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1 vintage U.S. World War 2 John Ek fighting knife. This desirable U.S. fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This is the WW2 Ek model 1 fighting knife. The blade is stamped 'John Ek KNIFE HAMDEN, CONN.'. The blade's tang is stamped '1D918'.
This knife measures 12 3/8" overall. The blade itself measures 7 3/16" to the guard.
The G.I. that carried this knife put a lanyard hole through it (see photo 4 above).
This U.S. World War 2 John Ek model 1 is in excellent condition. The blade has oxidation--but it hasn't been cleaned up at all. The buyer may choose to clean it up a bit. The maple handle is in perfect condition. The sheath's keeper strap has some crazing on it. All stitches and rivets are in perfect condition.
The listing represents the opportunity to purchase a highly collectible U.S. WW2 John Ek fighting knife for your collection.
| Specific Name | Specific Value |
|---|---|
| Period | World War 2 |
| Country | United States |
| Item | John Ek fighting knife |
| Knife model | Model 1 |
