US M1915 Bolo Bayonet - Dual Purpose Gear That Worked!
This video analyzes the historical US M1915 Bolo Bayonet, a dual-purpose combat and utility knife developed from Captain Hugh D. Wise's recommendations in the Philippines. The description details its origins, the advantages of its machete-like blade for bayonet recovery and bushwhacking, experimental designs, formal adoption in 1915, production at Springfield Armory, and its service life, including replacing the M1913 cavalry saber for the 26th Cavalry during World War Two. It highlights the bayonet's popularity and effectiveness as a tool for soldiers.














