SUPERB Lg. Custom Hand-forged Carbon Steel Commando's Fighting Knife RAZOR SHARP

Description

You may return this item for ANY reason, including Buyer's Remorse. Please read our Terms below for details.
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PLEASE NOTE: We take our photos in natural light outdoors and as a result there are sometimes reflections or shadows or glare shown in the blades. In person none of these exist; we will say so in the description if it may be otherwise. If there is any question, please don't hesitate to email us and ask!
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This is a very fine piece that dates to the late 1960s and is found here in a modern sheath that I had made for it years ago when the sheath it originally served in (an older olive drab canvas Army-issue sheath) fell apart entirely.  It was a custom-made piece that was obviously inspired by the legendary commando knives made by the Ek Commando Knife Co. of Effingham, IL, makers of one of the most legendary knives of this kind ever made.  The photos really don't do the best job of accurately depicting how well-made this knife is but if you look at them all and read this description you should have a much better idea.
The knife has a history that we're very familiar with because it belonged to a family friend here in Los Angeles, as he was drafted into Army service in 1967.  It actually DID travel to the theater of war amongst his gear but he was ultimately stationed in Thailand at a communications listening post and never heard a single gunshot during his deployment, so I'm sure it never saw any action.  He was very sentimental about this knife and about his time there but passed away over 20 years ago and we are selling it here for his daughter, who wants no part of it or any other weapon.  Her loss is ultimately going to be someone's very big gain because this knife is a fantastic prize for user and collector alike.
The knife was made from some very fine steel, tempered to perfection, then grinding it and edging it expertly.  It must be kept dry to prevent discoloration, or, if a user might prefer, it could easily accept a blueing or other chemical treatment to eliminate reflections.  Handles were made from walnut that were shaped, along with the tang, with integral thumb-rest that provide one of the surest grips imaginable, hafted over a full tang using some VERY finely machined hardware that not only secure it firmly into place AND permit removal for cleaning/maintenance, but also provide another dimension of texture and grip--an ingenius design that not even the original Ek knives possess.
This is the ideal piece for heavy-duty self-defense or for the kind of behavior fit only behind enemy lines:  long-range patrol, sentry-removal, hand-to-hand, etc.  It's big and sturdy enough to pry open a safe but never feels unwieldy in the hand, 13-5/8" long with an 8.-3/8" blade that's 3/16" thick--much like the original Ek knives.  It fits the black leather sheath perfectly and any soldier would be proud to own and carry this piece.  As always, we offer free shipping to any APO address.  A GREAT knife and something any collector or user would rightly come to think of as an heirloom.
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We can no longer participate in eBay Returns but you may return this item for ANY reason, including buyer's remorse. Your intention to return MUST be emailed to us within 72 hours of receipt of your item and item MUST be received within 14 days, as determined by Delivery Confirmation delivery time posted on the USPS website. All returned items must be in the same, saleable and unused condition as when shipped, with all original packaging and/or with all tags attached where applicable. There will be
NO EXCEPTIONS
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INTERNATIONAL:
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IMPORTANT:
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Shipping costs on ANY international parcel sold for over will now include a required .65 Registered Mail fee in order to make your purchase trackable. This is 100% non-negotiable.
The cost will be factored into the posted shipping costs of any item that STARTS at or more, but if you purchase several items, the charge will have to be added at the end. Again, this is NON-NEGOTIABLE.
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...but MY WIFE won't let me!!!