Luftwaffe Daggers

Early, Numbered - 1st Model (1934/35) Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch/Borddolch by SMF of Solingen. The blade and scabbard have matching numbers: “256”. The plated, double edged, spear point 12 inch long blade on this one looks excellent. The etched seated king “SMF Solingen” maker mark and stamped proof mark are both beautifully executed. The plating gives it a nice mirror like finish. The tip ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch/Borddolch) by SMF of Solingen. The plated, double edged blade on this one has been cleaned and shows it's age. It has scuffs and the tip looks to have been repointed ever so slightly. The etched seated king “SMF Solingen” maker mark and proof mark are both correctly executed. The plating gives it a ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Horster of Solingen. The plated blade on this one has a wee bend towards the tip. It's nicely marked. It has a wonderful plated mirror like finish! Dark maker mark. The blade rates Exc++. It has just the lightest of runner marks. The original blue pebbled leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Horster of Solingen. The plated blade on this one is beautiful! It's nicely marked. It has a wonderful plated mirror like finish! The fit remains nice and tight and the tip is perfect! The blade rates NM. It has just the lightest of runner marks. The original blue pebbled leather buffer pad continues ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Alcoso of Solingen. The plated blade on this one looks great! The crisp maker mark is perfectly executed! It has a wonderful plated mirror like finish! It has a tight fit and the tip is perfect! The blade rates NM. It shows the common runner marks. The original blue leather buffer pad continues ... Read and See More

Personalized - 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Borddolch) by E. & F. Hörster Solingen. The plated blade on this one is looks great. The acid etched “E. & F. Hörster Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The plating gives it a nice mirror like finish. The tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates an easy Exc++. It shows ... Read and See More

1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Puma of Solingen. Here's a rare maker. This one has a Exc++ blade with some scuffs but real good plating. It's blue pebbled leather buffer is intact. The stamped maker mark is nicely executed. The hilt fittings are all silver washed zinc with much of the finish absorbed. The grip retains its triple ... Read and See More

A 1st Model Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch by SMF (Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co.) of Solingen. The plated blade on this one sports the etched “SMF Solingen” maker mark below a Luftwaffe inspection mark. The plating on this gives it a mirror like finish. There are some scuff to the blade that you have to turn the blade just so in the sun ... Read and See More

A 1st Model Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch by SMF (Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co.) of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The etched “SMF Solingen” maker mark is nicely executed. The plating on this gives it a mirror like finish. The fit remains nice and tight and the tip comes to a nice point! The blade rates an Exc++/NM It ... Read and See More

A 1st Model (M1934/35) Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Holler of Solingen. The plated blade on this one is very nice. The maker mark is beautifully executed! The plating gives it a nice mirror like finish. There are a few "nail catchers" to the edge, witness marks from where the runners have been resting for the past 80 years and dots of ... Read and See More

A 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). The unmarked polished blade on this one looks good. It has just a bit of minor age along with a good fit and perfect tip! The blade rates Exc++. It shows minor runner marks. The leather buffer pad remains intact. The original steel based, blue pebbled leather scabbard body shows wear and some ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The etch was an upgrade privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The Eickhorn pattern etched blade on this one looks great. The acid etch is dark, crisp and beautifully displays the Luftwaffe flying scene, flanked by intertwining floral motifs to the obverse. And to the reverse a ... Read and See More

