It would seem that in modern conditions, when every soldier is armed with a firearm, the need for cold weapons will disappear. But this is far from true, because it is used as a melee weapon, so a soldier’s individual kit must include a knife. A high-quality product, the so-called “Warrior” is a modern example of edged weapons, which was included in the kit only in 2014.
Combat knife 6X9.
Knife "Bumblebee"
Despite the fact that soldiers are armed with firearms, edged weapons do not lose their relevance. It is capable of coping with a variety of tasks: from survival in the wild to fighting the enemy in close combat. Nowadays, such a universal weapon has received the common name bayonet-knife, and the “Bumblebee” knife is one of these.
Experimental bayonet “Bumblebee” for the AK-12 assault rifle.
- General idea of bayonet knives
- History of creation
- About the manufacturer
- Application and design of the “Bumblebee” bayonet
- Features of the blade
- Garda
- Handle
- Sheath
- Performance characteristics
- Conclusion
History of creation
We can assume that “Bumblebee” had many predecessors. By the end of the 17th-18th centuries, military affairs was experiencing a revolution. Then triangular-shaped needle bayonets with a cross-section appeared.
The bayonet looked like a needle. It had a short tube near the base. This weapon was used for shooting, and then began to be used sharply in hand-to-hand combat, until the opponent had time to come to his senses.
"Bumblebee" appeared many centuries ago. Back in the second half of the 17th century, French soldiers used bayonets when engaging the enemy in close combat. At first it was a primitive weapon, which was used only to inflict significant injuries on the enemy.
Later, with the development of technology, when new modifications of firearms began to be produced, the relevance of bayonets lost its meaning. For Russia, the return of bayonets is associated with the 1950s. Bayonets appeared in sports, fencing.
An urgent need arose for bayonets when the First Afghan War began. The terrain where the fighting took place precluded the use of high-precision firearms. And melee weapons have become in demand. Therefore, the authorities began to gradually introduce bayonets so that the soldiers could impose a fight.
At the request of 2010, the army received the “Bumblebee” knife, which combined multifunctionality and could boast of reliable qualities. In addition, the inventors took into account the mistakes made earlier. Today, combat knives are produced with the marking 6 by 9. The knife is also often called “Warrior”.
A few words about the history of the Moscow SOBR “Lynx”
SOBR "Lynx" was founded in 1992; during its existence, employees in the unit participated in many special operations aimed at combating terrorism within the Russian Federation. SOBR officers carried out many operations during the First and Second Chechen Campaigns, repeatedly freed hostages, stormed Grozny, destroyed terrorists and performed many other difficult tasks.
Since the fighters were given serious tasks, they needed serious weapons. The best unit was also entitled to the best edged weapons, and since Skrylev was the legendary designer of combat knives in the 90s, the task was entrusted to him. He created the Lynx combat knife, which looks very much like a dagger. This weapon has been issued to every SOBR employee for more than 20 years. Each piece of bladed weapon has its own number, which is assigned to the fighter, which is recorded in his ID.
Where to buy a knife from the “Ratnik 6x9” set. Prices in online stores
A lot of letters arrive in our mailbox with the question: where can you buy a combat knife from the “Warrior” equipment set and how much does this product cost in online stores? We analyzed all proposals and generated a report with prices.
And the answer to the above question is simple. The price of this product is about 8,000 rubles. This is at the cost of the official supplier.
We tried to find this knife for free sale. After several hours of searching, we came to the conclusion that this knife was not available for sale at the time of publication.
The only buyer of the “Ratnik” combat knife is the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Most likely this is due to the narrow purpose of the weapon - military use. Perhaps at the time you read the material, the “Warrior” knife is already on sale.
Below is a detailed review of the combat knife in video format. Enjoy watching!
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Bayonet 6X9-1 from the “Ratnik” equipment complex
The Russian “Ratnik” equipment complex includes a lot of useful things. There is protection, coordination and communication means, life support equipment, and weapons configured to perform specific tasks. about the weapons of a soldier equipped with a “Warrior” . Or rather, about the knife .
