ALL  KNOWN  EK  KNIFE  MODELS  08/15/20            Copyright ©2008-2020 by John T. Sabol  
HAMDEN KNIVES  1939-1949     
STYLE NUMBER HAMDEN    KNIFE NAME  BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE       MATERIAL (a) GUARD (b) EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH (c) POST WW-II MODEL NOTES
1 Style 1 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  1-1/2 Finger Grip Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes Short Leather Slip  1 (d) 
2 Style 2 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  Both Finger Grip Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes Short Leather Slip  2 (d) 
3 Style 3 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  1-1/2 Bolo Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None No Wide Top Slip Discontinued (d) 
4 New Guinea Brush Knife 7"x1-3/8"       Leaf Shape Brushed  Finish  Both Bolo Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None No Wide Top Slip Discontinued  
5 Navy Knife 7"x1" Clip Point Brushed  Finish  Single Bolo Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None No Wide Top Slip Discontinued  
5 Short NON CATALOG Short Navy 5    5-1/2"x1"        Clip Point Brushed  Finish  Single Bolo Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None No Hamden Short Roundtop  Discontinued (e)
6 Style 6 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  1-1/2 Finger Grip Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets Yes Steel "S" Yes Hamden Period Miscelaneous 3 (d) 
7 Style 7 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  Both Finger Grip Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets Yes Steel "S" Yes Hamden Period Miscelaneous 4 (d) 
8 Paratrooper Knife 9.5" Saber Blade Brushed  Finish  Single Bolo Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None No Thk. Leather Laced Edge Discontinued  
9 Marine Knife 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  1-1/2 Finger Grip Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes Hamden Period Miscelaneous 5  
10 Floating Knife 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  Single Bolo Mahogany w/   Hardwood Rivets None No Leather or Plastek 9  
11 NON CATALOG (Marine w/guard) 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed  Finish  1-1/2 Finger Grip Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets Yes Steel "S" Yes Hamden Period Miscelaneous 6  
12 NON CATALOG  Utility 4-1/4" x 1" Straight Back   Brushed  Finish  Single Smooth w/ Bottom Swell  Rock Maple w/ Lead Rivets None No Short Offset-Point Leather  ??? (f)
13 Type I NON CATALOG  Throwing Knife   Arrowhead     9"x 1"  Brushed  Finish  Entire Point No  Handle No Handle None N/A Leather Pouch 10  
13 Type II NON CATALOG  Throwing Knife   Arrowhead       7-1/2" x 1-1/4"    Brushed  Finish  Entire Point No  Handle No Handle None N/A Leather Pouch Discontinued  
 MIAMI KNIVES  1949-1980     
STYLE NUMBER MIAMI KNIFE NAME  BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE       MATERIAL (g) GUARD EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST MIAMI MODEL NOTES
1 Commando Combat 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  Leather w/ Full      Laced Edge  1  
2 Ranger Combat 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed Both Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  Leather w/ Full      Laced Edge  2  
3 Jungle Fighting Knife w/ Hilt 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Leather w/ Full      Laced Edge  3  
3 SF 5th. Special Forces 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes None Issued Discontinued (h)
4 Jungle Fighting Knife w/ Hilt 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed Both Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Leather w/ Full      Laced Edge  4  
5 Army Occupational 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  Leather w/ 3/4     Laced Edge  5  
6 Patton  Occupational 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Leather w/ 3/4     Laced Edge  6  
7 Survival Chopper  5"x1-1/4" Clip Point Brushed Single w/ Teeth on top Shallow Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets None No  Leather w/      Laced Edge  7 (i)  
8 Survival Skin Diver 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed Single w/ Teeth on top Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  Heavy Rubber or Laced Leather 8  
9 Floating Knife 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed Single Bolo Mahogany w/   Wood Rivets None No  Leather w/ 3/4     Laced Edge  9  
10 Throwing Knives  Set of 3 9"x1" Arrowhead Brushed Entire Point No Handle No Handle None N/A Leather Pouch 10  
11 Utility 4"x1-1/2" Straight Back Brushed Single Shallow Finger Grip Walnut w/ Lead Rivets None No  Leather w/ Plain    or Laced Edge  11  
12 Pen Knife - Secret Agent 3-1/2"x1/4" Spear Point Brushed Single "Butterfly" Design Aluminum None No Handles Fold Up Into a Pen 12 (j)
Large 2 Engraved Display Piece 15-3/8" x 1-1/2" Spear Point Brushed Both Finger Grip Walnut w/ 4 Lead Rivets None Yes  None N/A (k)