THE Textbook Example - Erich Schön Presentation Panel - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. This is the exact example was previously in Thomas T. Wittmann’s personal collection and is featured on page 258 of his reference “Exploring The Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe” Vol 2. He has provided a detailed description: “The obverse of this double-etched example features a ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. The etch was an upgrade, privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The plated Emil Voos pattern etched blade on this one looks great. It is the "extra dot" variation found on pg234 of Witty's Luftwaffe reference. The frosted etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. The unmarked blade on this one is minty . As with many generic daggers this employs WKC fittings. The dent-free scabbard is an airplane grey example with excellent detail and nice airplane grey finish. There are a few small areas with discoloring but certainly 95%+ of the finish remains. The throat is secured by two unturned side screws. The ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Tiger of Solingen. The blade on this one has some age greying. The stamped tiger “Tiger Solingen” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The fit is nice and tight. The blade rates Exc+. It has some age spotting throughout and the typical surface scratches. The brown leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The scabbard ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by J. A. Henckels of Solingen. The blade on this one looks good. The stamped Zwilingswerk twins “J. A. Henckels Solingen” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The crossgrain looks great in the light. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates Exc+. There is ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch. The unmarked blade on this one looks wonderful. It has a gorgeous mirror like finish with crossgrain the whole length of the blade. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates NM. It shows faint dots of age, doesn't get much better than this. The light ... Read and See More

THE Textbook Example - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Alcoso of Solingen. For the guys afraid of etched blades you can rest well at night with this one is featured on pgs 244 & 245 of Whitty's bible on Luftwaffe daggers. Often these blades were made in advance and the center panel left blank. The frosted etch was a special order intended ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. The frosted etch was a special order and privately purchased for a well-heeled officer. The etched pattern blade on this one is wonderful. The dark etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs in a intertwined floral motif. Often these blades were made in advance and the center ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by WKC of Solingen. The unmarked polished blade on this one looks wonderful. It has a gorgeous mirror like finish with all the crossgrain remaining. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates NM. It shows some age dots I have not tried to clean. The ... Read and See More

Here's a great piece! The blade on this one rates Exc++. There is just the most minor evidence of age, the tip is perfect, the fit is nice and tight and the dark acid etched Eickhorn maker mark is perfectly executed! The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The dark airplane grey Eickhorn scabbard is beautifully detailed with all of ... Read and See More

An etched M1937 Fliegerdolch. What a great item these etched blades are always desired and were extra cost options for well heeled officers in the period. These were all made by Voos, whether marked or unmarked. Blade in good shape displaying the stunning "Voos" style etch with a Luftwaffe eagle framed by branches to the obverse. The lines are crisp ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by WKC of Solingen. The deep dark etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one is wonderful. The dark etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The etched ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Klaas of Solingen. The etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one is wonderful. The dark etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The stamped, Rbrt, Klaas ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Horster of Solingen. The deep dark etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one is wonderful. The dark etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The etched “ ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. The frosted etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one has suffered some abuse as there are a few hits to the "cutting edge" like some kids played swords with it. The etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Julius Krebs of Solingen. The frosted etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one is wonderful. The dark etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The etched “ ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack & Sohne of Solingen. A very nice example textbook of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. Pack! The plated blade on this one has some stain. The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed! The leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based, nickel-silver plated scabbard ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Alcoso of Solingen. The bright cleaned blade on this one has some age and fingerprint stain, some deep enough to have caused micro pits. The acid etched maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect fit. The original brown leather buffer pad remains intact. The original Alcoso scabbard is steel based and has ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by Hack-Werk of Solingen. As one would expect a smaller maker like this would have purchased it's components from the bigger guys. The bright plated blade on this one looks good. The small stamped maker mark quite correct being the "fish in an oval variation". The plating shows wear in the flat where the runners rub. The fit ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Clemen & Jung of Solingen. The blade on this one has some minor age and some stain. The maker mark is stamped to the reverse in block letters and also their logo under the swas. easy to miss if you don't know what to look for. The blade on this one rates a ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Alcoso of Solingen with beautiful artificial Damascus. The extra cost artificial Damascus blade on this one looks great! Look how dark and crisp this is, stunning! The gilt maker mark is bright and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. The blade on this one rates Mint! The leather ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by the famous distributor Fridericus of Solingen. The blade on this one is very clean, really very nice. Certainly NM. As with most Fridericus product this one employs generic fittings for their hilt. Nice gilt remains to the pommel. The dent-free generic scabbard is an airplane grey example with excellent detail. It shows honest period wear. The ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by A. Schuttelhofer & Co. of Solingen/Wald, (ASSO). Nice clean example that was a Christmas gift in 1940! Blade is a Exc+/Exc++ example having some minor age and gray. It is etched, "N.S.F.K. Haupmann u. komp. Chef" and the original owner's name in script, "Wilhelm". "kriegsweihnachten 1940", "War ... Read and See More

