Original U.S. WWII EK Model 1 Fighting Knife Serial K640 by John Ek of Hamden, Conn. with Custom Sheath - Excellent Condition Spanish Militaria with some wear and staining

with some wear and staining from use and age

Completely Original German WW2 manufacture in good complete condition

probably acquired from chopping through wood or other items

The division trained briefly at Camp Gruber

Glider infantry was a type of airborne infantry in which soldiers and their equipment were inserted into enemy-controlled territory via military glider rather than parachute

Original U.S. WWII EK Model 1 Fighting Knife Serial K640 by John Ek of Hamden, Conn. with Custom Sheath - Excellent Condition Spanish Militaria with some wear and stainingOriginal 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