German Hitler Youth Knife -
The Hitler Youth Knife (German: Hitler-Jugend-Fahrtenmesser) was a knife sold to and carried by boys of the paramilitary
youth organization of the Nazi Party that existed from 1922 to 1945. The Hitler Youth wore knives as part of their
uniform, which was very similar to those worn by the Sturmabteilung or SA. The knife was also given to those who
performed exceptionally well in minor exams. This part of the website provides basic identification and a price guide
for Hitler Youth knives.
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The design of the knife consists of a black plastic handle. Held together by two rivets,
one near the base and one by the pommel. The Hitler Youth diamond logo is placed in the
center. The diamond is of enamel construction. It has a black swastika in the center.
Red and white colors.
The blade is of single edge. A simple handguard is provided. One side protrudes
upwardly and has a rounded ending.
The scabbard is made of metal. It has a distinctive small, single rivet in the front,
near the throat section. A leather strap is attached to the back. It served two
purposes. It provides a belt loop so boys could carry their knives using their belts
and it has a flap with a snap to keep the knife inside the sheath when in motion.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for German bayonets. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my German bayonet worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Nazi bayonets is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The base of the blade has an RZM marking. It consists of a circle with the letters
RZM inside it. just below that are the initials M7/13, where the M7 is a designation
given to all knives. The 13 is the manufacturer's code for Artur Schuttelhofer & Co of
Solingen - Wald.
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Many German edge weapons are currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German daggers and Swords
identification guide, Where we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force
(Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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