MIL-K-70606 Knife, Bayonet, Multipurpose, M9 with ScabbardThis specification covers the M9 Multipurpose Bayonet System MPBS. This system is comprised ofa multipurpose knife which functions as a bayonet, field craft knife, combat knife and wire cutter and is carried in a detachable scabbard which may also SClVC as part of the wire cutter. The term bayonet, hereinafter mentioned in this specification, shall be the multipurpose knife described above.

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MIL-K-70606 (AR)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM-A121 - Wire Barbed, Zinc Coated (Galvanized) Steel

ASTM-A585 - Aluminum coated steel Barbed Wire

ASTM-E18 Standard Methods of Test for Rockwell

Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness

of Materials

ASTM-B117 - Standard Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

(Application for copies of ASTM publications should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME/ANSI B 18.3 - Hexagon Socket Button Head Cap Screw

(Application for copies of ASME publications should be addressd to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th

Street, New York, NY 10017. )

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, (except for associated detail specifications, specification sheets

or MS standards) the text of this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification, however shall supersede

applicable laws and regulations unless specific exemption obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. When specified in the contract or purchase order, sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with the technical provisions herein (see

4.4 and 6.2).

3.2 Materials and construction. The MPBS shall conform to the materials, dimensions, conditions and construction requirements specified herein, and on Drawing 12011860 and drawings applicable thereto, and shall be in accordance with the applicable material and construction provisions of MIL-W-13855.

3.3 D esign.

The MPBS shall conform to the design specified

herein, on Drawing 12011860 and drawings applicable thereto, and shall be in accordance with the applicable design provisions of the MIL-W-13855.

3.4 Performance.

3.4.1 Cuttint test. The MPBS shall be capable of cutting the following materials the number of times specified below without sharpening: