The M-7 1095 carbon steel blade is 6 3/4 inches long, with an overall length of 11.9 inches. Blade width is 7/8 inch and it weighs about 9.6 ounces. One edge is sharpened its full length while to opposite side of the blade has approximately 3 inches sharpened. There are no markings on the blade itself. The manufacturer's initials or name along with "US M7" will be found stamped under the crossguard (see photo, right). The non-slip grips are molded black plastic. The steel parts have a uniform dark grey/black parkerized finish.
Soldier with M-16 rifle and fixed M-7 bayonet (in scabbard).
M10 Scabbard for M-6 and M-7 bayonet.
M8A1 Scabbard for M-4, M-5, M-6, and M-7 bayonet.