RAD Daggers

A Model 1937 Reichsarbeitsdienst Führer Haumesser by WKC of Solingen. The blade on this one looks good. The acid etched “Arbeit adelt” motto and Knights Head “WKC Solingen” maker mark look great. The blade rates an Exc++. It has been cleaned, it has a loose fit, runner marks and a minor dulling to the tip. The steel based, silver plated ... Read and See More

For those of you who know these pieces well you will immediately recognize the full stag grip as being the very first variation of these that were made. The horn going round the "beak" area proved far too difficult to put into full production. After a few months this was abandon in favor of the more common hewer with the ... Read and See More

Here's a wonderful complete example direct from the Veteran's family. Model 1934 RAD EM Subordinate Hewer (Reichsarbeitsdiens Hauer für Mannschaften und Unterführer) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The matte finished blade on this one is in great condition! The crisp, acid etched "Arbeit adelt" motto and "RADJ Ges. Gesch. Original Carl Eickhorn Solingen" maker mark are both beautifully executed ... Read and See More

Here's a very reasonably priced dagger. The blase has been cleaned throughout. The blade rates an Exc++. The motto is still very clear and dark. The dent-free scabbard is a repaint and a poor job was done., when it was done, I don't know. The undented fittings are all steel based with burnished backgrounds. All the screws remain. The handle ... Read and See More

Here's a nice example out fresh from the Vet's family. 1st thing you will notice when you pick this up is it weighs a ton! This blade is bright with a nice crisp motto that collectors love so much. The early double oval Wusthof maker mark is correctly placed below the RAD triangle symbol and Ges. Gesch. This blade rates ... Read and See More