Large 4 Display Piece 13-1/4" x 1-1/2" Spear Point Brushed Both Finger Grip Rosewood w/ 4 Lead Rivets Brass Yes  None N/A (l)
 ST. AUGUSTINE KNIVES  1980-1982     
STYLE NUMBER ST. AUGUSTINE KNIFE NAME  BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH (m) SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE MATERIAL(n)   GUARD EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST ST. AUG. MODEL NOTES
1 Commando Combat 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  Leather   M-1  
2 Ranger Combat - Green Beret 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed Both Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  Leather   M-2  
3 Jungle Combat 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Leather   M-3  
4 Jungle Combat / 4th. Anglico 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed Both Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Leather   M-4A (o)
5 Army Occupational 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  Leather   Discontinued  
6 Patton  Occupational 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Leather   Discontinued  
7SS Survival Chopper  5"x1-1/4"x 3/16" Clip Point Brushed SS Steel Single w/ Teeth on top Shallow Finger Grip Micarta None No  Leather   Discontinued (p)
8SS Survival Skin Diver 7"x1-1/2"x1/2" Spear Point Brushed SS Steel Single w/ Teeth on top Finger Grip Removable Micarta None Yes  Leather   Discontinued (p)
9 Floating Knife 7"x1" Clip Point Brushed Single Bolo Mahogany w/ Wood Rivets None No  Leather Discontinued (q)
10 Throwing Knives  Set of 3 9"x1" Arrowhead Brushed Entire Point No Handle No Handle None N/A Leather Pouch Discontinued (r)
11 "Wells Fargo" Utility 4"x1-1/2" Straight Back Brushed Single Shallow Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets None No  Leather Plain Edge Discontinued  
12 Pen Knife - Secret Agent 3-1/2"x1/4" Spear Point Brushed Single "Butterfly" Design Aluminum None No Handles Fold Up Into Pen Discontinued  
13 "Flying Moon" Boot dagger 2-1/2"x1" 7" Overall Brushed SS Steel      Both ??? Micarta None No Leather  Concealable    Discontinued  
14 "Eagles Claw" Skinner 4-1/2" Overall Brushed Single w/ Teeth on top ??? Micarta None No ??? Discontinued  
15 "2506 Brigade" Bay of Pigs  7"x1" Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch Both Round Smooth White Micarta None No Hand Made Wall Cabinate Discontinued (s)
16 "2506 Brigade" Member 7"x1" Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch Both Round Smooth White Micarta None No Hand Made Wall Cabinate Discontinued  (t)
17 Special WW-II Commemorative 7"x1" Spear Point Brushed Both Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Steel  Yes None Discontinued (u)
18 Special WW-II  John Ek Legend  7"x1" Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch Both Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Steel  Yes Hand Made Wall Cabinate Discontinued (v)
JE  John Ek Commemorative  7"x1" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 or Both Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Steel  Yes Unknown Discontinued (w)
  RICHMOND KNIVES  1982-1993 & RICHMOND BENCHMADE KNIVES  1993-1997
MODEL  NUMBER RICHMOND KNIFE NAME BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE MATERIAL GUARD    EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST RICH. MODEL NOTES
Diver-UDT Diver-UDT 5"x1" Spear Point Bead Blasted Single w/ Teeth on top Handprint® Rubber / X-Head Screws Steel Yes Kydex Unsold stock to Blackjack (x)
DP-3DS Desert Storm Desert Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Desert Camo Paracord BB Brass  Yes Desert Tan Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (y) (z)
DP-3 Late Desert Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Desert Camo Paracord Brass  Yes Desert Tan Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (y)
DP-4DS Desert Storm Desert Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted Both Paragrip® Desert Camo Paracord BB Brass  Yes Desert Tan Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (y) (z)
DP-4 Late Desert Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Desert Camo Paracord Brass  Yes Desert Tan Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (y)
G-1 Gunner 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws None Yes Tan Leather or OD Web Discontinued Until 2007  
G-2 Gunner 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws None Yes Tan Leather or OD Web Discontinued Until 2007  
G-3 Gunner 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes Tan Leather or OD Web Discontinued Until 2007  
G-4   Gunner 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes Tan Leather or OD Web Discontinued Until 2007 (aa)
G-4 First 500 Gunner Model First 500 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed w/ LM Both Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes Tan Leather or OD Web Discontinued (bb)
IRS-3 International Rescue Safety? 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® International   Orange Paracord Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued  (cc) (dd)