The complex includes one of two combat knives:
- Combat knife NB-2 “Bumblebee” (index 6X9 , manufacturer - KAMPO OJSC);
- Bayonet ShN-2 (index 6Х9-1 , manufacturer - KAMPO OJSC).
A little about the manufacturer. JSC KAMPO is one of the oldest enterprises in the Russian military industry. KAMPO is a developer and serial manufacturer of not only bladed weapons, but also devices for aviation and astronautics, medicine, firefighters, diving and emergency rescue services. The company also operates in the shipbuilding industry.
Specifications
Having looked at the tactical and technical characteristics, we can safely conclude that this model is a full-fledged edged weapon that will not let you down in any situation. The knife has the following characteristics:
- length (total) – 295 mm;
- blade length – 170 mm;
- handle length – 125 mm;
- blade width – 27 mm;
- handle thickness – 25 mm;
- thickness at the butt – 5 mm;
- blade material – steel 95Х18;
- hardness – 58 HRC;
- type of handle fastening – through;
- fastening type – screw.
Knife “Lynx” – modification with a black handle.
Blade and handle of a 6X9 knife
Since the specialists of the KAMPO company had extensive experience in the production of diving knives, they chose time-tested 95X18 steel for their new models. It does not rust and is considered one of the best domestic stainless steels for knives. The hardness of blades made from this material is increased to 58 HRC. An important role in choosing knife steel 95X18 was played by the ideal price/quality ratio. It was possible, of course, to choose something more modern, but this would significantly affect the final price of the knife, which is already high.
The Clip Point type blade has a spine thickness of 5 mm, the sharpening is symmetrical, there are fullers on both sides to lighten the knife and make it more rigid to break. The knife is capable of penetrating a 6B23 body armor to a depth of at least 20 mm if the blow is delivered with a force of 40 joules. To avoid glare, it was decided to apply a special protective coating with high wear resistance to the blade. According to information from official sources, this coating is made on the basis of titanium.
The knife has a massive guard, the upper end of which is bent towards the tip. This bent end is designed to parry enemy knife blows (although a knife duel is unlikely to occur in a real situation), and to rest the thumb during a diagonal grip.
The knife handle is made of special plastic and is anatomically shaped. There is a steel spike at the end of the handle. You can use it to deliver shocking blows or use it as a glass breaker.
The sheath is made of impact-resistant plastic and has a built-in device for cutting wire. A diamond whetstone for sharpening is also fixed on the plastic sheath. You won't be able to sharpen a knife perfectly with it, but you can correct the cutting edge. In addition to the sheath, there is also a case with fastening elements on the hip, belt and combat equipment.
Application and design of the “Bumblebee” bayonet
Regarding the purposes of using this weapon, it is an army tool used as a survival tool and as a bayonet knife. The main task of a bayonet is to cause damage to the enemy in close combat, both to equipment and to health. The Bumblebee is also great for throwing and disabling enemy equipment.
It may be needed under the following circumstances:
- in close combat conditions;
- convenient when escorting an enemy who has been captured;
- designed to eliminate the enemy, including guard dogs, by striking or throwing;
- disabling equipment or equipment of enemy forces;
- chop branches and wood chips to make a fire;
- cut food products, open a can or packaging;
- equip a shelter in bad weather conditions;
- when providing first aid for injuries.
Ratnik tools
On February 27, the Internet portal “VPK News” posted a publication that the Russian military equipment “Ratnik”, in addition to the main dagger-type knife of the “Bumblebee” brand, will include another knife. At the same time, the portal refers to a statement by representatives of the Central Scientific Research Institute of Precision Engineering (JSC TsNIITOCHMASH), made by them at the IDEX 2015 exhibition. This message states that the new knife is a multifunctional and useful tool for a soldier.
