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product_id: 15887356
title: "John Ek Commando Knife Co. - EK44 a 6.625 inch 1095 Cro-Van Steel Blade sets in a Glass Filled Nylon Handle 12.625 inch Overall. 56-58 HRC Made in USA"
brand: "ka-bar"
price: "C$14691"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Ka Bar"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/15887356-john-ek-commando-knife-co-ek44-a-6-625-inch
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
---

# Glass filled nylon handle for durability 6.625" 1095 Cro-Van steel blade 56-58 HRC hardness for edge retention John Ek Commando Knife Co. - EK44 a 6.625 inch 1095 Cro-Van Steel Blade sets in a Glass Filled Nylon Handle 12.625 inch Overall. 56-58 HRC Made in USA

**Brand:** ka-bar
**Price:** C$14691
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the Edge: Command Every Adventure with KA-BAR EK44

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** John Ek Commando Knife Co. - EK44 a 6.625 inch 1095 Cro-Van Steel Blade sets in a Glass Filled Nylon Handle 12.625 inch Overall. 56-58 HRC Made in USA by ka-bar
- **How much does it cost?** C$14691 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/15887356-john-ek-commando-knife-co-ek44-a-6-625-inch)

## Best For

- ka-bar enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ka-bar brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in the USA:** Proudly manufactured in the USA, ensuring top-tier craftsmanship and reliability for serious outdoor and survival enthusiasts.
- • **Ergonomic Command:** Glass-filled nylon handle designed for a confident, non-slip grip that fits perfectly in your hand during intense use.
- • **Battle-Ready Blade:** Precision-crafted 6.625-inch 1095 Cro-Van steel blade engineered for superior edge retention and easy sharpening.
- • **Full Tang Strength:** Robust full tang construction delivers unmatched durability and balance, with a skull crusher pommel for tactical versatility.
- • **Tactical Sheath Included:** Comes with a rugged EK43S sheath for secure carry and quick access, perfect for hunting, camping, or survival missions.

## Overview

The KA-BAR John Ek Commando EK44 features a 6.625-inch 1095 Cro-Van steel blade with a 56-58 HRC hardness rating, housed in a durable glass-filled nylon handle. This full tang fixed blade knife, made in the USA, offers exceptional balance, ergonomic grip, and tactical versatility, making it a top choice for hunting, survival, and outdoor professionals seeking reliable performance and rugged durability.

## Description

desertcart.com : KA-BAR John Ek Commando Knife Co. - EK44 a 6.625 inch 1095 Cro-Van Steel Blade sets in a Glass Filled Nylon Handle 12.625 inch Overall. 56-58 HRC Made in USA : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Good knife, I like it. - As an enthusiast in the knife world I know good steel, bad steel and okay steel. KaBar uses a more than decent steel for their knives that will hold up to tough use if used properly. The steel will take an edge and retains it fairly well but is easy to re-sharpen. Could the material quality be better? Certainly. But do they make a solid product for the price point? Absolutely. From my personal perspective, what we have here is supremely better than KaBar's general 'USMC-style' knife offering for one specific reason: this knife has an actual full tang, not the typical 'rat tail' tang KaBar is known for. This knife has a confident weight to it, and the handle design fits amazingly in the hand--it's a very ergonomically designed knife. The tang even extends beyond the handle for a 'skull crusher' pommel design or could be used as a so-so prying instrument. The blade is surprisingly thick, has a great grind to it and is shaped in a way where I'm confident in its design to be a sturdy knife. The double-edge of this knife more or less is designed for killing, as opposed to being a 'work knife' but it would work well as a camping knife all the same if the user exercises a little extra caution to account for accidents that could present themselves that a single edged knife would not present. That said, the sheath is fine--it's of the same quality as any other KaBar sheath BUT my knife seems to catch a little on inserting due to the angle. Still no big deal, it's a solid sheath. If I could suggest anything it would be making the handles a bit more rigid for gripping texture but even without it you still get a good grip purchase on this thing, the handle is massive anyway. Either way, this was a good purchase, I would buy again and may even buy a 2nd one just so I'll always have one if the first one breaks.
Review: Beautiful - Great knife. Perfect construction and sharp.

