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[dan_i_am]

Dear All,

What a great and informative site! This is my first post, so this may seem to be a dim-witted question and for that I apologize.

I have done some research on an M7 that I just now bought used. It was made by Imperial, and that is about all I know about it.

Everywhere I look the handle is described as "plastic" which is pretty obvious, but I am wondering exactly what type? I'm about 99% sure it is Bakelite based on a quick test I did, but I wanted to check.

Separately, and this may be useless info., but in case it is not, I thought I'd pass it along.

In addition to the used, surplus M7 I described above, Cheaperthandirt.com also has new, military surplus M7's available in original packaging. I ordered and received one and it is as advertised - I was very pleased. The options are:

M7 in original wrapping manufactured in 1974 for $69.97; and

M7 in original wrapping manufactured between 1988 and 1989 (this is what I bought). The price is $59.97

Lastly, the used M7 came from Cheaper than dirt as well, costing $29.97 including scabbard. The condition on the website is described as "Used Fair," but mine would more accurately described as "Used, Fairly poor." This is because of all the numbers ground in to the knife and sheath to identify it, along with the sharpie marker and plastic stickers. However, the bayo itself did take a nice edge - it is tough to beat 1095 steel.

Thanks in advance,

Dan