IRS-4 International Rescue Safety? 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Orange Paracord Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (cc (dd
JP-3 Jungle Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Jungle Camo Paracord Black Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (ee)  
JP·4 Jungle Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted Both Paragrip® Jungle Camo Paracord Black Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (ee)  
M-1 M-1 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws None Yes Black Leather or Black Web Discontinued  
M-2 M-2 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws None Yes Black Leather or Black Web Discontinued  
M-3 M-3 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes Black Leather or Black Web M-3  
M-4 M-4 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes Black Leather or Black Web M-4   
M-4A ANGLICO Commando  6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Narrow Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Short Brass Yes Unknown Discontinued (ff)
M-4CS M-4 Lead Smooth Micarta   6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Smooth Handprint® Smooth Micarta / Lead Rivets Brass Yes Black Leather or Black Web Discontinued (gg)
0-3 Oak 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Oak Staminawood / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued  
0-4     Oak 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Oak Staminawood / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued  
P-1 Pakkawood 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Pakkawood / Lead Rivets None Yes Black Leather or Black Web Discontinued  
P-2 Pakkawood 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Pakkawood / Lead Rivets None Yes Black Leather or Black Web Discontinued  
P-3 Pakkawood 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Pakkawood / Lead Rivets Brass Yes Black Leather or Black Web Discontinued  
P-4 Pakkawood 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Pakkawood / Lead Rivets Brass Yes Black Leather or Black Web Discontinued  
S-3 Stag 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Staghorn / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (hh)
S-4 Stag 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Staghorn / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (hh)
S-4 50th. Anniversary  Deluxe 150 Stag 6-5/8" Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch Both Handprint® Staghorn / Engr. X-Head Screws Engraved Brass Yes Walnut Case w/   Glass Window Unsold stock to Blackjack (hh) (ii) (jj)
S/F-3 Survival / Fighter 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Olive-drab Paracord Brass Yes OD Web PG-3 (kk)
S/F-4 Survival / Fighter 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Olive-drab Paracord Brass Yes OD Web PG-4  
SOF BLACK SOF Black Ltd. Ed. of 100 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord BB Square Steel Yes Black Web w/ Black P-cord Unsold stock to Blackjack (ll)
SOF GREEN SOF Green Ltd. Ed. of 100 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Green Paracord BB Square Steel Yes OD Web w/     Green P-cord Unsold stock to Blackjack (ll)
SOF JUNGLE SOF Jungle Ltd. Ed. of 100 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Jungle Camo Paracord BB Square Steel Yes OD Web w/ Jungle P-cord Unsold stock to Blackjack (ll)
MACV-SOG MACV-SOG Ltd. Ed. of 500 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed w/ Laser Marking 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Grooved Black Brass  Yes Wood Case Tiger Stripe Lined  Unsold stock to Blackjack (mm)
SWAT-3 SWAT 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Brass Yes   Black Web PB-3  
SWAT-4 SWAT 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Black Paracord Brass Yes   Black Web PB-4  
 Thrower Single Professional Thrower 8-1/4" Arrow Point Bead Blasted Arrow Head No Handle N/A None N/A Black Leather Unsold stock to Blackjack (nn)
 Thrower Set of 3 Professional Thrower Set   8-1/4" Arrow Point Bead Blasted Arrow Head No Handle N/A None N/A 3 Knife Black Leather Unsold stock to Blackjack (nn)
 Thrower Single Large Thrower 10" Arrow Point Brushed  Arrow Head No Handle N/A None N/A OD Small Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (oo)
 Throwing Knife Set Small Thrower Set of 6 8-1/4" Arrow Point Bead Blasted Arrow Head No Handle N/A None N/A OD Cordura Roll Bag Unsold stock to Blackjack (nn)
W-4 Wood 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (pp)  
WAR Warrior 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Handprint® Walnut / Maple w/ Copper Rivets BB Square Steel Yes OD Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (qq) (rr)
DESERT WAR Desert Warrior 6-5/8" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Handprint® Maple w/ Copper Rivets BB Square Steel Yes Desert Tan Web Unsold stock to Blackjack (rr) (ss)
WM-1 Wood Maple 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Maple / X-Head Screws None Yes Tan Web Discontinued (tt)
