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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The top of the box has a brass plaque which reads: ROYAL GEORGE / Sunk 1782

This ironworking company is a known maker of MP 40 magazines and tools

This example is in very good original condition

with a government inspector SWP / 1893 cartouche

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