Original U.S. WWII EK Model 2 Fighting Knife With Very Low Serial Number and Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut U.S. Army when the Navy decided to

when the Navy decided to discard her

Full brass mounts including the simplified trigger guard

with mostly bright finish

(Czech lion stamp with 46)

Original U.S. WWII EK Model 2 Fighting Knife With Very Low Serial Number and Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut U.S. Army when the Navy decided toOriginal 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