WM-2 Wood Maple 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Maple / X-Head Screws None Yes Tan Web Discontinued (tt)
WM-3 Wood Maple 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Maple / X-Head Screws Brass Yes Tan Web Discontinued (tt)
WM-4 Wood Maple 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Maple / X-Head Screws Brass Yes Tan Web Discontinued (tt)
  AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION KNIVES  1986-1991   
MODEL  NUMBER AHF KNIFE NAME BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE MATERIAL GUARD EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST AHF  MODEL NOTES
45th. Anniv. Hamden 6 The Old-Style 100 7"x1"           Spear Point Blued 1-1/2 Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Flat Brass Yes Wood Case w/ Info Sheet Base      Discontinued (uu)
45th. Anniv. M-4 The New-Style 500 6-5/8"          Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes Black Leather or Wood Case Discontinued (vv)
Bay of Pigs    Bay of Pigs 6-5/8"          Spear Point Satin Finish w/ Etching Both Handprint® Brown Pakkawood X-Head Screws Brass Yes Wood Case Discontinued (ww)
G-4 D-Day Ek Knife The D-Day Ek Knife 6-5/8"          Spear Point Satin Finish w/ Etching Both Handprint® Chec. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass w/ Ser. No. Yes Wood Case Optional Unsold stock to Blackjack (xx)
G-4 D-Day Museum Ver. The D-Day Museum Version 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch Both Handprint® Chec. Walnut / Engr. X-Head Screws Engraved Brass Yes Oak Case w/ Glass Window Unsold stock to Blackjack (yy)
Miami #2  Last Miami #2's Ltd. Ed. of 50 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Etching Both Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes Green Velvet Clamshell Box Discontinued (zz)
Miami #4  Last Miami #4's Ltd. Ed. of 50 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Etching Both Finger Grip Maple w/ Lead Rivets Brass Yes Green Velvet  Clamshell Box Discontinued (zz)
Field Grade Throwers Thrower  Ltd. Ed. of 50 Pair 8-1/4"          Arrow Point Blackened  Bead Blast Both No Handle Two White Rawhide Wraps None N/A Green Velvet  Clamshell Box Discontinued (aaa)
Presentation Throwers Thrower  Ltd. Ed. of 50 Pair 8-1/4"            Arrow Point Polished & Blued Both No Handle Two Tan Rawhide Wraps None N/A Green Velvet  Clamshell Box Discontinued (aaa)
Model 4 Ltd. Ed. of 2500  U.S. Airborne Forces 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Engraving Both Handprint® Brown Pakkawood X-Head Screws Brass Yes Wood Case w/ Clear Cover Discontinued (bbb) 
Model 4 Ltd. Ed. of 2500  U.S. Army Special Forces 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Engraving Both Handprint® Lime Pakkawood X-Head Screws Brass Yes Wood Case w/ Clear Cover Discontinued (bbb) 
Model 4 Ltd. Ed. of 2500  U.S. Army Rangers 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Engraving Both Handprint® Black Pakkawood X-Head Screws Brass Yes Wood Case w/ Clear Cover Discontinued (bbb) 
Model 2 Ltd. Ed. of 2500  U.S. Navy Seals/UDT 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Engraving Both Handprint® Ivory Pakkawood X-Head Screws Brass Yes Wood Case w/ Clear Cover Discontinued (bbb) 
Model 3 Ltd. Ed. of 2500  U.S. Marine Recon 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Engraving 1-1/2 Handprint® Tan Pakkawood X-Head Screws Brass Yes Wood Case w/ Clear Cover Discontinued (bbb) 
Model 1 Ltd. Ed. of 2500  Air Special Operations 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished w/ Engraving 1-1/2 Handprint®  Green Pakkawood X-Head Screws Brass Yes Wood Case w/ Clear Cover Discontinued (bbb) 
BLACKJACK KNIVES  1993-1995     
MODEL  NUMBER BLACKJACK KNIFE NAME BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE MATERIAL GUARD EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST BLACK- JACK MODEL NOTES
Diver-UDT Diver-UDT / N-11UDT 5"                 Spear Point Bead Blasted Single w/ Teeth on top Handprint® Rubber & Micarta / X-Head Screws Steel Yes Kydex & Black Web Discontinued (ccc)
G-4 D-Day The D-Day Ek Knife 6-5/8"          Spear Point Brushed & Engraved Both Handprint® Chec. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass w/ Ser. No. Yes No Sheath Issued Discontinued (ddd)
G-4 No Engraving  D-Day without Engraving 6-5/8"          Spear Point Polished No Engraving Both Handprint® Chec. Walnut / Engr. X-Head Screws Engraved Brass Yes No Sheath Issued Discontinued (eee)
 Limited Ed. Models 3 & 4 Limited Edition 1 of 10 NR Tan 6-1/2"        Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Tan Paracord BB Brass Yes Desert Tan Web or Drk. Brn. Leather Discontinued (fff)
M-3 Ek Model 3 6-1/2"        Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web or Black Web M-3  
M-3NR Ek Model 3 Non Reflective 6-1/2"        Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws BB Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (ggg)
M-3 Victory in Europe Victory in Europe 6-1/2"           Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes No Sheath Issued Discontinued  
