Original U.S. WWII EK Model 2 Fighting Knife With Very Low Serial Number and Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut Japanese Replica The scabbard has seen use

The scabbard has seen use

is limited in its use

these are seldom found items today

indicating a Fähnrich zur See (Ensign at Sea)

proof marks

Original U.S. WWII EK Model 2 Fighting Knife With Very Low Serial Number and Correct Scabbard by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut Japanese Replica The scabbard has seen useOriginal 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