A personalized M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere to Karl Gratz. Here's a nice example of a personalized dagger. This appears to be an unmarked Alcoso. The quality factory polished blade on this example is in good shape. There is some minor runner marks. The tip is perfect and the etched ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. The etch was an upgrade privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The Emil Voos pattern etched blade on this one looks great. The frosted etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The blade on this one rates Exc+/ ... Read and See More

The is the exact “2nd Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Complete with Damascus Blade by the Tiger Firm in Solingen” featured on page 104 of “Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich Volume VII” by LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson.

THE Textbook Example - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere mit Damastklinge (Carl Wester) by Tiger (Tigerwerk ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by Rudolf Büchel of Solingen-Merscheid. The bright blade on this one looks wonderful. The acid etched encircled star “Rudolf Büchel Solingen-Merscheid RBS” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The crossgrain is gorgeous running the full length of the blade. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by J. A. Henckels of Solingen. The blade on this one looks excellent. The stamped Zwilingswerk twins “J. A. Henckels Solingen” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The crossgrain looks great in the light. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates Exc++/NM. There ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by Carl Julius Krebs of Solingen. The bright plated blade on this one looks good. The acid etched crowned K encircled by “Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The plating gives it an excellent mirror like finish. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade ... Read and See More

RARE - M1937 Fliegerdolch by Hans Kolping of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The acid etched maker mark of: “HKS” Beer Stien surrounded by “H. Kolping Solingen” and two stars, is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is stunning against the light. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Rich. Plümacher Sohn of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great. The pyramid encased exclamation point “Rich. Plümacher Sohn Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain remains visible as you shine it in the light. It has a sharp point and good fit. The blade on this one ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere. The etch was an upgrade privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The Emil Voos pattern etched blade on this one looks great. The frosted etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The blade on this one rates Exc++. ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The etch was an upgrade privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The Eickhorn pattern etched blade on this one looks great. The acid etch is dark, crisp and beautifully displays the Luftwaffe flying scene, flanked by intertwining floral motifs to the obverse. And to the reverse a ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Lunescholoss of Solingen. The blade on this one is fine. The crossgrain remains visible as you turn it in the light. The blade on this one rates an Exc++. The original leather pebbled buffer pad remains intact. The steel based plated dent-free scabbard looks great! It shows so wear and age. Both ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Clemen & Jung of Solingen. The blade on this one has some smudges and minor age. The maker mark is stamped to the reverse in block letters by also their logo under the swas. easy to miss if you don't know what to look for. The blade on this one rates a Exc+. ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Arthur Evertz of Solingen. The cleaned blade on this one looks good. It has an acid etched maker mark. It has some age and a few odd scratches. The blade on this one rates a solid Exc+. The leather buffer pad remains intact. The dark dent-free airplane grey plated later generic scabbard has wear. It depicts ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Alcoso of Solingen with all the options. So this is the best a guy could get! The extra cost artificial Damascus blade on this one looks great! Look how dark and crisp this is, stunning! The gilt maker mark is bright and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by Hack-Werk of Solingen. As one would expect a smaller maker like this would have purchased it's components from the bigger guys. The bright plated blade on this one looks good. The small stamped maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The plating gives it an excellent mirror like finish. The fit is nice and tight and the ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by tthe famous distibutor Fridericus of Solingen. The blade on this one is Damascus by Paul Dinger, really very nice. Certainly NM. As with most Fridericus product this one employs generic fittings for their hilt. The dent-free WKC produced scabbard is an airplane grey example with excellent detail and look at the finish!! The throat is secured ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Peter Daniel Krebs of Solingen. The extra cost artificial Damascus blade on this one looks great! Look how dark and crisp this is, stunning! The acid etched maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. The blade on this one rates mint. The blue ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) sold by "Esser & Co. of Koln at Krersgasse 20". The bright blade on this one looks great! The stamped distribution mark is crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. The blade on this one rates Mint with no need for excuses. The blue pebbled leather buffer pad remains intact. ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Tiger of Solingen. Likely the most desirable maker of damascus in beautiful shape! Blade is a Exc++ example having some wear and evidence of cleaning. It is correctly marked with the large sideways Tiger trademark to the reverse. Above that it is correctly stamped with the "P+D", Paul Dinger. The blade ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Robert Klaas of Solingen. The quality plated blade on this example shows some plating loss from where the runners rubbed the flats on the blade. The tip is perfect and the rare oval etched maker mark is beautifully executed! The blade rates Exc+. The dent-free WKC style scabbard is in good shape with some age, wear ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Robert Klaas of Solingen. The quality plated blade on this example has some scratches and the tip is slightly dulled. The unusual stamped maker mark is beautifully executed! This mark is rare, likely the blade was subcontracted. The blade rates Exc+. The dent-free WKC style scabbard is in good shape with some minor wear. The aluminum ... Read and See More

