Ek Knives: Ek Model 5 Commando Knife, EK-45
The Ek Model 5 Commando Knife - a classic tactical fighter designed by John Ek, features a 6.875" clip point fixed blade made of 1095 Cro-Van stainless steel, .154" thick, with a Rockwell hardness of 56-58 and a non reflective black finish. The Model 5 Knife has full tang construction for strength; contoured black GFN (glass filled nylon) scales and an S shaped metal cross guard for secure grip, and a lanyard hole. A hard plastic belt sheath is included. The Ek Model 5 Commando Knife has an overall length of 12.938", and it weighs 11.2 ounces. Made in the USA.
From the KA-BAR 2018 catalog: To contribute to the American war effort during World War II, John Ek employed disabled Americans and produced six models of knives beginning in 1941.
The "Ek Commando Knives", as he referred to them, were designed for close quarters and were quickly adopted by the US Marine Raiders, US Army Rangers, First Special Service Force and Office of Strategic Services Operational Groups.
Americans have sinced carried Ek Commando Knives in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and countless other locations in between.
Ek Knives: Ek Model 5 Commando Knife, EK-45
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