chris52 Posted May 31, 2008 Share #1 Posted May 31, 2008 Hey guys, just put together a display of all 8 manufacturers. All have type 1 pommel plates (raised dommed pins and Standard Products intertwined SP). Stuck a M3 above for some reason??? I thought it would look good. Any thoughts? Ideas to improve it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkdriver Posted May 31, 2008 Share #2 Posted May 31, 2008 IMPROVEMENT: Make it a traveling show, make my place the first stop! Good display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris52 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks hawkdriver.... I was thinking it might be better without the scabbards.... Its a shame to hide the blades.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted June 1, 2008 Share #4 Posted June 1, 2008 I like it, but I would call it "The M4 Bayonet for the M1 Carbine" and take the M3 knife out. In its place, display one of the M4's outside the scabbard just like you did the M3 knife. Display the M3 by itself, or with some other WWII knives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris52 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted June 1, 2008 Gunbarrel, your right about the title, it would be better to title it M4 Bayonets for the M1 Carbine and I will change it. If you were able to read the labels it refers to the origins of the M4 and thus the M3 is there. I had a parade plated M4 up there at first. It looked out of place. I do have another VG+ KI that I will put up there and see how that looks. This site is great. and I appreciate the input. You spend so much time making a display sometimes you can't see the forest thru the trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris52 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted June 1, 2008 Oh yeah, and I must make a correction... The Utica's pommel plate is not Standard Products. It has the domed pins but no maker marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koen Posted June 1, 2008 Share #7 Posted June 1, 2008 Hey guys, just put together a display of all 8 manufacturers. All have type 1 pommel plates (raised dommed pins and Standard Products intertwined SP).Stuck a M3 above for some reason??? I thought it would look good. Any thoughts? Ideas to improve it???? realy a verry nice presentation,thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry D. Posted June 1, 2008 Share #8 Posted June 1, 2008 You could start by relocating the M3 to, um, well, oh I don't know......my house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted June 1, 2008 Share #9 Posted June 1, 2008 If you were able to read the labels it refers to the origins of the M4 and thus the M3 is there. Chris, I would then leave the M3 knife there. It makes sense. By the way, I failed to mention that I really like the way you are displaying them. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccandgc Posted June 1, 2008 Share #10 Posted June 1, 2008 Very impressive! Thanks for sharing! chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted June 2, 2008 Share #11 Posted June 2, 2008 That is a very nice display. I have attached some pics of a few of the displays at Smokey Mountain Knife Works with the thought you might pick up some ideas from them. This is a special display and part of it includes all the steps in manufacturing a M3 / M4 knife / bayonet. Notice the M1 at top to give an idea of size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted June 2, 2008 Share #12 Posted June 2, 2008 That is a great looking, eye catching display, but I have to agree with Gunbarrel, take out the M3 and keep it all about the M4. Wether you keep it as it is or you change it, it's still a nice display. Thanks for posting it. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris52 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted June 3, 2008 I would like to thank all of you for your impressions, suggestions, pictures. I am going to display my collection of Mark 2 Kabars the same way then. I can't stand this stuff in the closet anymore! One problem..... Wife doesn't like me to use up anymore wall space. Something will have to go. I'm thinking her..................I'll get back to you on that one........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted June 3, 2008 Share #14 Posted June 3, 2008 I like the M3 where it is for two reasons: 1. The M3 is the direct ancestor of the M4 - the "father" so to speak. 2. The M4 was issued as a replacement for the M3, and actually saw most of its WW2 service as a knife, not a bayonet. However, I do like the idea of displaying them without the scabbards, since the scabbard is essentially the same no matter what maker, etc. Agreed, the blades all look pretty much alike also but there are usually slight differences. I do not store/display my bayonets in scabbards for two reasons. First, with the M8A1 and others the retaining springs will scratch the blade, and second, rust can possibly start without being detected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koen Posted June 5, 2008 Share #15 Posted June 5, 2008 Hey guys, just put together a display of all 8 manufacturers. All have type 1 pommel plates (raised dommed pins and Standard Products intertwined SP).Stuck a M3 above for some reason??? I thought it would look good. Any thoughts? Ideas to improve it???? a realy nice collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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