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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:    $199.95 USD

Early Hitler Youth Knives

Early Hitler Youth by Carl Heidelberg

Early Hitler Youth by Carl Heidelberg


Early Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Carl Heidelberg of Solingen. Based on construction this knife can accurately be dated to 1936. The early thin blade on this one looks great! The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” looped motto (Textbook for Heidelberg), stamped encircled two-bottles “Carl Heidelberg Solingen” maker mark and “Ges. Geschützt” patent mark are all beautifully executed. The blade has ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-42298
Rating:    Exc+/Exc++
Price:    $999.95 USD
Hitler Youth Knife by Herman Konejung

Hitler Youth Knife by Herman Konejung


A restored early Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Herm. Konejung A.-G. of Solingen. The early blade on this one looks great! The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto is beautifully executed. The stamped encircled glasses “Herm. Konejung A.-G. Solingen” maker mark and “Ges. Geschutzt” mark are beautifully executed. The fit continues to remain nice and tight and the tip ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-40310
Rating:    Exc+
Price:    $599.95 USD

Transitional Hitler Youth Knives

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Carl Eickhorn 1939

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by Carl Eickhorn 1939


A Transitional Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Carl Eickhorn 1939. Based on construction, this knife can be dated to early-1939. The ricassoed blade on this one looks wonderful! The stamped “Eickhorn Solingen RZM M7/66” maker/RZM marks and “39” dated ricasso are all beautifully executed. Traces of crossgrain remains visible as you turn it in the sun. The fit continues to remain nice ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-40312
Rating:    Exc+/Exc++
Price:    $749.95 USD
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Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/51 1937

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/51 1937


A Transitional Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by RZM M7/51 1937 - Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen. The ricassoed blade on this one has been sharpened and reshaped. The acid etched “RZM M7/51 1937” maker mark is only barely visible and “Blut und Ehre!” motto is completely gone. The blade has age and pitting, it rates Exc. The original brown leather buffer remains intact. ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-37121
Rating:    Exc+
Price:    $649.95 USD
Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by WKC 1938

Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by WKC 1938


Transitional - Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by WKC of Solingen 1938. The mottoed blade on this one has sharpening. The stamped “RZM M7/42 1938” RZM mark and date and knights head “WKC Solingen” maker mark are all clearly executed. It has a solid fit and sharp tip. The blade rates Exc. The black sealed leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The sheet ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-37120
Rating:    Exc+
Price:    $899.95 USD

RZM Hitler Youth Knives

Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/14

Hitler Youth Knife by RZM M7/14


A Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by RZM M7/14 - P. D. Lüneschlöss of Solingen. The ricassoed blade on this is stamped “RZM M7/14”. The fit continues to remain nice and tight and the tip comes to a sharp point. The blade rates an Exc. It has been heavily sharpened, cleaned and shows age throughout. The original black leather buffer ... Read and See More
Item Number:    HJ-40309
Rating:    Exc/Exc+
Price:    $479.95 USD