Question About Different Handle Types

[Greg V]

Hello again. I am confused about Ontario's M9. I have a couple of questions.

Do they currently produce an M9 for the U.S. Military?

Why a difference in handle types? I see some that are tapered like the lower one pictured and some that are straight/waffle like the upper one. I assume one is earlier than the other.

The blade markings are the same on both: M-9, ONTARIO, KNIFE CO, USA.

I seem to see the same NSN: 1095-01-277-1739 for both handle types.

Any shared knowlege would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Greg V

[Mister Moon]

... About the " handles " .. the ergonomic grip replacing the old M9 handle .

[Carlo]

Some months ago, I found on the net more details about the Ontario contract.
It was awarded exactly on 29 Sept. 1999

[Mister Moon]

Other grip...



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[Greg V]

That's a cool grip. I haven't seen that one before. Thanks for posting the picture.

Greg V

[porterkids]

I don't believe that is an American bayonet nor is it an M9. I think it is one of the several different bayonets used by China that resemble the M9,