Cetme Bayonet Knife 1964: Unique Design And Functionality

CETME Knife-Bayonet 1st model 1964. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	5-1964-A
Name	CETME Knife-Bayonet 1st model
Model	1964
Mounting	Crossguard with slot for the assault rifle’s muzzle and black plastic grips held by two screw pins. The pommel has a setting or button to attach it to the firearm.
Blade	With quillon, cutting edge running along the outside up to the ricasso, with a gentle concave curve inherited from 1941 models, the 1907 machete model and, ultimately, from the heroic Hispanic falcatas. Back edge on the inside and a fuller running almost the entire length of the blade. Final finish in bright polished steel.
Scabbard	Plastic, with its own frog. At the tip, a cord to fasten to the thigh, missing on the displayed specimen.
Inscription	FNT under Imperial crown (Fábrica Nacional Toledo) SB TOLEDO. First model knife-bayonet for the CETME rifle. Currently, some popularly call it the “dress” or the “white” one. It was also used for the FR-7 and FR-8 rifles.
Total Length	331 mm
Blade	220 mm
Width	30 mm
English Reference	CETME assault rifle knife-bayonet pattern 1964

Cetme Bayonet Knife 1964: Unique Design and Functionality