Ek Aussie Commando Knife

In this video we will look at a beautiful knife, the Ek Australian Commando Knife, AKA the Australian Bowie Knife. These knives originated in Australia around the time of the Second World War and were used by us military forces in the Pacific theater as well as by (obviously) our Aussie allies.

[@tom_olofsson]

I have always liked these. Thanks for sharing.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Me too! Thanks for watching.

[@maddogtannen1966]

I have many Ek knives .. None older than 1985 .. Generally from 1985 - 1999 .. I've always liked Ek knives .. I collect knives and make knives as well .. Thanks for the video ..

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for watching! I have a couple of other Ek knives as well. I guess it is time to do another video.

[@JunkyardFox]

Very interesting knife. I’ve never seen or heard of it before. Makes me think of it as a ‘tactical Kephart’

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

The wide, spear point blade is one of the things I love about this knife!

[@PRDreams]

I'm glad James Junkyard Fox sent me this way. I love history ❤

[@tcranger85]

Same here, subscribed! Thanks for sending James another 001!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I'm glad you came by! I hope you like the content.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

@@tcranger85 Thanks for the sub! He should have the 001 knife, there would not be a Snake Eater without him.

[@CoyoteRidge]

Hey man, that was a great thing you did for James. Gave ya a sub.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for the sub! James is an awesome content creator. I hope someday I can be as good at this as he is.

[@JohnDoe-yg6ed]

I have a CASE XX version of this, theatric made during ww2 I take it because I can’t find any info on case making one. I’ve been told that chances are it was made from the CASE XX bolo (machete) and it’s probably my favorite theatric knife I own

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I have heard of machetes being modified into fighting knives, and that makes perfect sense, I just don't have any documented instances to cite as a reference.

[@johnjacobs3502]

Junkyard Fox sent me

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Thanks for coming by!

[@litsci4690]

You will regret having sold it, if you don't already.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

It hasn't sold yet and I constantly think about taking down the auction and putting her in the safe.

[@litsci4690]

@@FreeAmericaChannel I wish I had a son or daughter who could and would appreciate the knives I've collected. As it is, I should sell mine for the cash. But, I'm not ready to let go. ;-)