What was the thinking of the creators of the No. 5 bayonet? They abandoned the style of the No.4 and the handle is shorter than it should be for a good grip as needed on a fighting knife. I am perplexed.

I can see the need for a utility/fighting knife and having it also be a bayonet lightens the load of the soldier. What happened?
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