M-3 MACV-SOG SOG 6-1/2"           Spear Point Brushed w/ Laser Marking 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Grooved Black Brass  Yes   Black Web Discontinued (hhh) (iii)
M-4   Ek Model 4 6-1/2"          Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web or Black Web M-4  
Ek Model 2 w/o Ex. Tang M-4 Guardless or M-4 No Guard  6-1/2"           Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass No OD Web or Black Web Discontinued (jjj)
M-4NR Ek Model 4 Non Reflective 6-1/2"           Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta / BB X-Head Screws BB Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (ggg)
M-4 Victory in the Pacific Victory in the Pacific 6-1/2"           Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes No Sheath Issued Discontinued  
PB-3 Ek Model 3 6-1/2"          Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Brass Yes   Black Web T/O-3  
PB-3 MACV-SOG     SOG           6-1/2"           Spear Point Brushed w/ Laser Marking 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Grooved Black Brass  Yes Black Web or None Discontinued (hhh)
PB-3 One of a Kind     PB-3 Blackjack One of a Kind 6-1/2"           Spear Point Brushed w/ Laser Marking 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Brass Yes Black Web Discontinued (kkk)
PB-3W Ek Model 3 War  6-1/2"           Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Square Steel Yes   Black Web Discontinued  
PB-3WB Ek Model 3 War Black 6-1/2"           Spear Point Black Powdercoat 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Blk. Square Steel Yes   Black Web Discontinued (lll)   (mmm) 
PB-4 Ek Model 4 6-1/2"           Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Black Paracord Brass Yes   Black Web T/O-4  
PB-4WB Ek Model 4 War Black 6-1/2"           Spear Point Black Powdercoat Both Paragrip® Black Paracord Blk. Square Steel Yes   Black Web Discontinued (lll)  (mmm) 
PD-3W SOF    Ek Model 3 War Desert SOF 6-1/2"           Spear Point Bead Blasted w/ Laser Marking  1-1/2 Paragrip® Desert Camo    Paracord BB Square Steel Yes Black Web Discontinued (nnn)
PG-3      Ek Model 3 6-1/2"        Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord Brass Yes OD Web S/F-3  
PG-3W   Ek Model 3 War  6-1/2"           Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord BB Square Steel Yes OD Web Discontinued  
PG-3W U.S.M.C. Ek Model 3 War U.S.M.C. 6-1/2"           Spear Point Bead Blasted w/ Laser Marking  1-1/2 Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord BB Square Steel Yes OD Web Discontinued (ooo)
PG-3W SF Green Berets  Ek Model 3 War Special Forces 6-1/2"           Spear Point Bead Blasted w/ Laser Marking  1-1/2 Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord BB Square Steel Yes OD Web Discontinued (ppp)
PG-4 Ek Model 4 6-1/2"        Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord Brass Yes OD Web S/F-4  
PG-4 One of a Kind Ek Model 4 One of a Kind 6-1/2"        Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (qqq)
PJ-3W SOF Ek Model 3 War Jungle SOF 6-1/2"           Spear Point Bead Blasted w/ Laser Marking  1-1/2 Paragrip® Dark Jungle Camo Paracord BB Square Steel Yes OD Web or Black Web Discontinued (nnn)
S-4 50th. Anniversary  Deluxe 150 6-1/2"           Spear Point Polished w/ Gold Etch Both Handprint® Staghorn / Engr. X-Head Screws Engraved Brass Yes OD Web or Black Web Discontinued (rrr)
 Thrower Large Throwing Knife 10" Arrow Point Brushed Arrow Head No Handle No Handle None N/A None Discontinued (sss)
 Thrower Small Throwing Knife 8-1/4" Arrow Point Bead Blasted Arrow Head No Handle No Handle None N/A None Discontinued (sss)
WD-3 Ek Model 3 6-1/2" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Smooth Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web or Black Web Discontinued  
WD-3 U.S.M.C. Ek Model 3 6-1/2" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Smooth Walnut / BB X-Head Screws BB Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (ttt) 
WD-3NR Ek Model 3 6-1/2" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Handprint® Smooth Walnut / BB X-Head Screws BB Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (uuu)
WD-3 NR 1 of 100 Ek Model 3 One of One Hundred 6-1/2" Spear Point Bead Blasted w/ Laser Marking  1-1/2 Handprint® Smooth Walnut / BB X-Head Screws BB Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (vvv)
WD-3W Ek Model 3     Warrior 6-1/2" Spear Point Bead Blasted 1-1/2 Handprint® Maple / Brass Rivets BB Square Steel Yes OD Web Discontinued (www)
WD-3WB Ek Model 3 Warrior 6-1/2" Spear Point Black Powdercoat 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Maple / Brass Rivets Steel Yes Black Web Discontinued  
WD-3W One of a Kind Ek Model 3 One of a Kind 6-1/2" Spear Point Bead Blasted w/ Laser Marking  1-1/2 Handprint® Maple / Brass Rivets BB Square Steel Yes OD Web Discontinued (qqq)
WD-4 Ek Model 4 6-1/2" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Smooth Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued  
