Luftwaffe Daggers

1st model Luftwaffe dagger (Fliegerdolch) by F&A Helbig of Steinbach. The bright plated blade on this one has been polished hard resulting in the loss of some plating. The lightly engraved "F. & A. Helbig Gaefler Steinbach Kr.M." maker mark looks good. The blade rates an Exc. 80% of the buffer remains. The steel based, releathered scabbard looks good. It ... Read and See More

Title: Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe Author: Thomas T. Wittmann Publisher: Published Privately by the Author Date: 1997 Hardcover. ... See More

A 1st Model Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch by SMF (Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co.) of Solingen. The blade on this one looks good. The etched “SMF Solingen” maker mark is nicely executed. Peek right below it and you will see the early inspection/proof mark. The plating on this gives it a mirror like finish and the fit remains nice and tight. The ... Read and See More

Miniature 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The plated blade on this one is minty. The acid etched Eickhorn mark is nicely executed! Both the fit and tip are perfect! The buffer pad is lost to time. The blue painted pebbled scabbard paint looks good, and still retains 99% coverage! The alloy scabbard fittings have patinaed. ... Read and See More

Miniature 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The plated blade on this one is minty. The acid etched Eickhorn mark is nicely executed! Both the fit and tip are perfect! The buffer pad is lost to time. The blue painted pebbled scabbard paint looks good, and still retains 99% coverage! The alloy scabbard fittings have patinaed. ... Read and See More

A wonderfully aged example! The plated blade on this one has evidence of hard cleaning. I say that and it's nice and bright. The double oval Holler Solingen" etched maker mark is beautifully executed! It retains its original blue pebbled buffer pad. The steel based, blue, pebbled leather covered scabbard looks great! 100% leather coverage remains intact! There are minor pressure ... Read and See More

A M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The blade on this one has some age and wear but crossgrain remains. The etched “Original Eickhorn Solingen” maker mark is crisp and dark executed. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade on this one rates Exc+. It shows ... Read and See More

An unmarked M1937 Fliegerdolch by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. The unmarked more polished blade on this one has some spotting yet still retains good crossgrain. It has a perfect tip and perfect fit. The blade on this one rates a Exc+. The leather buffer pad remains intact. The airplane grey plated scabbard looks great! It depicts awesome details throughout, with ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. Wow what a beautiful 2nd Model Luftwaffe by Paul Weyersberg! The more desirable plated blade on this one looks wonderful! It has a beautifully executed, dark, 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 ... Read and See More

A Alcoso M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch). Here we have a nice Alcoso 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger! The blade on this one looks good. It has a nice tight fit and a beautifully executed, acid etched: "AWS Alcoso Solingen" maker mark! Overall the blade rates Exc+. It has some age and fingerprint stain. It continues to hold its original ... Read and See More

A M1937 Fliegerdolch by Alcoso of Solingen. The bright blade on this one has some age and fingerprint stain. I say that and it's still bright and IMHO better than the pics show. The acid etched maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! It has a perfect fit. It's been cleaned. The original brown leather buffer pad remains intact. ... 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 and age. The blade rates Exc. The scabbard has some dents to the lower end and shows some plating loss. The throat retaining screws remain intact. The aluminum crossguard and pommel are nicely detailed ... Read and See More

A M1937 Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch by WKC of Solingen. All WKC matching parts. The blade on this one is the best part! The acid etched knight's head "WKC Solingen" maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible as you shine it in the light. It has a perfect fit and tip. The blade rates NM. It ... Read and See More

Miniatur-Dolch für Offiziere der Luftwaffe M1937 by E. & F. Hörster of Solingen. Plated blade with gold gilded obverse “E. & F. Hörster Solingen” maker mark. Airplane grey scabbard, crossguard ferrule and pommel. The scabbard and pommel show gold gilding. Trylon grip with twisted wire wrap. The fitting show great detail with oak leaves, acorns and pebbling throughout. Minor ... 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

Almost certainly one of the rarest edged weapons of the Luftwaffe series that is often missing from all but the most advanced collections! The large 16 inch mate finished blade looks excellent! The deep early stamped "Alcoso ACS Solingen" maker mark is beautifully executed. The blade is nicely grained lengthwise as it should be. With a perfect tip and solid fit ... Read and See More

Early example. It has a solid fit and perfect tip! The "Ch. A. W." and "Waffen Loesche Berlin" distributor mark are beautifully executed! The blade rates NM. 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% paint coverage and remains completely dent ... Read and See More