Got da Penny Posted July 21, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2011 This M4 found a "new home" thanks to Craigslist. Now, its not your "usual" M4. This one is stamped KIFFE over Japan. When i saw that it was posted for over a month, I called and asked if he would accept a lower price.?? The scabbard is made by PWH but doesn't have the metal tip cover :think: There is a lot of info on the net about these bayonets and the value prices range anywhere from $40 to $195. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got da Penny Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted July 21, 2011 Carey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 21, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 21, 2011 Hi Carey Until recently, I had not heard of these knives, yours is the most legible stamping I've seen. Overall it's in nice shape, and seems to have a new and happy home! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 7th Armored Posted July 21, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 21, 2011 I am not really educated on these knives. Why is it stamped Japan? They are for the M1 Carbine right? So let me try and guess before anyone answers... troops were stationed in Japan after WWII and so these bayonets were made there too? used in Korea and early Nam? Correct me if im wrong.. Nice knife btw, glad to hear you got it for a lowered price! Haydn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted July 21, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 21, 2011 I am not really educated on these knives. Why is it stamped Japan? They are for the M1 Carbine right? So let me try and guess before anyone answers... troops were stationed in Japan after WWII and so these bayonets were made there too? used in Korea and early Nam? Correct me if im wrong.. Nice knife btw, glad to hear you got it for a lowered price! Haydn Sorry, they are marked Japan to meet the US requirement that the country of origin be marked on the product. For more information, see: http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_14.htm and http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayo_points_15.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted July 22, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 22, 2011 So let me try and guess before anyone answers... troops were stationed in Japan after WWII and so these bayonets were made there too? used in Korea and early Nam? Correct me if im wrong.. What Gary said. His excellent Bayonet Point articles cover the Kiffe subject very well. This is a non-Government Issue, non-military issue, commercial bayonet mated with a Government Issue scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mruiz Posted August 6, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 6, 2017 I just found one of these KIFFE, carbine bayonet (M4). What is strange is the sheath is painted red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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