The following pages have pictures along with some basic information to aid in identification. The list is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collector’s market today, as well as some unusual specimens. This guide is a work in progress. The guide currently includes over 250 bayonets; plus more than 50 frogs and related items; from 58 countries. I will continue adding additional examples as I acquire new pieces and find time to do the required programming.

Starting Points

Bayonet Terminology—diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs.


History Timeline—read about key milestones in the bayonet's history, from the 1500s to the present day.

Index of Bayonets by Overall Length—this may be helpful if you are unsure of the type or country of origin.

Type-Specific Pages
Bayonet Belt Frogs FAL Bayonets
British No. 4 Spike Bayonet Kalashnikov Bayonets (AK47, AKM, etc.)
British No. 9 Bayonet U.S. M4 Through M7 Series
Czech VZ-58 Bayonet Socket Bayonets
worldbayonets.com Bayonet Identification Guide Index
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