WD-4NR Ek Model 4 6-1/2" Spear Point Bead Blasted Both Handprint® Smooth Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued (xxx)
RICHMOND II KNIVES  1997-2014       
MODEL  NUMBER RICHMOND II KNIFE NAME BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH (yyy) SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE (zzz) HANDLE      MATERIAL GUARD EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST RICH. II MODEL NOTES
ACU-1 ACU RANGER 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® ACU Camo Paracord None Yes ACU Web Discontinued  
ACU-2 ACU RANGER 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® ACU Camo Paracord None Yes ACU Web Discontinued  
ACU-3 ACU RANGER 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® ACU Camo Paracord Brass Yes ACU Web Discontinued  
ACU-4 ACU RANGER 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® ACU Camo Paracord Brass Yes ACU Web Discontinued  
CW-1     Checkered  Walnut 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws None Yes Black Web or OD Web Discontinued  
CW-2   Checkered  Walnut 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws None Yes Black Web or OD Web Discontinued  
CW-3       Checkered  Walnut 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes Black Web or OD Web Discontinued  
CW-4 Checkered  Walnut 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Check. Walnut / X-Head Screws Brass Yes Black Web or OD Web Discontinued  
DP-3 Desert Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Desert Camo Paracord Brass  Yes Desert Tan Web Discontinued  
DP-3 U.S.M.C.  U.S.M.C. Desert Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed w/ Laser Marking 1-1/2 Paragrip® Desert Camo Paracord Brass  Yes Desert Tan Web Discontinued (aaaa)
DP-4 Desert Patrol 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Desert Camo Paracord Brass  Yes Desert Tan Web Discontinued  
HE-1 Historical Edition Model 1 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  WW-II Later Slip  Discontinued (bbbb)
HE-2 Historical Edition Model 2 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Maple w/ Lead Rivets None Yes  WW-II Later Slip  Discontinued (bbbb)
IM-3 Ivory Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Ivory Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes Olive-drab Web Discontinued (cccc)
IM-4 Ivory Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Ivory Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes Olive-drab Web Discontinued (cccc)
IO-4 International Orange P-cord 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® International Orange Paracord Brass Yes Olive-drab Web Discontinued (cccc)
M-1   Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws None Yes  Black Web w/ Toggle Discontinued (dddd)
M-2 Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws None Yes  Black Web w/ Toggle Discontinued (dddd)
M-3 Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes  Black Web w/ Toggle EK-43  
M-4 Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta X-Head Screws Brass Yes  Black Web w/ Toggle EK-44  
PL/M-1 Poured Lead Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta Lead Rivets None Yes  Black Web Discontinued  
PL/M-2 Poured Lead Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta Lead Rivets None Yes  Black Web Discontinued  
PL/M-3 Poured Lead Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Handprint® Black Micarta Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Black Web Discontinued  
PL/M-4 Poured Lead Black Micarta 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Handprint® Black Micarta Lead Rivets Brass Yes  Black Web Discontinued  
S/F-1 Survival / Fighter 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord None Yes OD Web Discontinued  
S/F-2 Survival / Fighter 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord None Yes OD Web Discontinued  
S/F-3 Survival / Fighter 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued  
S/F-4 Survival / Fighter 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Olive-Drab Paracord Brass Yes OD Web Discontinued  
T/O-1 TAC OPS 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord None Yes   Black Web Discontinued (eeee)
T/O-2 TAC OPS 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Black Paracord None Yes   Black Web Discontinued (eeee)
T/O-3 TAC OPS 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed 1-1/2 Paragrip® Black Paracord Brass Yes   Black Web Discontinued  
T/O-4 TAC OPS 6-5/8" Spear Point Brushed Both Paragrip® Black Paracord Brass Yes   Black Web Discontinued  
BARK RIVER KNIVES  2001   
MODEL  NUMBER BARK RIVER KNIFE NAME BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE MATERIAL GUARD EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST BARK RIVER MODEL NOTES
EK-2  Ek Commando #2 6-1/4" Spear Point Bead Blasted Both Smooth Slab Dark Gray Micarta w/ 2 Brass Rivets None Yes Black Leather Discontinued  
EK-2C Ek #2C 6-1/4" Spear Point Bead Blasted Both   Braded Cord Wrap  Black Paracord  None Yes Black Leather Discontinued (ffff)
EK-2C Ek #2C 6-1/4" Spear Point Bead Blasted Both   Braded Cord Wrap  Green Paracord  None Yes Black Leather Discontinued (ffff)
