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The Ek Commando Knife would become a hallmark of the US Marine Raiders and other American special operation units during WWII. American troops have carried Ek Commando Knives in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and countless other hotspots around the globe.
Ek crafted custom knives exclusively for American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. He employed disabled Americans to aid him in building six models of knives during WWII. Ek called these “Ek Commando Knives”, a reflection of their intended close quarter use.
Ek Commando Knife Co. or Ek Knives is an American combat knife brand produced by several different companies since the original founded by John Ek in 1941. In May 2014 the Ek brand was purchased by Ka-Bar, which began selling its versions of Ek knife designs in 2015.
Ek crafted custom knives exclusively for American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. He employed disabled Americans to aid him in building six models of knives during WWII. Ek called these “Ek Commando Knives”, a reflection of their intended close quarter use.
John Ek's knives live on today through Ek Commando Knife as a testament to his ideas, skills, and unflinching patriotism. Americans have carried Ek Commando Knives in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and countless other locations in between.
The Ek Commando Knife Co. is named in reference to the World War II Allied Commando units, such as the US Marine Raiders, First Special Service Force and British Commandos who were highly respected for their hand-to-hand combat and knife-fighting abilities.
KA-BAR is excited to introduce its first and much anticipated John Ek Commando Knife Co. product, the Ek Model 4. This updated version of the old jungle fighting knife is made from 1095 Cro-Van and features a parkerized blade, textured glass filled nylon handles and traditional X-head fasteners.
