Myth Busting - the "Blood Groove"

[Andy]

Did you know that the "Fuller" or "Blood Groove" as many know it, has nothing to do with making the bayonet easier to withdraw from an opponent? It's to make it lighter and stronger.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller_(weapon)

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[303tom]

Did you know that the "Fuller" or "Blood Groove" as many know it, has nothing to do with making the bayonet easier to withdraw from an opponent? It's to make it lighter and stronger.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller_(weapon)

Yeap its like an I-beam that is sharp on one edge !................

[skiprat]

All you have to do now is convince the British army instructor's........... (If its in the pamphlet its LAW!!!!!!!!)