The novelty is a folding knife of the “multi-tool” type, consisting, in addition to the main cutting blade, of several auxiliary tools - such as a metal saw, a wood saw, two screwdrivers, a corkscrew, a can opener, pliers and an awl. Outwardly, it is indistinguishable from standard so-called Swiss knives, but a representative of the institute claims that the new product was developed separately, made of especially strong steel and adapted to the needs of the Russian military personnel. According to the chief designer of the project, Oleg Faustov, the product underwent a serious strength test and was tested in various extreme conditions. The knife passed the entire test cycle successfully and was included in the standard “Ratnik” equipment set. The new knife should serve as a multifunctional tool, providing primarily auxiliary rather than combat tasks.
A multifunctional folding knife is included in the “Ratnik” combat equipment vpk.name
The “Ratnik” equipment has several configuration options depending on the type of troops and has been supplied to units of the Russian army since the beginning of 2014. Thus, in October, a three-year contract was signed for the supply of fifty thousand sets to the Russian Armed Forces. “Ratnik” can contain from forty to sixty elements, including, in addition to the main uniform and small arms, navigation and communications equipment, as well as optics and special equipment for protection and life support. The main bladed weapon in the equipment is a dagger-type bayonet of the Shmel brand.
Dagger-type bayonet-knife with one-and-a-half sharpening “Bumblebee” topwar.ru
The “Bumblebee” bayonet is a development and is actually an improved modification of the bayonet for the AK-47 assault rifle. Designers tend to explain the external similarity of their developments with previous models by the coincidence of the given technical conditions. The bayonet-knife is designed to solve slightly different tasks than those performed by a multi-tool type knife. If a multitool is a set of tools for work, then a bayonet-knife is a melee weapon, the main purpose of which is to deliver piercing blows. For this reason, the bayonet-knife should not be too sharp, otherwise it may get stuck in the bones and tendons of the enemy. In addition, it should be simply and securely attached to the barrel of a small weapon, but if necessary, it should be easily and quickly removed.
Bayonet for AK-47 legendarms.ru
The variety of functions performed by military personnel in various conditions forces developers to create products that take into account various specifics. Experts have recognized the fact that attempts to give one instrument a large number of functions ultimately negatively affect its quality. The knife becomes heavier, and its shape, designed for various types of use, becomes less convenient for performing the main task. However, the search for the optimal balance between the quality of a product and the quantity of its useful “skills” continues. In particular, Oleg Faustov said that specialists from OJSC TsNIITOCHMASH are constantly researching how their products perform in real life. Thanks to this, the comments and wishes of the military are taken into account when developing subsequent generations of weapons and equipment. For now, the practice of creating different types of knives to best suit the specific tasks of certain military specialties remains.
Samples of combat knives for special forces army-news.ru
One of the ways to increase the versatility of edged weapons while maintaining the highest possible quality of the product is to move individual functions beyond the boundaries of the knife itself. For example, the designers proposed to transfer the role of wire cutters, so necessary in combat conditions (cutting barbed wire, crimping mine detonators, etc.), to the scabbard of a bayonet-knife, giving them the desired shape and attaching a special lever to them.
A sheath with a lever that acts as a wire cutter ru-knife.livejournal.com
The armies of different countries have similar principles for equipping military personnel with edged weapons.
The winners of tenders for the supply of weapons change quite often, which leads to the emergence of new modifications of knives. Many of them become popular, becoming widely used outside the armed forces and becoming objects of worship, collectibles, or simply a convenient tool. This is how the Swiss army knife, the dagger of the American paratroopers and the kukri cleaver of the Gurkha warriors turned from an army weapon into a cult item. The famous kukri knife is a traditional weapon of soldiers of the British special forces, staffed by representatives of the Nepalese Gurkha people forums.canadiancontent.net
Combat Knife 6x9 “Warrior”
As stated above, the “Ratnik” combat equipment is equipped with a multifunctional combat knife. This edged weapon of increased strength is suitable for both close combat and throwing at a target.
