QNL-95
The QNL-95 is the current issue knife bayonet of the People’s Liberation Army.
History
Previously, the PLA adopted Soviet bayonet designs.Notable examples include the Type 56 inspired by 6KH2 and the Type 86 inspired by 6KH4, for their AK rifles.
However, as they're integral folding spike bayonets, it was not intended as a combat knife, which could affect the durability of the blade negatively if misused.
The QNL-87 served as the first PLA knife bayonet, before being replaced by the QNL-95 alongside the QBZ-95 rifle.
Design
The QNL-95 is a multi-purpose bayonet and knife, like its predecessor QNL-87.While it may externally resemble the American M9 bayonet, there are differences between M9 and QNL-95 grips.
As a rifle accessory, the QNL-95 can be affixed to various PLA service weapons, including the QBZ-95, QBZ-95-1, QBZ-03, QBS-06 and QBZ-191.