A M1937 distributor marked Fliegerdolch by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The blade looks good it has a dark patina almosy like it's been blued. The black etched, “Rat-tail” squirrel maker mark is beautifully executed. The the obverse is a distribtor mark, "Hast & Uhthoff Dresden-N." IMHO the Rat-tail was done when H&U etched their mark there in Dresden. The fit ... Read and See More

Distributor Marked - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Generale by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. Carl Eickhorn is the Textbook accepted maker of these Generals Daggers. Thomas T. Whittmann speaks specifically to these gilt Generals examples in Chapter 20 of “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe”. This piece has features the correct Textbook Eickhorn configuration.

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M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by uniform distributor Hast & Uhthoff of Dresden. Here's a nice example of what is a rare distributor marked dagger. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers, in this case from Alcoso, then put their own names on them. The bright blade on this example is in good shape! Lots of crossgrain remains. There is some minor ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. The blade on this one looks great! The "E. Pack & Sohne Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and nice fit. There are some fine age spots. The blade on this one rates a Exc+. The grip was rotating around on this so I removed the ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by J.A. Henckels. I always think it's neat to see one of these traditional Solingen based knife makers that survive to this day! These smaller makers ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Voos. The blade on this one looks excellent. The stamped tiger “Emil Voos Solingen” maker mark is stamped, (a bit crooked) next to their traditional snake wrapped around a stump. The plated blade is stunning as you turn it in the sun. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. This is a nice example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. The blade on this one looks great! The "E. Pack & Sohne Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and nice fit. The blade on this one rates a Exc+/Exc++. There are witness marks from ... Read and See More

M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Julius Krebs of Solingen. The plated blade on this one looks great! It has a nicely stamped “Carl Julius Krebs Solingen”. It has a perfect tip and solid fit. The plating looks great as well, giving it a nice mirror like finish! The blade on this one rates NM. There is some ... Read and See More

1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by C. Gustav Spitzer. A seldom seen maker on this one! The bright blade on this one looks great! The dark and crisp, acid etched 2nd variation "Gustav Spitzer Solingen" maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible from hilt to tip and it continues to hold a tight fit and perfect tip! ... Read and See More

An excellent matching M1937 Fliegerdolch by F. Herder A. Sn. Solingen", (Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn). The blade on this one is very nice. The acid etched crossed keys "F. Herder Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect fit and sharp tip. The blade rates an NM. The original brown leather buffer pad remains intact. ... Read and See More

