6KH2 bayonet
Type of weapon
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The 6KH2 bayonet (Russian: Изделие 6Х2, lit. 'Bayonet 6X2') is a bayonet produced by the Izhmash (now known as the Kalashnikov Concern).[1]
| 6KH2 6Х2 | |
|---|---|
 A 6KH2 bayonet and its shaft | |
| Type | Bayonet |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1953—present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
History
The 6KH2 bayonet was adopted alongside the AK-47 rifle in 1953.[2][3] It was later replaced by the 6KH3 bayonet alongside the AKM rifle.
Design
Production
The Soviet Union allowed license production of the 6KH2 bayonet for Eastern Bloc countries and their AK rifles.
China produced the 6KH2 bayonet under the name of "Type 56 bayonet" (Chinese: 56式可卸式刺刀, lit. 'Type 56 detachable bayonet') for their Type 56 assault rifles.
North Korea copies the 6KH2 bayonet as the "Type 68 I" for their Type 68 assault rifles, but featuring a different pommel mount for it.[5] These bayonets were also issued in Cuba with green scabbards instead of tan scabbards, used in the Korean People's Army.[6]
Users
Gallery
Type 1 and 2 AK rifles on display
An AK rifle with a 6KH2 bayonet
A Chinese Type 56 bayonet affixed to an AK rifle
A 6KH2 bayonet
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