Combat knife "Ratnik" ShN-2 6x9 -1, designed to destroy enemy personnel and service dogs; damaging enemy equipment, cutting hoses, ropes, ripping a uniform before bandaging a wounded soldier, cutting wire, breaking tempered glass and for many small and large tasks - in battle and in the everyday life of a modern soldier.
Components of the 6x9 combat knife “Ratnik”
The NB-2 6x9 combat knife is supplied to the Russian army in the following configuration
- The combat knife “Ratnik” itself;
- a sheath with wire cutters and a diamond stone for sharpening the blade;
- case for carrying a knife;
- safety cord;
- strap with quick release for wearing on the leg.
This is quite enough for everyday use of a knife by a soldier in a combat situation and on vacation. Naturally, the tactical and technical characteristics of this bladed weapon help with the survival of a soldier behind enemy lines and in the wild.
Tactical - technical characteristics of a 6x9 combat knife (TTX)
This type of modern weapon has excellent performance characteristics. The tactical and technical characteristics are as follows:
- The “Ratnik” combat knife can withstand up to 100 kg of load applied to the middle of the blade. That is, if you fasten the knife blade along its entire length and press on the middle, it will withstand at least a hundredweight of load;
- knife length - 281mm;
- weight of the knife when fully assembled is 700g;
- Dimensions of the combat knife including the sheath (dimensions): 330 mm (length) x 70 mm (width) x 35 mm (thickness).
- The time it takes to remove the knife from the sheath is about 2 seconds;
- Blade thickness - 5 mm;
- The blade of the Ratnik combat knife is treated with an anti-reflective coating. This is so as not to hand over a warrior on a sabotage mission at night. This characteristic of the “Ratnik” knife was one of the main ones when drawing up technical specifications for the manufacturer from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Blade steel 95X18. This is an analogue of steels 420 and 440. Very durable. Sharpens well. Anti-corrosion.
Bayonet ShN-2 “Ratnik”. Tactical technical characteristics - performance characteristics
The ShN-2 Bayonet differs from the combat knife from the “Ratnik” kit only in that it is equipped with a mount on the barrel of a machine gun. And it has some differences in size and weight.
- Overall dimensions of the bayonet-knife together with the sheath - 35x85x340mm;
- Weight of the bayonet - 325 grams;
- Blade width - 30 mm;
- Blade thickness - 5mm;
- Weight of the bayonet with sheath is 750 grams
- The removal time from the sheath is about 2 seconds.
Bayonet 6X9-1 included in the “Ratnik” equipment
The 6X9-1 bayonet, which is part of the "Ratnik" combat equipment, was created by KAMPO JSC, one of the oldest enterprises in the military-industrial complex, a developer and serial manufacturer in the field of instrument making for aviation, astronautics, medicine, diving, fire fighting and emergency rescue. services, as well as shipbuilding and the production of bladed weapons.
The 6X9-1 bayonet is designed to defeat and destroy enemy personnel and service dogs using muscular force using a contact strike or throwing method, as well as when placed on small arms, to disable elements of enemy equipment and equipment, and to cut through steel and non-hardened wire. diameter up to 3 mm.
In terms of its shape, the blade of the 6X9-1 bayonet is of the clip-point type with double-sided symmetrical sharpening and short fullers to make it easier. This choice of blade shape was dictated by the customer’s requirements, who wanted the knife to be able to penetrate a 6B23 type bulletproof vest with an impact energy of 40 J to a depth of at least 20 mm. The peculiarity of the blade is a stepped, variable descent with different sharpening angles. This idea was suggested to the developers by the famous knife designer I. A. Skrylev.
The blade is coated with a titanium-based nano-composite coating, which has high hardness and wear resistance. The surface of the blade has a special treatment to reduce unmasking glare. The blade has a differentiated sharpening of the cutting edge.
Application and design of the “Bumblebee” bayonet
Regarding the purposes of using this weapon, it is an army tool used as a survival tool and as a bayonet knife. The main task of a bayonet is to cause damage to the enemy in close combat, both to equipment and to health. The Bumblebee is also great for throwing and disabling enemy equipment.
