It’s not surprising that these knives have become quite collectible, given their pedigree. For nearly seventy years, The EK Commando Knife Company has been producing the highest quality, combat tested knives. This makes them sought-after militaria by many serious collectors.

EK Knives have seen action in five wars: WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and, most recently in Iraq. Each is handmade in a small shop in Richmond, Virginia.

The MK4 is a military fighting knife and features two razor-sharp edges with an extra-sturdy point. Features gripping grooves for an extra-secure hold.

The U.S. Army displays a crossed pair of these Model 4s on their “Best Ranger” Trophy. Model numbers are prefaced with initials indicating the grip material. Pictured is the CW4 — the Model 4 with Checkered Walnut grip.

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Ek Commando Paratrooper Knife Blackjack Limited Edition US $85.00 (11 Bids) Auction Ends: Thursday Nov-20-2008 7:51:47 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

7 CUTTER BEE RETRACTABLE KNIFE BLADES by EK US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Nov-20-2008 16:47:58 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

EK-PB3 Knife US $95.00 (13 Bids) Auction Ends: Thursday Nov-20-2008 17:45:42 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Pair of Ek Boot Knives US $225.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday Nov-20-2008 23:27:00 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

CutterBee Retractable Knife Blades - EK Success US $1.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Nov-21-2008 19:28:44 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

CutterBee Retractable Knife Blades - EK Success US $1.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Nov-21-2008 19:30:28 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

WWII John Ek MINIATURE Scale Model #2 FIGHTING KNIFE US $199.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Nov-22-2008 9:18:40 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Commando Tactical dagger, Knife not Ek, 7" blade US $15.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Nov-22-2008 22:24:12 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

WWII Era JOHN EK Model 1 Fighting Knife w/Sheath US $71.00 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:33:03 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

RARE VIETNAM JOHN EK MODEL # 1 FIGHTING KNIFE US $565.00 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:53:44 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item