An excellent matching M1937 Fliegerdolch by P.D. Lüneschloss of Solingen. Rare maker here, fist Lüneschloss I've owned! The blade on this one is very nice. The acid etched maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect fit and sharp tip. There is just a bit of roughness to the cutting edge toward the ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by R. Herder of Solingen. The blade on this example has some age and evidence it's been cleaned. The fit is perfect, the tip is perfect and the acid etched "Rich. Abr. Herder Solingen" maker mark is still clear. The blade rates Exc+. There is some minor age grey and ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gebr. Heller of Marientha. The blade is plated with some corrosion and a bend or "wave" towards the tip. As with many smaller makers this employs other producers components. The dent-free Eickhorn scabbard is an airplane grey example with excellent detail and nice airplane grey finish. The throat is secured by two unturned headless screws. The ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by E&F Horster of Solingen. The polished blade on this example has finger print stains. The fit is nice and tight! The blade rates Exc++. The dent-free scabbard is an plated example with good detail. The throat retaining screws remain intact. The aluminum crossguard and pommel are nicely detailed ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by E&F Horster of Solingen. The polished blade on this example has a couple spots of age but overall very clean with lots of crossgrain. The fit is nice and tight! take note of the "Ges. Gesch. under the double oval maker mark, a rare variant! The blade rates ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by F.W. Holler of Solingen. The blade on this one has some fingerprint stain. The acid etched "F. W. Holler Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! The thermometer is the 11 "tick" variation. Some of crossgrain remains. There is some age towards the maker mark. It has a perfect fit. The blue pebbled leather ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. The more desirable inspection marked, plated blade on this one has some age gray towards the tip. It has a nicely executed acid etched "Paul Weyersberg Solingen" maker mark! It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. It rates a solid Exc+/Exc++. The blued pebbled leather buffer pad remains intact. The ... Read and See More

The earliest Holler variation. The bright blade on this one is very nice. The acid etched 18 tick thermometer "F. W. Holler Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! Traces of crossgrain remain. There is evidence it's been cleaned and a few scratches. It has a perfect fit. The leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based nickel plated ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Horster of Solingen. The blade has some age and stain. The rare stamped maker mark is executed heavier to one side than the other. The blade on this one rates in at Exc/Exc+. The buffer pad is lost to time. he blade does not fully insert into the ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Tiger of Solingen. The blade on this one has a bit of age smudges and a couple rough spots to the cutting edge. The stamped tiger “Tiger Solingen” maker mark is crisp and beautifully executed. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates Exc+. The pebbled leather ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Anton Wingen. Blade is a Exc/Exc++ example that has been cleaned hard leaving it a bit shiny. Some age gray remains. It is It is marked with the Wingen knight to reverse. The blade is seated through a brown leather washer into a hand chased crossguard. As was the practice of ... Read and See More

M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Max Weyersberg of Solingen. The blade on this one has some age to the reverse towards the tip and has been cleaned at some point. The rare maker mark is the etched Name arched over Solingen. 99% of the makers marks by Max Weyersberg were stamped. It has a perfect tip and solid fit. ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gustav Spitzer of Solingen. A seldom seen maker on this one! The bright blade on this one looks great! The dark and crisp, acid etched "Gustav Spitzer Solingen" maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible from hilt to tip and it continues to hold a tight fit and perfect tip! Overall the blade ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gustav Spitzer of Solingen. A seldom seen maker on this one! The bright blade on this one looks great! The dark and crisp, acid etched "Gustav Spitzer Solingen" maker mark is beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible from hilt to tip and it continues to hold a tight fit and perfect tip! There is some ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Julius Krebs of Solingen. The polished blade on this example has stains, some light pitting and evidence it's been cleaned hard. The fit is nice and tight! The blade rates Exc. The scabbard is a darkened example with good detail. It shows wear and some wee hits as ... Read and See More

A very nice example textbook of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. Pack! The plated blade on this one looks good! The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It holds a nice and bright mirror like finish with it! There is just a few hint of age. The buffer ... Read and See More