It may be needed under the following circumstances:
- in close combat conditions;
- convenient when escorting an enemy who has been captured;
- designed to eliminate the enemy, including guard dogs, by striking or throwing;
- disabling equipment or equipment of enemy forces;
- chop branches and wood chips to make a fire;
- cut food products, open a can or packaging;
- equip a shelter in bad weather conditions;
- when providing first aid for injuries.
To cope with the assigned tasks, the knife must have a number of relevant characteristics, in particular, we are talking about the design. "Bumblebee", included in the "Warrior" equipment, has the following design:
- Blade.
- Handle with a rounded protrusion.
- Guard that separates the blade and the handle.
Features of the blade
Knives produced at the KAMPO enterprise are resistant to corrosion. Considering that the company produces knives for divers, the blades can be treated to prevent rusting. Thus, high-alloy steel is used for a bayonet knife. On the Rockwell scale, its hardness is 55-58 units.
The blade is durable and flexible. The tool can be matted, which helps prevent glare on the surface. The presence of such a coating is an important characteristic of an army knife. Its blade has a diamond shape with a one-and-a-half sharpening. In addition, it has a cutter hole and teeth for delivering shocking blows. In order to reduce the weight of the gun, the designers equipped the blade with fullers. The “bumblebee” is not made too sharp so that it does not injure its owner and does not go too deep into the victim.
Modern bayonet-knife "Bumblebee".
Garda
“Bumblebee” has a guard; it is a crosshair that separates the handle and blade. The main task of this element is to prevent the hand from slipping onto the blade while striking. If you take a closer look at the design, you will notice that both protrusions of the guard have a different shape, and accordingly, their purpose:
- The lower part has the shape of a ring, which is intended for attaching a gun to the barrel of a rifle or machine gun.
- The upper part is slightly bent towards the butt. It is designed to support the thumb. If we talk about tourist use, then this part is used as an opener.
The guard is made of high strength steel.
Handle
According to experts, a high-quality combat knife should be equipped with a comfortable handle. For this purpose, it uses high-strength, oil- and petrol-resistant rubber. The surface of the handle is rough, due to which the knife fits perfectly in the hand. In addition, it has six grooves. The weapon is not afraid of dirt, dampness and other unfavorable conditions. The handle is painted black. The end part is rounded and equipped with a special groove that allows it to be attached to small arms.
Sheath
Any good knife should have a sheath. They guarantee safety when wearing and protection of the steel part of the bladed weapon.
“Bumblebee” is equipped with a steel sheath, both sides of which are coated with black high-strength polymer.
History of appearance
Cold steel for the Ratnik equipment is produced at the KAMPO enterprise, which during the Soviet era specialized in the manufacture of oxygen equipment. However, in the 90s I had to urgently retrain. Thus, the company launched the production of equipment for rescuers, and over time, also specialized models of bladed weapons.
One of the most popular models of KAMPO knives is NV, NVS-2, and also “Moray eel”. Taking into account the company’s many years of experience working with edged weapons, it was tasked with creating an effective model of a knife and bayonet, which will be included in the “Ratnik” equipment. A prerequisite was compliance with a number of parameters:
- eliminate enemy personnel;
- eliminate enemy dogs guarding the territory;
- be suitable for throwing;
- cut through wire up to 3 mm in diameter;
- cause problems with enemy equipment and equipment.
So, experts created a 6X9 knife and a 6X9-1 bayonet.
Specifications
Having looked at the tactical and technical characteristics, we can safely conclude that this model is a full-fledged edged weapon that will not let you down in any situation. The knife has the following characteristics:
- length (total) – 295 mm;
- blade length – 170 mm;
- handle length – 125 mm;
- blade width – 27 mm;
- handle thickness – 25 mm;
- thickness at the butt – 5 mm;
- blade material – steel 95Х18;
- hardness – 58 HRC;
- type of handle fastening – through;
- fastening type – screw.
Knife “Lynx” – modification with a black handle.
