you for watching & commenting :)
I wouldn't recommend putting a lanyard on any knife as the lanyard may entangle on Branch's or limbs of the tree and your hand will continue on as the knife stops a severe cut to your fingers may result, the only type lanyard I would suggest would a clip that holds your knife within its sheath , if you are worried about loosing your knife try wearing the knife on your chest so you can see it clearly returned to its sheath ,in this position you will notice much quicker if the knife is in fact missing therefore finding it may be easier , just always make sure all your tools are always secure as loosing them may be a fatal mistake in a survival situation
Well all arguments aside I just like having a lanyard on my knife. They can get in your way but Ive never had one seriously impede my work. And they are great for marking your knife easier to see if you do have to put it down.
i know this video has been out for a while, but the "blood grove" is primary for weight reduction, but it helps keep the blade from sticking as a side effect of the groove
USCommando Its all good. A lot of false information and tall tales abound with "blood grooves". Not sure if you watched all the way through but I did address this issue in the video. I agree its for weight reduction and overall balance and sure if you stabbed into something or someone it might help you out a bit. Cheers and thanks for commenting!
I did, but the grove does help with the knife from sticking is a effect that was not planned but it is an effect that most people complain about even though the knife sticking inside of someone is actually rare to encounter and it is almost unnoticeable in combat
USCommando Less surface area so it makes sense :)
Have you ever reviewed the SOG seal fixed blade? I was thinking about picking one up after basic but most of the reviews I've watched are in indoor environments, also not many stress tests on it. Keep up the good work on your videos!
I have actually never owned the SOG SEAL knife - I have always wanted their Tigershark though. I may pick one of them up some day - I am not really a big fan of SOG knives but I LOVE the FastHawk! Glad you liked the video man, thanks for watching!
Great looking knife! I would like to pick up one of those. Quick question: How long is the tang on that knife?
I agree! Hell of a knife! The tang is a round metal tube that attaches the pommel and the blade together - and it goes from the guard to the end cap, but is not truly a "full tang", but is more like a Ka-Bar fighting knife. Works pretty good I think! Cheers Brendon and good luck with the giveaway!
Great video! 👍
+coinscoins1977 Thank you!!! I appreciate you watching!
this perfectly sums up how i feel about it too lmao
Excellent!
Good knife.
Sure is dude!
Brother, would you please tell what were those items you keep in your scabbard pouch? Just got me one of these issued Phrobis III (I got a fourth gen as well) and was willing to duplicate your setup. Much appreciated.
+SoloDallas Hey man! I know I had a small firesteel and possibly an emergency whistle in it. Thanks for watching!
+MrLeonidas0001 "Tactical Adventure Lifestyle" MANY thanks for replying. I know this was some times ago. Godspeed brother.
+SoloDallas No problem - unlike a lot of those big channels out there I like to keep track of my videos and views over the years :)
+MrLeonidas0001 "Tactical Adventure Lifestyle" That's EXACTLY the same thing I do with my channel :)
Way late, however, one can have a wonderful knife that isn't full tang. Unless you are going to engage in a sword fight, full tang is one of the least important features of a knife. A piece of junk can be full tang, and a quality knife doesn't have to be full tang.
I do agree however I personally stick to full tang when possible :) Thanks for watching!
I found one of these in a storage container, what’s the value that’d you’d sell it for used?
Thats awesome! I think I got this one for about $100 almost 10 years ago. I wouldn't let a genuine one go for less.
issued only to infantry..made you feel good when others would ask why your bayonet was different, you definitely earned the right to wear it
Thanks for the info! This knife was gifted to an Ex Army friend of mine after this video and still he has it to this day. Have a great Fathers Day!
no problem and thank you
my plan is to get the ontario tanto bayonet (OKC-10) mount that on the left side of my belt since my hawk is on the right side of my chest rig. that thing has my heart!
I really like the newer Ontario ones (the combo-edge is SICK), but the M9 sheath got me hooked! Too many neat things going on there. But yeah brother, can't go wrong with a good bayonet!
Right on!
+coinscoins1977 :)
The upper strap that's holding onto the handle is for when you attach the knife to your belt it leans downwards towards your leg and its rattling everywhere, but the upper strap that you dont like is holding the knife tightly upwards so it doesnt swing everywhere and hit your leg.
Anyway my first collide with the M9 was in a game called combat arms and I thought "damn this knife is badass as shit" but never found the original version, ive been wanting this knife since 2010 and recently they started making those cheap m9 copies from the game cs go which is ok but it doesnt have that badass sheath and it has huge saws on its back and i decided not to buy it. I went today in a store in my city to buy a Ka-bar (classic one) and suddenly saw this beast of a knife just standing there, my reacting was "what the fuck" and yeah it was waiting for me. Today's the day I got one, a classic M9 exact copy of what's shown in the video, and im happy as shit. Beast is the word to describe this knife, defintitelly worth the money
Awesome knife for sure it feels like a Rambo knife in the hand :) Thanks for watching!
The saw isn't for sawing wood, it's for helicopter sheet metal, in case the air craft has a water landing, and your trapped.
