Why it works

The blade is weathered steel gone brown at the edges, deliberately worn rather than finished, and the wraps are grey tape wound over the hands. Both pieces look scavenged, which is a rarer look than clean or bright.

What it costs

With M9 Bayonet | Rust Coat in Well-Worn and Hand Wraps | Duct Tape in Minimal Wear, the set starts at $438. M9 Bayonet | Rust Coat is 84% of that, so it is the piece to budget around.