- I have in my collection a Bulgarian made AK-74 bayonet [with scabbard] in brand new condition. This type of bayonet was made in Bulgaria starting with early 1990s at the "Kazanlak Arsenal" [ see the web-site here at
http://www.arsenal-bg.com ]. Bayonet dimensions: => Overall length = 286mm; => Blade length = 157mm; => Blade thickness = 3.5mm; => Muzzle ring [interior] diameter = 17mm. The bayonet has an unfullered spear point type blade [not Bowie type] which is chromed. There is a "step" on each side of the bayonet blade. On one side of the blade [on a 77mm long section] there are 42 sharp teeth for cutting purpose. The blade has a cut-out for the bayonet lug forming together a device to cut wire. The bayonet handle is made of textured black plastic having a matte finish with 3 circular ribs. The scabbard is also covered with the same black material like the bayonet handle. Markings: => "E" [silver], serial number "1011" and "1-2" and the maker's mark "10" [inside of 2 circles] marked on the handle; => "E" and "1" [both silver], maker's mark "10" [inside of 2 circles] and serial number "1011" marked on the scabbard. ---> Two of my pictures will be posted together: TOP => See the scabbard with the simple but effective system of attachment to the belt and the bayonet under it. BOTTOM => The bayonet and scabbard forming together an effective device for cutting wire. ---> NOTE: This Bulgarian made AK-74 bayonet is nothing but a copy of the Russian second pattern AK-74 bayonet [manufactured starting with the year 1989] which has cherry-like color handle and scabbard [not black] and a semi-polished blade. Orita 08/31/08