M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Emil Voos of Solingen. Voos was a smaller producer who purchased in their components. The quality plated blade on this example is minty! There is some minor wear from runner marks and a bit of plating loss towards the tip, which BTW is typical for a Voos blade. The maker mark is beautifully ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Puma of Solingen. Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Puma (Pumawerk Lauterjung & Sohn) of Solingen. The blade has been cleaned. The stamped “Puma Solingen” maker mark is light. The crossgrain is cleaned off. The tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates in at Exc+. The blue ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Paul Seilheimer of Solingen. The blade looks great. The ultra rare maker mark is crisply etched! It's been cleaned but crossgrain is nice. The tip comes to a perfect point. There are a few stains. The blade on this one rates in at Exc+/Exc++. The blue pebbled leather ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Anton Wingen. Nice clean example. Blade is a Exc++ example free of and pitting or age grey. It has been cleaned at some point and remains nice and bright. There are a few scratches and smudges. It is marked with the Wingen knight to reverse. The blade is seated through a brown ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Gottfried Weyersberg & Soehne of Solingen. Who? you ask. Yes a very rare maker here. The Weyersberg family were very big in Solingen with many of the son's started their own firms. Gottfried was no exception. A beautiful 2nd Model Luftwaffe! The factory polished blade on this one looks good! It has a beautifully stamped "G. Weyersberg ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Tiger of Solingen. The blade on this one has been repaired. Someone looks to have welded it 2" south of the crossguard. See pics. The stamped tiger “Tiger Solingen” maker mark remains but the tiger itself is missing. Some crossgrain remains. The fit is good and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates VG. ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler pf Wien. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. People have asked why some distributors have many variations on their trademark. It is my opinion that Zeitler chose to have the dagger manufacturer execute the distributor mark so different makers marked them slightly different. The ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler of Wien. Here's a nice example of what is a rare distributor marked Dagger. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. People have asked why some distributors have many variations on their trademark. It is my opinion that Zeitler chose to have the dagger manufacturer ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by WMW (Max Weyersberg Waffenfabrik) of Solingen. The blade on this one has some age and has been cleaned at some point. The stamped "WMW Waffen" remains. It has a perfect tip and solid fit. Some crossgrain remains visible. The blade on this one rates Exc. The leather buffer pad ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler pf Wien. Here's a nice example of what is a rare Distributor marked dagger. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. This one looks like it was manufactured from generic components. The blade on this example has some stains but not too bad. Lots of ... Read and See More

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere sold by Uniform Distributor Zeitler pf Wien. Here's a nice example of what is a rare Distributor marked dagger. These distributors purchased unmarked daggers then put their own names on them. This one looks like it was manufactured from generic components. The blade on this example has fingerprint stain. The tip is perfect and the ... Read and See More

Etched Blade - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Robert Klaas of Solingen. This piece is equipped with aluminum hilt mounts. The pommel exhibits a grey finish and remains in excellent condition showing little to no wear. The crossguard is in matching condition and finish to include rear pebbled surface of the reverse guard. The grip is an interesting variation ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. This is an interesting example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. The plated blade on this one someone tried to sharpen. I say tried because it's not sharp. There are scuffs to the cutting edge and a bit of roughness. The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is ... Read and See More

Undented example with aluminum band and rings. 2 headless screws remain. ... See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. The unmarked plated blade on this one looks good! It has a perfect tip and solid fit. There The blade on this one rates a NM. It has some small runner marks and the most minor of age holding this back from being stone mint. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The whole exterior has nicely ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Richard Abr. Herder. The blade on this one looks excellent. The maker mark is beautifully executed! It has a nice crossgrained finish to it, with a solid fit and perfect tip. There is some age dots I've not tried to clean. The blade on this one rates a solid Exc+/Exc++. The blued pebbled leather buffer ... Read and See More

