Ka-Bar John Ek Commando Presentation Knife

Description

John Ek began a production process of making knives in 1941 in Hamden, CT. Shortly thereafter, he was producing knives for the troops in all branches of the service. In 1949, he moved the company to Miami, Florida where he produced knives for soldiers in Korea and Vietnam. The company continued producing knives until Blackjack Knives bought them in 1993. In May 2014, Ka-Bar announced they would acquire the Ek brand and would again bring these knives to market.

The Ek Commando knives, as John referred to them, were designed for close quarters and were quickly adopted by the U.S. Marine Raiders, U.S. Army Rangers, First Special Service Force and Office of Strategic Services Operational Groups. This Presentation Grade Commando has a 6-1/2″ double-edge spear point blade of satin finished 440C stainless at 55-58 Rc. It is etched with a copy of John Ek’s signature as well as the Commando Knife Co. Logo. The lacquered walnut handle scales contrast very nicely with the copper-coated stainless steel hilt and X-head fasteners. Ships with a brown leather sheath. Measures 12-1/2″ overall. Weighs 8.7 oz. Made completely in the U.S.A. 64.