JOHN EK M-4 COMMANDO KNIFE.

Description

A John Ek M-4 Commando knife that was ordered by a US Army Sergeant. The knife features a satin finished dagger blade marked with the Ek Commando Knife Company logo on the obverse ricasso. Small brass upswept crossguard. Black micarta grip scales secured by three large brass screws on each side. Extended tang with integral lanyard loop that accommodates paracord. The knife is complete with original black box that includes its black leather scabbard that is also wrapped with paracord. Scabbard is marked "EK COMMANDO KNIVES / RICHMOND, VA, U.S.A." beneath the velcro securing straps. Tag is still affixed to the scabbard. Also included is a the original delivery ticket addressed to 1st SGT Michael G. Garlanger who was a member of B Company, 326 Engineer Battalion stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky. Light wear throughout with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Very good.

Accessories: Box
Blade Length: 6 - 1/2"
Overall Length: 12 - 1/2"
Paperwork: Letter

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Feb 25, 2026 9:00 AM EST

Denver, PA, United States

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Feb 25, 2026LOT OF 7: PUMA KNIVES IN GREEN AND YELLOW BOXES.

LOT OF 8: PUMA KNIVES IN GREEN AND YELLOW BOXES.: Lot consists of: (A) Appears unused and unsharpened. Puma Medici 210563 folding guard stag lock back. Control #46092 with hang tag. Stag handle. Closed length 4”. CONDITION: Excellent. (B)

Feb 25, 2026LOT OF 8: PUMA KNIVES IN GREEN AND YELLOW BOXES.

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Feb 25, 2026LOT OF 2: KA-BAR STAG STOCKMAN AND UNION CUT CO 1/2 CANOE JACK.

KA-BAR UNION CUTLERY CO. OLEAN, NY USA STAG HANDLE EZ OPEN JACK.: C. 1920s. Tang stamped “KA-BAR” on main blade. Pen blade is tang stamped “Union Cutlery Co. Olean, NY USA” on obverse. Appears unused and unsharpened. Nickel silver bolsters

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LOT OF 2: KA-BAR UNION CUTLERY CO. OLEAN, NY VIKING TRI-FOLD FISHING KNIVES.: Lot consists of: (A) C. 1920s. Appears unused and unsharpened. Blade is tang stamped “KA-BAR STAINLESS” on obverse and fully etched “KA-BAR STAINLESS”. Blade is tang stamped

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KA-BAR IMITATION ONYX HANDLE LARGE HOBO THREE BLADE SPORTSMAN SLIDE-APART KNIFE.: C. 1920s. Stamped “KA-BAR on obverse of main thumbnail match striker pull blade. Appears unused and unsharpened with light spots, stains, and patina. Nickel silver bolsters. Brass liners.

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