Original U.S. WWII EK Model 6 Fighting Knife With Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut - Excellent Condition French Ordnance This is a very nice

This is a very nice original 511th PIR jump wing oval background on felt

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

and this was approved by the Japanese government

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

Scabbard Length: 11 3/4”

Original U.S. WWII EK Model 6 Fighting Knife With Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut - Excellent Condition French Ordnance This is a very niceOriginal 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