Original U.S. WWII EK Model 6 Fighting Knife With Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut - Excellent Condition French Ordnance Occasionally these pop up with

Occasionally these pop up with an opened box from time to time

This print is made even more exceptional by the addition of an actual section from one of the Doolittle bombers

and this was approved by the Japanese government

one source traces this to the Ordnance Department developing the weapon without input from the Field Artillery

It looks to have seen very little use

Original U.S. WWII EK Model 6 Fighting Knife With Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut - Excellent Condition French Ordnance Occasionally these pop up withOriginal 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