KA-BAR KNIVES  2015-PRESENT
MODEL  NUMBER KA-BAR       KNIFE NAME BLADE SHAPE BLADE FINISH SHARP EDGES HANDLE   TYPE HANDLE MATERIAL GUARD EXTENDED POMMEL SHEATH POST KA-BAR MODEL NOTES
EK43 Ek Model 3 6.6"x1" Spear Point Black Parkerized 1-1/2 Finger Grip Glass-Filled Nylon w/ X-Head Screws Steel "S" Yes  Celcon® Discontinued         in 2016  
EK44 Ek Model 4 6.6"x1" Spear Point Black Parkerized Both Finger Grip Glass-Filled Nylon w/ X-Head Screws  Steel "S" Yes  Celcon® Still in Production  
EK44 Ek Model 4 Marine Raider 6.6"x1" Spear Point Black Parkerized Both Finger Grip Glass-Filled Nylon w/ X-Head Screws  Steel "S" Yes  Celcon® Limited Edition of 100 (gggg)
EK13 Ek Commando Presentation 6.6"x1" Spear Point Polished Both Finger Grip Lacquered Walnut w/ X-Head Screws Stainless Steel "S" Yes Ka-Bar Tan Leather Still in Production (hhhh)
5 Navy Reproduction Model 5 Navy  6-7/8" Clip Point Brushed Finish  Single Bolo Walnut w/ Al Rivets None No Ka-Bar Dark Brown Leather Limited Edition of 50 (iiii)
                       
MODEL CODES   
ACU = Army Combat Uniform LM = Laser Marked
BB = Bead Blasted OD = Olive Drab
NR = Non reflective SS = Stainless Steel
BEFORE THE NUMERIC MODEL NUMBER MODEL NO. AFTER THE NUMERIC MODEL NUMBER
ACU = UCP Pattern Paracord 1 B = Black
CW = Checkered Walnut 2 C = Compact
DP = Desert Paracord 3 NR = Non Reflective (BB Blade & Brass Guard)
EK = Ka-Bar Models Designation 4 W = War Model  (BB Finish Blade & Steel Guard)
G (Gunner) = Checkered Walnut WB = War Black (Black Blade & Steel guard)
HE (Historical Edition) = Maple Lead
JP = Jungle Paracord
M = Black Micarta
O = Oak
P - Dark Brown Pakkawood
PB = Black Paracord
PD = Desert Paracord
PG = OD(Green) Paracord
PJ = Jungle Paracord
PL/M = Poured Lead/Micarta
S = Stag
S/F (Survival/Fighter) = OD(Green) Paracord
SWAT(Special Weapons And Tactics) = Black Paracord
T/O (Tac Ops) = Black Paracord
W = Checkered Walnut
WAR = Warrior (BB Finish &Steel Guard)
WD (Wood) = Smooth Walnut
                                           NOTES (Notes For Entire Column Are In Red)          
(a) Some Hamden knives can be found with Oak handles
(b) All Hamden guards were steel. A Hamden blade with brass guard is a later Miami or St. Augustine made knife
(c) Various style sheaths were used over time, the most common being the short pouch type
(d) These knives initially had only a style number and are not named in the Hamden Silent Partner booklets
(e) No serial numbers observed on any of these knives
(f) The only reference to the Style 12 that I know of is from the 1942 price list PL1942 
(g Most Miami knives were made with Walnut handles 
(h) The 5th Special Forces ordered 12 S.F. engraved #3s; They were never delivered. Ten are known to exist 
(i) 9" overall length; 5" blade with 3" serrated edge on blade top edge; Also known as "The Outer Space Knife"
(j) I don't believe this was an Ek made item as it was sold by multiple knife dealers.
(k)  Large Model 2 Salesman Sample knife 27" long with ''JOHN EK 1915-1976 / HAMDEN, CONN. - MIAMI, FLA." engraving
(l) Large Model 4 Salesman Sample knife 25-1/2" long with no markings
(m) In the latter years of St. Augustine, all models except the Survival Chopper were offered in a "Presentation Grade"
(n) Most of the St. Augustine knives have handles that are more slender and rounded as compared to the Hamden and Miami knives
(o)  Also called the "Fourth ANGLICO Comando". ANGLICO is a U.S.M.C. Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
(p) Stainless steel blades with micarta handles
(q) Offered in Presentation Grade only
(r) Issued with sheath and shoulder rig
(s) Commemorative of the Bay of Pigs Invasion 1961; "Presentation Grade" only; Acid etched by Aurum Etchings of Dallas, Texas
(t) Same as "2506 Brigade" Bay of Pigs but with Brigade Members ID number;  Gold filled acid etched by Aurum Etchings of Dallas, Texas
(u) Special WW-II Commemorative; Original handmade WW-II Style 7 knives
(v) Special WW-II Commemorative; Original handmade WW-II Style 7 knives; Gold filled acid etched "Legend of a Knife-Maker (9-29-1915 ---- 10-21-1976)"
(w) John Ek Commemorative Special Edition; Very limited number in Models 3 or 4; WW-II blades rehandeled by Gary Ek
(x) Benchmade knife produced only between 1993-1997
(y) Some boxes marked "DESERT RECON"
(z) Reverse ricasso has the "Operation / Desert Storm" wreath and shield emblem
(aa) Some boxes marked W-4
(bb) Laser marked "GUNNER MODEL - FIRST 500 - LIMITED EDITION"
(cc) Unsure of the meaning of IRS; Nomenclature found in the Oct. 1991 Knife World Article by Cpt. Paul L. Brubaker AUS(ret)
(dd) Two different estimates are stated for the number of knives made with orange paracord in the late 80's early 90's: 1) About 24; 2) Less than 100 
(ee) Bead Blasted blade and blackened brass guard
(ff) The Model M-4A is a Richmond micarta model 4 with narrower handle and shorter guard; Shown in Buerlein's book on page 156, Fig. 238A
(gg) Cutlery Shoppe Exclusive design. Has smooth micarta handle with poured lead rivets. 
