John Ek gained fame in WWII for his practical fighting knives. He died on 21 October 1976.
The Ek Commando Knife Company, managed by Vincent M. Signorelli produced a popular line of fighting knives in the great Ek tradition during the late 80's and early 90's. Personally I have models I-5 (customized by the Richmond, VA factory custom shop), S/F-6 and BTB.
BlackJack acquired Ek during the early 90's and then went belly up under circumstances that did not endear their management to many.
I have no idea what the legal status is of the Ek tradename and designs at this point. I do know John's son Gary continues as an independent maker in Florida. He operated out of St. Augustine in the late 80s and subsequently relocated to Miami.
I've always felt that the dagger and bowie designs were inherently practical and attractive. Further that their demise and lack of availability has been a most unfortunate loss.
Does anyone have any idea what the current legal status is of this grand marque? Anyone know what became of Vince Signorelli? Is he still active in the industry? I certainly enjoyed my exchanges by snail mail with him in '90 and '91. Am I alone in wishing for a new quality production of these designs in CPM 420V, CPM 3V, BG-42, VG-10, or Talonite? Wouldn't that be a grand event?
Comments solicited!
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-=[Bob]=-
Always yield to temptation as it may never pass your way again!
God save us from those who want to save us from ourselves.
Forgive your enemies....but not before they're hanged!
Rascality has limits; stupidity has none.
I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!
[This message has been edited by bald1 (edited 30 January 1999).]
The Ek Commando Knife Company, managed by Vincent M. Signorelli produced a popular line of fighting knives in the great Ek tradition during the late 80's and early 90's. Personally I have models I-5 (customized by the Richmond, VA factory custom shop), S/F-6 and BTB.
BlackJack acquired Ek during the early 90's and then went belly up under circumstances that did not endear their management to many.
I have no idea what the legal status is of the Ek tradename and designs at this point. I do know John's son Gary continues as an independent maker in Florida. He operated out of St. Augustine in the late 80s and subsequently relocated to Miami.
I've always felt that the dagger and bowie designs were inherently practical and attractive. Further that their demise and lack of availability has been a most unfortunate loss.
Does anyone have any idea what the current legal status is of this grand marque? Anyone know what became of Vince Signorelli? Is he still active in the industry? I certainly enjoyed my exchanges by snail mail with him in '90 and '91. Am I alone in wishing for a new quality production of these designs in CPM 420V, CPM 3V, BG-42, VG-10, or Talonite? Wouldn't that be a grand event?
Comments solicited!
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-=[Bob]=-
Always yield to temptation as it may never pass your way again!
God save us from those who want to save us from ourselves.
Forgive your enemies....but not before they're hanged!
Rascality has limits; stupidity has none.
I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!
[This message has been edited by bald1 (edited 30 January 1999).]
