Rosalie Bayonet (French Bayonet)
Thrusting / Slashing weapon
Quick Facts
OriginFrance (19th Century (1866-1918))
Wield TypeDouble-handed (on rifle) / Single
MaterialForged steel (needle/sabre blade)
Length50 - 70 cm (čepel) cm
Weight0.4 - 0.6 kg kg
History
Iconic French military bayonet (Rosalie) used in official Savate-Bâton-Baïonnette military drills for close-quarters trench warfare.
About
Military drill combines direct rifle-guard thrusts with armed boots kicks delivered under the opponent weapon and blade deflections.