RAD Daggers

A Model 1937 Reichsarbeitsdienst Führer Haumesser by Alcoso - Alexander Coppel of Solingen. The matte blade on this one looks good. The acid etched “Arbeit adelt” motto and “Alcoso ACS Solingen” maker mark are both dark, crisp and beautifully executed! The tip and fit are both perfect! The blade rates Exc++. It shows age grey, spotting and surface scratches throughout. ... Read and See More

This thing is awesome!! Look at the detail. Measures approx 8" overall. Nice clean blade with a partialy blunted tip, buffer remaining. Beautiful dark etched motto and distributor mark. The plated blade has some spotting. The grip plates are bone and the hilt is tombac based and plated. This has been used as a letter opener by the Vet's family I ... Read and See More

A Model 1937 Reichsarbeitsdienst Führer Haumesser by Ernst Erich Witte Solingen. The matte blade on this one is just excellent! The acid etched “Arbeit adelt” motto and Kroneck under a crown and stylized "W" maker mark are both dark, crisp and beautifully executed! The tip and fit are both perfect! The blade rates a Exc++/NM. It shows wittness marks ... 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

This is a nice piece for someone. The blade on this one rates Exc+/Exc++. The bright blade has a few scuffs and a bit of age but no sharpening, it has a perfect tip and nice dark motto. The exterior suffers some wear to the paint with normal honest wear and scratches. The whole scabbard remains dent free. The ... Read and See More