John Ek Commando Knife Model 4

Ka-Bar EK Model 4

The John Ek Commando Knife Model 4 is a fixed-blade fighting knife from Ka-Bar. It has a slim spear-point blade, a steel crossguard and a full-length black handle. The blade carries John Ek's signature and the Commando Knife Co. logo. It ships with a hard polymer sheath that rides on a belt or lashes to a pack, so it suits buyers who want a commando-pattern knife they can carry rather than leave in a display case.

Features

• Spear-Point Dagger Blade — The blade is ground symmetrically on both sides to a centered point, a profile built for thrusting and penetration.
• Black Coated Finish — A dark, non-reflective coating covers the blade and guard, so the steel stays low-glare in the field.
• Steel Crossguard — A curved metal guard sits between blade and handle to keep your hand from sliding forward onto the edge.
• Screwed Handle Scales — The black handle is held to the tang by three X-marked screws, the visual signature of the Ek pattern.
• Contoured Grip — Shallow scallops along the handle give your fingers a defined place to sit.
• Lanyard Hole — A hole through the pommel end lets you add a cord loop for retention.
• Etched Blade Markings — The blade bears John Ek's signature, the Commando Knife Co. crest and the KA-BAR Olean, NY stamp.
• Hard Polymer Sheath — The rigid black sheath is marked KA-BAR U.S. EK and has a row of eyelets along both edges for lashing it to gear with cord or ties.
• Belt Loop With Snap Strap — A nylon belt loop on the back and a snap-closure strap over the handle hold the knife in place while you move.

Sheath and Carry

The sheath takes the blade and guard fully, and the snap strap closes across the handle above the guard. Wear it on a belt through the nylon loop, or run cord or zip ties through the edge eyelets to mount it on a pack, vest or other kit. The all-black knife and sheath have no bright hardware to catch light.