CAN bayonet 2000

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CAN bayonet 2000
Type Knife bayonet
Place of origin Germany
Service history
In service2004–present
Wars
Production history
DesignerAES
Designed2001
ManufacturerEickhorn-Solingen GmbH
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.

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History

The bayonet 2000 was originally developed based on a NATO standardization agreement by AES in Germany as the successor of C7 Nella bayonet. [1] [2]

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. (now Eickhorn-Solingen GmbH) [1]

Description

The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 is a German-designed Canadian bayonet manufactured by Eickhorn-Solingen GmbH. It has wire-cutting abilities while functioning as a combat bayonet. [1]

The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 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).

The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 weighs 310 g (11 oz) and has a different scabbard and vest frog from the C7 Nella bayonet. [2] [3]

The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 uses a hilt identical to US M7 bayonet, but with a different AES design instead of replicating the entire M7 bayonet's design.

The CAN bayonet 2000/2005 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 the modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) system. [1]

ComponentPart No NATO Stock Number
Bayonet09653C-11095-20-001-6751
Scabbard, Bayonet09669C-11095-20-001-6758
Carrier, Scabbard0376368-11095-20-001-5634 [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bayonets of Post-War Germany". worldbayonets.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  2. 1 2 3 "Bayonets of Canada". worldbayonets.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  3. 1 2 "C7/C8 Bayonet Assembly". Nordic Marksman Inc. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  4. ↑ "Bayonet System 2000 (WC)". 2018-11-03. Archived from the original on 3 November 2018. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  5. ↑ https://www.trouw.nl/voorpagina/infanterie-kan-weer-bajonet-op-het-gevechtswapen-zetten~bbc7f6fa/ . Retrieved 2025-05-16.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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