## Features

- Manufactured: USA
- Overall Length: 12.625” Blade Length: 6.625”
- Handle: Glass Filled Nylon Blade Stamp: KA-BAR/Ek Commando Knife Co.
- Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Thickness: 0.154”
- Sheath: EK43S

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ZXOGZ70 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #92,031 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #243 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | Compound Bevel |
| Blade Length | 6.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | 1095 CRO-VAN |
| Blade Shape | Double-Edged Spear Point |
| Blade Type | Fixed Blade |
| Brand | KA-BAR |
| Brand Name | KA-BAR |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (329) |
| Date First Available | June 18, 2015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00617717201448 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon |
| Included Components | Knife, Sheath |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14 x 4 x 3 inches |
| Item Length | 12.5 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.78 x 3.31 x 2.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 317.5 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sportsman Supply Inc. |
| Material | 1095 CRO-VAN |
| Model Name | EK44 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Package Weight | 0.53 Kilograms |
| Part Number | EK44 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Hunting |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Set Name | John Ek Commando Knife Co. |
| Shape | Double-Edged Spear Point |
| Size | 12.625 inch |
| Special Feature | Non Slip |
| Sport Type | Outdoors |
| Style | Modern |
| Suggested Users | Knives |
| Theme | Military/Survival |
| UPC | 617717201448 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** 1095 CRO-VAN
- **Brand:** KA-BAR
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Glass Reinforced Nylon
- **Included Components:** Knife, Sheath
- **Model Name:** EK44
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Hunting
- **Special Feature:** Non Slip
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this knife made in the USA?**
A: It is made right here in New York, USA

**Q: Is this a full tang knife?**
A: Yes, full tang.

**Q: Will it ship to cali?**
A: Short answer yes just don't get caught with it outside your house otherwise it'll ship fine

**Q: Does the sheath dull the knife ?**
A: It appears that after taking the knife out of the sheath a number of times, the black finish has become slightly scuffed on the FLAT part of the blade.  I'm guessing this is because of the plastic securing ramps on the sheath. However, the edge itself seems perfectly fine and hasn't dulled at all.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good knife, I like it.
*by J***M on June 7, 2018*

As an enthusiast in the knife world I know good steel, bad steel and okay steel. KaBar uses a more than decent steel for their knives that will hold up to tough use if used properly. The steel will take an edge and retains it fairly well but is easy to re-sharpen. Could the material quality be better? Certainly. But do they make a solid product for the price point? Absolutely. From my personal perspective, what we have here is supremely better than KaBar's general 'USMC-style' knife offering for one specific reason: this knife has an actual full tang, not the typical 'rat tail' tang KaBar is known for. This knife has a confident weight to it, and the handle design fits amazingly in the hand--it's a very ergonomically designed knife. The tang even extends beyond the handle for a 'skull crusher' pommel design or could be used as a so-so prying instrument. The blade is surprisingly thick, has a great grind to it and is shaped in a way where I'm confident in its design to be a sturdy knife. The double-edge of this knife more or less is designed for killing, as opposed to being a 'work knife' but it would work well as a camping knife all the same if the user exercises a little extra caution to account for accidents that could present themselves that a single edged knife would not present. That said, the sheath is fine--it's of the same quality as any other KaBar sheath BUT my knife seems to catch a little on inserting due to the angle. Still no big deal, it's a solid sheath. If I could suggest anything it would be making the handles a bit more rigid for gripping texture but even without it you still get a good grip purchase on this thing, the handle is massive anyway. Either way, this was a good purchase, I would buy again and may even buy a 2nd one just so I'll always have one if the first one breaks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by S***N on January 19, 2026*

Great knife. Perfect construction and sharp.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KA-BAR EXCELLENCE!
*by A***R on January 18, 2026*

Wow, American craftsmanship at its best!

## Frequently Bought Together

- KA-BAR EK44, Ek EK44 4 with Sheath , Black 12.625 inch
- KA-BAR Sharpener
- KA-BAR Attachment System, Black, One Size (9916)

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