A Rare, Battleworthy
Ek Commando Fighting Bowie
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THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION EK
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Limited Edition of Only 200.
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For When You Need to Defend Your Home, Family or Self.
Accompanied by a Gold Tassel Lanyard, Serially Numbered, Brass Identification Disk, Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Wartime-Style Storage Box, with Serially Numbered W.D./D.O.D-Style Label.
• Authorized by the 1st Marine Division Association. Fundraiser: A portion of the Proceeds to the 1stMarDivAssn.
• The Knife: Ek Commando Knife Model 45 Bowie. “Battle-Proven in Six Wars,” from World War II to today. Made in Olean, N.Y., U.S.A., for Ek Commando Knife Co., by Ka-Bar.
• Inscriptions: Our Battle Honors Engraved on Blade:
1ST
MARINE DIVISION
WORLD WAR II NORTH CHINA KOREA VIETNAM KUWAIT SOMALIA AFGHANISTAN IRAQ
• Crossguard: Steel; Military Parkerized; “S”-type; 2 ¼”.
• Knife Grips: Ek ergonomically Scalloped Grips,
textured for maximum purchase; Black;
Fracture-resistant, Glass-Filled Nylon. Breakproof; impervious to the elements.
• Grip Fasteners: Ek “X-Head” Fasteners; Custom-machined, lathe-turned Steel; Military Parkerized; ½” O.D. For maximum “heft” and grip weight, so knife falls into your hand, not out of it!
• Knife Overall Length: 12 7/8”.
• Extended Butt: A characteristic Ek Commando Knife feature; handy in close-quarter battle and in the field.
• Blade Steel Type: High Carbon 1095 Cro-Van Steel.
• Blade Type: Fighting Bowie
• Finish: Military Parkerized
• Sharpness: Razor Sharp!
• Blade Length: 7”
• Full-Length, Full-Width, Full-Thickness Tang, for Maximum Strength
• “Gold Braid” Lanyard/Wrist Strap is presentation grade and features a gold-braid tassel/finial, further identifying this as a non-standard, significant, presentation piece/family heirloom.
• Knife Serial No: Each Limited Edition Serial No. is deeply embossed on a Solid Brass Disc, reminiscent of early U.S.M.C. Identification Discs (“Dog Tags”), and affixed through the Lanyard/Wrist Strap. Each Serial No. is also inscribed on the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity
• The Knife: Ek Commando Knife Model 45 Bowie. “Battle-Proven in Six Wars,” from World War II to today. Made in Olean, N.Y., U.S.A., for Ek Commando Knife Co., by Ka-Bar.
• Inscriptions: Our Battle Honors Engraved on Blade:
1ST
MARINE DIVISION
WORLD WAR II NORTH CHINA KOREA VIETNAM KUWAIT SOMALIA AFGHANISTAN IRAQ
• Crossguard: Steel; Military Parkerized; “S”-type; 2 ¼”.
• Knife Grips: Ek ergonomically Scalloped Grips,
textured for maximum purchase; Black;
Fracture-resistant, Glass-Filled Nylon. Breakproof; impervious to the elements.
• Grip Fasteners: Ek “X-Head” Fasteners; Custom-machined, lathe-turned Steel; Military Parkerized; ½” O.D. For maximum “heft” and grip weight, so knife falls into your hand, not out of it!
• Knife Overall Length: 12 7/8”.
• Extended Butt: A characteristic Ek Commando Knife feature; handy in close-quarter battle and in the field.
• Blade Steel Type: High Carbon 1095 Cro-Van Steel.
• Blade Type: Fighting Bowie
• Finish: Military Parkerized
• Sharpness: Razor Sharp!
• Blade Length: 7”
• Full-Length, Full-Width, Full-Thickness Tang, for Maximum Strength
• “Gold Braid” Lanyard/Wrist Strap is presentation grade and features a gold-braid tassel/finial, further identifying this as a non-standard, significant, presentation piece/family heirloom.
• Knife Serial No: Each Limited Edition Serial No. is deeply embossed on a Solid Brass Disc, reminiscent of early U.S.M.C. Identification Discs (“Dog Tags”), and affixed through the Lanyard/Wrist Strap. Each Serial No. is also inscribed on the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity
• Sheath: Celcon® Sheath; Black; with web gear belt loop and hilt snap strap; puncture-resistant polymer body, which self-locks the knife in place; lash-down points; made by KA-BAR.
Sheath (included) – 10 metal-eyelet lash-down points.
• Limited Edition of only 200 for rarity/collectability.
• Serial No. 001 – Presented N/C to the 1stMarDivAssn., auctioned at the Association’s
Reunion, with 100% of the proceeds to the Association.
• Serial No. 001 – Presented N/C to the 1stMarDivAssn., auctioned at the Association’s
Reunion, with 100% of the proceeds to the Association.
KNIFE: KA-BAR/EK BOWIE WITH SHEATH: PRICE ONLY $229.
Optional Display Case shown below
Optional Display Case shown below
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* Taxes will be added for items shipped to Virginia.
* Shipping is $14 for the lower 48 states. And $30 for Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. Territories. Outside the U.S. email us for rates: 1776@historicalassociates.com. Total will update on payment page at top, once you enter shipping address, and choose shipping method.
* Checkout is through PayPal, you do not have to have a Paypal Account to pay with a credit card or debit card, just click Paypal Checkout in the shopping cart, and pay by credit card on the next page.
* Taxes will be added for items shipped to Virginia.
• Display Case (Optional): Dark American Oak; Locking Glass Lid; displays flat or upright on shelf or mantel; with wall-hanging provisions.
Optional Display Case of American Dark Oak, with locking glass lid. Wall mounts included, for proud display in your home or office. 6” x 16” x 2”. The liner is Marine Corps Scarlet.
Display Case
Price: $59, plus $5 additional (when ordered with knife) S & H.
Price: $59, plus $5 additional (when ordered with knife) S & H.
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