Ek crafted custom knives exclusively for American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. He employed disabled Americans to aid him in building six models of knives during WWII.

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Ek Commando Knives refered to as WW-II knives or Hamden knives, were made at the Whitney Machine Shop near Lake Whitney in Hamden Connecticut. John Ek had started making knives …

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Ek Commando Knife Co. or Ek Knives is an American combat knife brand produced by several different companies since the original founded by John Ek in 1941. In May 2014 the Ek brand …

Jan 5, 2026 · John Ek wanted to contribute to the American war effort during World War II. From his shop in Hamden, Connecticut, Ek built custom knives specifically for soldiers, sailors, …

The Ek Commando Knife Co. is named in reference to the World War II Allied Commando units, such as the US Marine Raiders, First Special Service Force and British Commandos who were …

I spent some time on the telephone with Mr. Buerlein talking knives in general and he advised me of an upcoming replica of the first ever Ek Knife. This new Model One was going to closely …

To learn more about the history of Ek, the identification of historical Ek knives, and to join the Ek Knives mailing list, visit the brand new Ek website at EkKnives.com.

Ek Commando Knife Co., or Ek Knives, is a prestigious American combat knife brand founded by John Ek in 1941. The brand has been produced by various companies, and in May 2014, Ka …