Yeah not sure if I mentioned that. Old video. Thanks for watching!
Good review top saw on your blade there it's made for chopping up on throats that's what it's made for you could go talk with with it if you want but it's made for chopping throats when you have it on the end of your tactical Mongoose or your AR-15 just saying good review though
It's a bayonet
Yes its a military killing tool for sure but like all tools it can have other uses! Thanks for watching :)
may I ask about the smaller whole on the guard. I know the large whole is to attach to a carbine, but what about the smaller hole?
+Kevin Rodriguez I can't be 100% on the true reason but I assume one of the reasons would be for a lanyard since the pommel offers no attachment point for it. You will have to to ask an expert as this point :) Thanks for watching!
lashing point to make it a spear
very , very cool bro'
Thanks Eltenda, I know you would really like one as well :) But I am afraid this one stays with me! LOL!
between M9 probes and M9 ontario what it changes ?
+Piero Csb I am not an expert in bayonets and I am not sure of all the differences. I know most of the Ontario ones come with a black coating on the blade and the sheaths are different. And I think Ontario still has contracts with the military to make bayonets - although wouldn't be surprised to see them all phased out in the next decade. Other than that not too sure! I have no doubt there are others on here who can better answer your questions :)
+MrLeonidas0001 "Tactical Adventure Lifestyle" thank you
+MrLeonidas0001 "Tactical Adventure Lifestyle" And What'is the steel ?
Piero Csb
All I could find was that it is stainless :)
eu.adoro as baionetas militares
Yes I love them as well! Thanks for watching!
Damn mine was stolen! I cant find one anywhere? What do I do
Sorry to hear that man! Give Ebay a shot thats where I grabbed mine! Although you will probably have an easier time finding an Ontario M9. Good luck!
How much did you pay for it???
At the time maybe $100-125? I passed this one along to a friend years ago.
Can I still find the same M9 model than yours ?
+AnThRAxRaGE225 I unfortunately have no idea sir. You will definitely find similar models but you will have to do some hard looking like I did :) I got this one on eBay after about a week of looking around on and off. Thanks for watching and best of luck!
+MrLeonidas0001 "Tactical Adventure Lifestyle" Thank you for the fast answer, I will try my best to find one and great video btw !
AnThRAxRaGE225 No problem and glad u enjoyed :)
Does anyone know if the Army Infantry is still issuing this knife?
I know the Marines use an updated Ontario bayonet that looks very similar to this one. The sheath is more streamlined. But I also know the bayonet is pretty much on the way out of most modern militaries too. Pity though its such a good tool!
MrLeonidas0001 thank you🤘🏻
Cheers!
do you know anybody that could install that bayonet attachment on an existing knife handle? I've been kicking around the idea of putting that kukri I have on an AK for shits and giggles. RETRO LANCER!!!
LOL that would be INSANE!!!! But there would be a ton of work to do, with adding the lug and the pommel attachment. If I had a good should shop I would make you one dude! Maybe one day :D But I do not know anyone who could do that kind of custom work - I'm sure one of these TH-cam knife makers could!!!
i cant find to by original knife like this one :(
Do some Ebay searching I am sure you will find something similar :)
I have one if you are interested.
By the way, my M-9, is black too.
It is a a decent knife, i have seen different kinds off spines on them.
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Its solid for the time of the design in my opinion, and there are differences with every generation. Thanks for watching and have a great week!
what war was this from?
I believe it would be from the Persian Gulf Conflict. Thanks for watching!
MrLeonidas0001
thanks! also , a well made video.
Have You Ever Cut Meat With Your Bayonet? It Looks Pretty Sharp., LOL!!! 😄
Hah I did not but I am sure it would do the trick quite well :) Thanks for watching!
these aren't cheap at all.
No sir! Its an investment piece that gives back! Thanks for watching!
Ill trade you a Awp Hyperbeast for it
+Voltz LOL sry this knife went away to a good friend anyway :) Thanks for watching!
It's pronounced probis the H is silent
Did not know that - thanks!
Connect the bayonet lug to tour Walking Staff ! And then you can reach out and touch some one... tjl
LOL thats an interesting concept! Thanks for watching :)
On the subject of using your knife as a spear head by lashing it to a stick ,well I just don't see the reasoning behind this if you do this and you throw your only knife that you have let's say at a wild boar and you hit the the boar,,success I hear you say well I'm sorry to let you down but unless you are Robbin hood the boar will only be wounded and will run away with your knife sticking out its side so of course you give chase, the animal is now scared and very dangerous he also has your knife! don't part with knife a sharpened stick as a spear is a better idea but not just one but several in case you miss the first time
I personally dont throw knives I care about & Ive never put a primary knife on a spear. Some of that mentality is the old school Rambo style of "use my knife for everything even for ridiculous stuff". In theory its good to have "options" for your knife but its better to stay realistic. Most survival schools nowadays teach you to never lose sight of your knife either.
I'm sorry, I don't proof read, and this spell check drives me crazy, even though its a short drive he he he, grrrrrrrr, anyhow its Noss not Loss destruction video