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Lot of Three (3) John Ek Estate WWII No 5 Commando

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Lot of Three (3) John Ek Estate WWII No 5 Commando
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Lot of Three (3) John Ek Commando Knives, per their wartime catalog ''Your Silent Partner'' and mentioned on page 19 as the ''Navy Knife''. These particular knives are 3 of 9 (#5D233, #5D234,#5D235) that were on the famous Ek Advertising Display Board exhibited at the White House in 1942. Spearpoint blades are 7'' long and 1'' wide with factory edge. Blades are marked on left side: ''John Ek HAMDEN, CONN. 5D235'' (#5D233, #5D234). Rock Maple wood bolo grip is 5-1/2'' long with the usual poured lead rivets. All knives from this original display board have small filled mounting holes on one side of the grip and all were consecutively numbered. All are in excellent condition as used for ad display. Est.: $2,500-$3,500/lot.