Original U.S. WWII Era EK Style 13 Type I Throwing Knife in Original Leather Sheath by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut Russian Antique Guns There are some chunks missing

There are some chunks missing and pressure dents

To meet the needs of military equipment

In fact the facility continued until being closed in 1946 once hostilities had ceased

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a V over a P over an eagle's head over another P on the left side just above the stock

and sometimes construction brigades

Original U.S. WWII Era EK Style 13 Type I Throwing Knife in Original Leather Sheath by John Ek of Hamden Connecticut Russian Antique Guns There are some chunks missingOriginal Item. Only One Available. During World War II, John Ek started manufacturing knives for American soldiers. He was committed to providing high quality combat knives to those who needed them the most. He took great care to ensure that all the knives he produced went to active military personnel. Additionally, he employed people with physical disabilities to make the knives. This practice started in 1941 when he hired 40 individuals with