Ka-Bar Ek Commando Model 4
Item #: KAEK44
$107.95
KA-BAR produced knives designed by John Ek. One much anticipated John Ek Commando knives, the Ek Model 4.
The full tang blades are black parkerized 1095 Cro-Van at 56-58 Rc., which is appropriate for the intended function. The textured glass filled nylon handles have the X-head fasteners traditional to Ek knives. The Celcon® sheath provides a retaining strap, multiple tie-down points and is self-locking. Both knives and molded nylon sheaths are made in the U.S.A.
Plain edge 6-5⁄8" doubled-ground (both edges are sharpened) dagger blade. Measures 12-7⁄8" overall. Weighs 10.6 oz. Suggested retail is $169.83.
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TypeFixed
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BladeDagger
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Blade Length6-5/8"
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FinishBlack
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Blade Steel1095
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Rockwell56-58
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Hilt GuardSteel
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HandleGlass Filled Nylon
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TangFull
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Overall Length12-5/8"
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Weight10.6 oz.
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SheathCelcon
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OriginUSA
KA-BAR
Soon after its introduction in the mid-1920's, the KA-BAR trademark became widely known and respected. There have been many versions of how the KA-BAR name came to be, but all evidence points to a letter received from a fur trapper. This particular fur trapper's testimonial turned out to be the most significant ever received by the company.
He wrote, in very rough English, that his gun had jammed and that he had therefore relied on his knife to kill a wounded bear that was attacking him. In thanking the company for their quality product the trapper described using his knife to kill the bear. All that was legible of his scrawled writing was "k a bar". The company was so honored by this testimonial that they adopted this phrase and used it as their trademark, KA-BAR.
KA-BAR is best known for their military production knives. They were chosen by the U.S. Marine Corp. as the primary knife producer for World War II. They also have traditional pocket knives, as well as many options for law enforcement.
Ka-Bar Ek Commando Model 4
