CAN Bayonet 2000

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CAN Bayonet 2000
Type Knife bayonet
Place of origin Germany
Service history
In service2004–present
Used by
Wars
Production history
DesignerAES
Designed2001
Manufacturer Colt Canada
Specifications
Length311 mm (12.2 in)
Blade length184 mm (7.2 in)

Blade  typeClip Point

The CAN Bayonet 2000/2005 is the up-to-date standard multi-purpose infantry bayonet of the Canadian Armed Forces, issued to match the C7/C8 service rifles as the successor of C7 Nella Bayonet after replacing the C7 Nella Bayonet after 2004. [1] [2]

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Description

The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 is a German-designed Canadian bayonet manufactured under licence by Colt Canada. It has wire-cutting abilities while functioning as a combat bayonet. [1]

The bayonet itself is 311 mm (12.2 in) long in total. Its 184 mm (7.2 in) blade has a thickness of 3.4 mm (0.13 in), and the muzzle ring diameter is 22.1 mm (0.87 in). It weighs 310 g (11 oz) and has a different scabbard and vest frog from the C7 Nella Bayonet. [2] [3]

The Bayonet 2000 was originally developed based on a NATO standardization agreement by AES in Germany. It uses a hilt identical to US M7 bayonet, but with a different AES design instead of replicating the entire M7 bayonet's design. It is fitted with a dark olive green grip, scabbard and olive drab green scabbard carrier. It also has web frog used to be fitted onto Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system. [1]

The Bayonet 2000 was first selected by United States Marine Corps in 2001, but was rejected due to political issues, which eventually became the lead-up to AES going bankrupt. [1]

After the bankruptcy of AES, the bayonet was rebranded to Bayonet 2005 by Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. [1]

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