A black beauty M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The factory polished blade on this one looks good. The stamped “Original Eickhorn Solingen” maker mark is clear. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. There is a bit of spotting and some age towards the tip. The blade ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. Wow what a beautiful 2nd Model Luftwaffe! The more desirable inspection marked, plated blade on this one looks good! It has a beautifully executed acid etched "Paul Weyersberg Solingen" maker mark! It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. The plating is wonderful, giving it a mirror like finish! The blade on ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by E. Pack of Solingen. This is a superior example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. The plated blade on this one looks great! The "Siegfried Waffen Ernst Pack & Sohne MBH Waffenfabrik Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect tip and nice fit. The blade on this one rates a NM. ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. The choice plated blade on this one looks great! It has a wonderful mirror like finish. The broad sword “Paul Weyersberg Solingen” maker mark and proof stamp just above it are beautifully executed. It has a perfect tip and fit. The blade on this one rates a Exc++. ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by SMF of Solingen. The choice plated blade on this is fair. The seated king “SMF Solingen” maker mark and proof stamp just above it are nicely executed. It has a sharp tip and fit. The blade on this one rates a Exc+. It has heavy age grey throughout, the tip has been ... Read and See More

Here we have a M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by E&F Horster of Solingen. The polished blade on this example has stains, age and hits to the cutting edge like some 8 year old played swords with it. It has a slight bend to the tip. The blade rates Exc. The dent-free scabbard is a generic example as we ... Read and See More

A model 1937 dagger for Luftwaffe officer, with double etched blade. Burnished aluminum cross-guard, pommel and steel ferrule. Orange coloured celluloid grip. Airplane grey finished steel scabbard retains majority of original airplane grey finish. A textbook configuration Eickhorn Luftwaffe Dagger. The polished blade looks excellent. Though unmarked it has a textbook Eickhorn etch is beautifully executed. The tip comes to a ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. The unmarked blade on this one has some age. It's been cleaned but some crossgrain remains. Certainly Exc+. As with many Generic daggers this employs WKC fittings. The dent-free airplane gray scabbard shows excellent detail and nice finish. The throat is secured by an unturned screw. The crossguard and pommel are have nice burnish matching the scabbard. ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch. Here's a nice example of what a Klaas 2nd luft should look like! The quality factory polished blade on this example is in good shape! There is some runner marks but that's about it. The tip is perfect! The blade rates NM. The dent-free nickel plated scabbard is in good shape with some minor wear. The textbook ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch). Nice clean example. Blade is a Exc++ example with just wonderful real damascus large rose pattern most likely manufactured by Dinger or Wester, (Thanks James for that!). The tang is stamped "1". The blade is seated through a brown leather washer into a nice aluminum based crossguard. It been stuck in there 80 years and ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by WKC. The maker marked blade on this one is really very nice. Just a bit of age and lots of crossgrain. Certainly Exc++. The dent-free scabbard is an airplane grey example with excellent detail and nice finish showing some wear. The throat is secured by a single unturned screw. The crossguard and pommel are have nice ... Read and See More

Model 1934 - Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps Fliegermesser by F. & A. Helbig, Gaefler of Steinbach kr. M. The blade on this one looks great. The acid etched “Gaefler” surrounded by “F. & A. Helbig Steinbach kr. M” maker mark is nicely executed. The crossgrain looks great. The tip comes to a perfect point and the fit is nice and tight. The blade rates an ... Read and See More

Here we have a Model 1934 DLV Knife (German Air Sports Association) (Deutscher Luftfahrt-Verband Fliegermesser) by SMF (Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co.) of Solingen. The bright blade on this one has a bit of age and much crossgrain remains. The acid etched “SMF Solingen” maker mark is nicely executed. It has a sharp tip and solid fit. It rates an Exc++=. The ... Read and See More

Almost certainly one of the rarest edged weapons of the Luftwaffe and one missing from all but the most advanced collections. Recently purchased from Vet's family by me. Nice blade has a deep early stamped maker mark. The blade is nicely grained lengthwise as it should be. When this lands you will be pleasantly surprised! No sharpening just some minor ... Read and See More

Forstbeamte Seitengewehr Nice example here. It has a solid fit and perfect tip! The "Waffen Loesche Berlin" distributor mark is beautifully executed! The blade rates Exc+/Exc++. with some stain. Most crossgrain remains. There is some in/out marks and the odd scratch. The leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based, black enamel painted scabbard looks great! It retains 97% ... Read and See More