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The Hitler Youth (Hitler Jugend) was one of the earliest branches of the NSDAP, beginning in 1922, and comprised of boys ages ten to eighteen. Similar to today's Boy Scouts, the HJ taught physical and outdoors training but also provided a beginning to political indoctrination. Girls on the other hand joined the BMD (Bund Deutscher Mädel), a branch similar to our Girl Guides. In 1933 a knife for the HJ was introduced. Upon earning specific qualifications, the boys were able to wear their very own HJ Knife.

Like all German edged weapons, early pieces reflected the highest quality work with the best materials. Early period knives had nickeled steel hilts with black bakelite checkered grip plates. The obverse plate was fitted with an enameled HJ swastika insignia. Through 1938, these knives were acid etched with the HJ motto, "Blut und Ehre!" (Blood and Honor!). Scabbards were made of seamless sheet steel with a riveted leather hanger attached to the back. Later period examples were made with plain blades and usually held an RZM marking, and zinc based hilts.

In 1937 the organization adopted a leader dagger for older professionals in charge of training and educating the HJ youth. Wear for each of these was personally approved by Adolf Hitler. Each Hitler Youth Leader dagger was presented in a special red leather presentation case. Hitler Youth Leader daggers had silvered hilt fittings with a blue/black leather covered scabbard. The grip is wood based with tightly wrapped silver twisted wire. The pommel cap featured an HJ diamond to the top. The upper scabbard fitting portrayed an open-winged Hitler Youth eagle with swastika cut into the bird's chest. The blade was always also etched with the Hitler Youth motto, "Blut und Ehre!" (Blood and Honor!).

If you would like to learn more about Hitler Youth Daggers we have provided a guide for beginning collectors.

Hitler Youth Leader Knives   Early Hitler Youth Knives   Transitional Hitler Youth Knives   RZM Hitler Youth Knives   

Hitler Youth Leader Knives

The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives

The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives


“The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives” by Nathan Hogle, is a two-volume set containing almost a thousand pages of reference material.

For the first time in history, the most in-depth reference tool is now available for collectors of Hitler Youth knives! This research study offers an incredible amalgamation of: historical records, period documentation and construction requirements, ... Read and See More

Item Number:    Book-30113
Rating:    Mint
Price:    $249.95 USD

Early Hitler Youth Knives

Early Hitler Youth Knife by K & Co.

Early Hitler Youth Knife by K & Co.


A Early Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by K. & Co. of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto, stamped deer heads “K. & Co Solingen” maker mark and “Ges. Geschützt” patent mark are dark, crisp and beautifully executed. It has a solid fit and a perfect tip. Traces of crossgrain remain. The blade rates ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-32341
Rating:    Exc++/NM
Price:    $899.95 USD
Early Hitler Youth Knife by Gebr. Bell

Early Hitler Youth Knife by Gebr. Bell


Early Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Gebr. Bell of Solingen-Gr.. Based on construction this piece can accurately be dated to early-1934. The thin blade on this one looks excellent. The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto remains nicely visible. The stamped GB “Gebr. Bell Solingen-Gr.” maker mark and “Ges. Geschützt” patent mark are beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-32204
Rating:    Exc++
Price:    $719.95 USD

Transitional Hitler Youth Knives

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Schüttelhöfer

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Schüttelhöfer


Transitional Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Artur Schüttelhöfer & Co. of Solingen – RZM M7/13. Based on construction this piece can accurately be dated to 1936. The ricassoed blade on this one looks good. The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto and stamped “RZM M7/13 A. Schüttelhöfer & Co. Solingen” both remain dark, crisp and beautifully executed. Traces of crossgrain remain ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-32291
Rating:    Exc++
Price:    $899.95 USD
Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Hartkopf

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Hartkopf


Transitional Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Hartkoff & Co. of Solingen – RZM M.7/40/38. The ricassoed blade on this one looks good. The stamped dual devil heads “Hartkoff & Co Solingen” and “RZM M.7/40/38” maker marks are beautifully executed. Traces of crossgrain remain visible. The tip comes to a perfect point and the fit is tightly secured. The blade rates an Exc++. It has ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-32282
Rating:    Exc++
Price:    $749.95 USD
Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Hartkopf

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Hartkopf


A Transitional Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Hartkopf & Co. of Solingen – RZM M.7/40/38.. The thick ricassoed blade on this one looks good. The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto remains nice and dark. The stamped dual devil head “Hartkopf & Co. Solingen” maker mark and “RZM M.7/40/38.” RZM mark are in wonderful condition. The crossgrain looks great as you shine it in ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-32212
Rating:    Exc++
Price:    $779.95 USD
THE Textbook Example - HJ Knife by RZM M7/66

THE Textbook Example - HJ Knife by RZM M7/66


This is the exact example featured on page 718-719 of “The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives” by Nathan Hogle. This Early - c. 1935 example can accurately be dated to late-1935. It is extremely rare to see only a RZM marked example without a ricasso and there are only four known makers who did this. This example shows oxidization ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-30163
Rating:    Exc+
Price:    $999.95 USD

RZM Hitler Youth Knives

Hitler Youth Knife by AES RZM M7/85

Hitler Youth Knife by AES RZM M7/85


A Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by AES RZM M7/85 (Arthur Evertz of solingen). Based on construction and other examples by this maker this piece can be dated to 1939. The ricassoed blade on this one looks wonderful! The stamped “AES RZM M7/85” maker mark is beautifully executed. The fit remains nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-32293
Rating:    Exc++/NM
Price:    $849.95 USD