Original U.S. WWII EK Model 3 Navy Commando Fighting Knife With Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut - Engraved for Owner R.T. Strachan - From Collection of American Edged Weapon Museum m ______ ___ 19__

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1940 – Jun 25

with a government inspector SWP / 1893 cartouche

this fine award is constructed of bronzed slightly vaulted zink

Original U.S. WWII EK Model 3 Navy Commando Fighting Knife With Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut - Engraved for Owner R.T. Strachan - From Collection of American Edged Weapon Museum m ______ ___ 19__Original Item: Only One Available. During World War II, John Ek started manufacturing knives for American soldiers. He was committed to providing high quality combat knives to those who needed them the most. He took great care to ensure that all the knives he produced went to active military personnel. Additionally, he employed people with physical disabilities to make the knives. This practice started in 1941 when he hired 40 individuals with