(hh) Probably the rarest handle material encountered
(ii) Mirror polish, blade has gold filled engraving; guard and screws engraved and gold plated; "Deluxe 150 / nn of 150" on reverse ricasso
(jj) Engraved on one blade tang edge is "Ek Commando Knife Company Richmond, Virginia"; Other edge has "Celebrating 50 Years As America's Finest 1941-1991"
(kk) Some S/F-3 knives around 1986 had a thinner brass guard and tapered handle tang
(ll) SOF Limited Edition; 100 in each of 3 versions; Sold at 1990's SOF show in Orlando Florida; Etched serial "nn/100"; Laser marked SOF logo
(mm) SOG Limited edition of 500; Numbered "nnn / 500"; Extensive Laser marking; Black guard has grooves; Wood box w/ Tiger Stripe Camo lining; MACV-SOG patch included
(nn) No hole in handle and bead blast finish; The 50th. Anniversary Catalog lists the length at 10 inches but they are only 8-1/4 inches
(oo) Hole in handle and brush finish
(pp) Same as knife G-4
(qq) Very early knives have smooth walnut handles and are Richmond VA marked; Handles have no "U.S." stamp
(rr) Large copper handle rivets & washers same as used on the British M.O.D. 3 & 4 knives; Some handles stamped "U.S." and some not
(ss) Knives with desert tan web sheath have boxes marked both "WAR" and "DESERT WAR" 
(tt) Maple handles similar to the WAR knives but with brass X-Head screws. Also have GulF War Logos and Desert Tan sheaths
(uu) Original Hamden blades are blued, have original serial numbers as well as an issue number from 1 to 100 on reverse blade side
(vv) Laser marked "Ek Commando Knife  45th. Anniversary 1941–1986" on logo side; etched number on reverse ricasso
(ww) Limited edition of 50; May be acid etched as the etching has a white frosted appearance
(yy) Satin finish; engraving both blade sides but no gold fill; serial number on brass guard edge on the Ek logo side 
(xx) Mirror polish, gold plated engraving both blade sides; guard and screws engraved w/ acorns and gold plated; numbered on brass guard edge on the Ek logo side  
(zz) Throwers engraved "John Ek Knife" in a double line italic font over single line engraving "MIAMI, FLA." and numbered "NN-A" & "NN-B" in a single line engraving 
(aaa) Engraved "John Ek Knife" in a double line italic font over single line engraving "MIAMI, FLA." and numbered "2/nn" or "4/nn" in single line engraving
(bbb) American Elite Forces Fighting Knife Collection Knives - 6 Types
(ccc) Found with both rubber and gray micarta handles and with both Kydex and web sheaths
(ddd) Mirror polish, engraved both blade sides but only some have gold fill; guard and screws engraved w/ acorns; numbered on guard 
(eee) Stock from Richmond; D-Day knife with high polish blade but no etch or logo
(fff) Limited edition of 10 #3 and #4 knives with tan paracord; Some laser marked "John Ek Limited Edition / one of ten"; Some with brown leather, some with desert tan web
(ggg) Very few NR knives observed with the micarta handle
(hhh) Stock from Richmond; Some are numbered; Extensive Laser etching; Black guard has filework; 
(iii) Some of the Blackjack issued knives have black micarta rather than the original black paracord wrapped handles 
(jjj) Basically an M-2 without the extended tang; About 50 were made
(kkk) Some knives are laser marked with the Blackjack Cards and Dagger logo followed by the "BLACKJACK / ONE OF A KIND" motto
(lll) Most black blades are powdercoated but some are blued 
(mmm) Some blades have the Ek Logo in white and others do not; Some boxes marked "Spec Operations Knife" 
(nnn) SOF logo on the Ek logo side of the blade; Not numbered;Some have Dark Jungle and some Desert Tan paracord handles
(ooo) U.S.M.C. scroll is laser marked on the Ek logo blade side
(ppp) Two hundred made with the Green Berets logo mid blade under the Ek logo
(qqq) Knives are laser marked with "BLACKJACK / ONE OF A KIND" some on the Ek logo blade side, some on the opposite side
(rrr) Stock from Richmond; mirror polish blade has gold filled engraving; guard and screws engraved and gold plated; not numbered on reverse ricasso; no blade tang edge engraving
(sss) These are Ek Marked throwers, not the Blackjack Broadhead or Mini-Broadhead
(ttt) This is the same knife as the WD-3 but with a "U.S.M.C." laser marking 
(uuu) This is the same knife as the WD-3NR 1 of 100 but without the "John Ek Limited Edition" / "one of one hundred" laser marking 
(vvv) This is the same knife as the WD-3NR but are laser marked "John Ek Limited Edition / one of one hundred" on the Ek logo side
(www) Similar to the Richmond WAR knife but the handle has smaller brass rivets instead of the large copper ones
(xxx) A few with Maple handles have been observed
(yyy) In July 2007 a tactical low glare bead blast blade finish was offered as an option
(zzz) in December 2006 wider, deeper "Gripping Grooves™" introduced on the Micarta handled knives
(aaaa) U.S.M.C. scroll is laser marked on the Ek logo blade side; Note this has a brushed blade and bright brass guard
(bbbb) Hamden era style reproduction knives; Laser marked "Ek COMMANDO KNIFE / RICHMOND, VA" and a serial Number of "1Ennn" or "2Ennn"
(cccc) Special Order; Unknown number made
(dddd) Some can be found with a short black leather sheath with large Ek stamp issued around 2013
(eeee) Although offered on the Richmond website, I have only seen a single paracord wrapped Ek knife without a guard
(ffff) The braded paracord handled Ek#2C knives were made by Bark River for Expedition Knives Inc.  
(gggg)  Limited edition of 100; Knives laser marked "THE US MARINE RAIDERS CELEBRATE THE / 10th. ANNIVERSARY OF MARSOC 2006-2016"
(hhhh) Introduced in 2017; 440C High Polish blade; Guard is Copper Coated Stainless Steel; Walnut handle;
(iiii) Introduced in 2020; Limited edition of 50; Satin 1095 Cro-Van blade; Bolo Style Walnut handle; Knives laser marked; Have serial number