Now when I say fragile I am not talking about breaking, but not holding THAT degree of sharpness for very long.

The only place I saw them in Japan was near kitchen cutlery, sushi blades.

After closer examination of the bucket of baynonets, they are M5 not M7 bayos. They do not have a muzzle ring. They have lttle pegs for mounting to an M1 Garand.

Luckily, I have an actual Garand. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Let me know if you know anyone else with one. I'll send 'em a Xmas gift.

OK, that was my next thought.

Shaving with a Parachutemandu, now that would be a sight.

If I hear of anyone, I'll let you know JJ.

Hooker, have you ever seen anyone shave with a AX? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

I had to test the Mandu. I felt funny, but hey, no one was looking.

My grandaddy used to shave his arms to test his axes after sharpening.

I only TESTED shaving with a knife one time, it worked but as you said it felt funny and did drag a bit, but it did shave.

Seen pictures is all. Would make me feel a little vulnerable.

I have seen straight razors so sharp you could drop a human hair on them and they'd cut in half.