M9 bayonet
| M9 bayonet | |
|---|---|
An M9 bayonet affixed to an M4 carbine | |
| Type | Bayonet |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1986–present |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Charles A. "Mickey" Finn |
| Designed | 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Phrobis, Buck Knives, LanCay, and Ontario |
| Produced | 1986–present |
| No. built | 405,000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Blade length | 7 in (18 cm) |
| Blade type | Clip point |
The M9 bayonet, officially known as the M9 Phrobis III, is an American multi-purpose knife and bayonet officially adopted in 1986 by the United States Armed Forces for the M16 rifle.