Ek Knives US-made 1990th model WD-10 AUSSIE BOWIE fighting knife, original sheath; rare NIB

Description Ek Commando Aussie Bowie WD10 fighting knife, original leather sheath, retail box. Made circa 1993-1999 in Effingham, IL USA; rare unused in original packaging. Vintage EK KNIVES COMPANY Aussie Bowie W-D10 model full-tang construction fighting knife; made in Effingham, IL, circa 1993-1999 (BlackJack Knives era). True to the original John Ek designs, this is a very simple yet very practical knife; this excellent quality fighter will get the job done. This is a modern-day version of the famous WW2 era “Aussie” fighting knife manufactured in Australia during the war. WW2 era “Aussie” fighting knife manufactured in Australia during the war. The WW-2 era “real-deal” type is illustrated on pages 55-56 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey – a well-established expert an author of many books on the subject of US military edged weapons (see the book’s page scan attached). The original “Aussie Fighter” was designed and manufactured for the Australian military by Whittingslowe Engineering in Cheltenham, South Australia. See the scan of the original circa 1944 Whittingslowe Engineering ad attached (the scan is for reference only; the ad print is not included with the lot). This modern-day “Aussie Fighter” is about 10-3/4″ / 27.3 cm overall, the satin-polish blade is about 5-3/4″ / 14.6 cm. The blade is excellent; the original factory edge is razor-sharp (including the “false” upper edge); the tip is intact. Hardwood handle scales with 3 large brass rivets and a steel guard; wood grips are excellent with no chips or contact marks. The knife is in unused “as made” condition; it comes in the original retail box and with original brown leather scabbard. The scabbard is also unused; the leather is soft and supple; the keeper is intact. This vintage Ek Commando Aussie Bowie WD10 fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it’s in 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos. I have a few original WW2 era Australian, New Zealand, and American WW2 era combat knives and bayonets, as well as several scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale – please check out our Collectable Blades section for similar listings. For collectible knives and edged weapons Argocoins accepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. Take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for mailing instructions and additional details. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Follow me on Facebook @argoman400BC to keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM No International shipping for this item, sorry (too many international customs prohibit the import of dual-edge/fighting knives).