New Member beginning my collection.

[kalifornia Uber Alles]

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum and I thought I would introduce myself.

I’ve largely been interested in firearms however it’s only been recently that I’ve gotten into bayonets and daggers. I know third Reich items in particular are rife with fakes and unscrupulous sellers, so thus far I’ve only been acquiring items from well-regarded dealers who all offer a returns policy. It’s an amazing how addicting this hobby can be and I hope my modest (but growing) collection might be of interest to you all. feel free to tell me what you think.


Early Hitler Youth motto knife by Hammesfahr













Early SA Dagger by Kaufman & Sohne Solingen with RZM Hanger











RZM NSKK Dagger by Arthur Schuttelhofer & Co Solingen with RZM hanger











Bayonets: (top) 1884/98 III, 1938 Matching numbers By E Pack and Sohn Solingen with D.A.K webbing frog, (Middle) 1889/98 III, 1942 Matching numbers by A.S.W with Kriegsmarine marked frog, (Bottom) M98 Long dress bayo by E.U.F Horster with 1941 Gustav Sudbrach leather frog.



Regards.

[bigmacglenn]

Welcome to the Forum! I hope you find WRF as enjoyable as I have over the years...Indeed - this Hobby has it's Addictive Aspects, and we share your grief, lol....You're in the right place for sure, and thanks for sharing your Treasures with us...
cheers, Glenn

[redsled]

Nice looking blades welcome to the WRF , I Have only been on here a short time myself, But it is a good place to be

Bob

[jamie7d7]

Welcome from another newbie.

I need to get myself an SA dagger!

[kalifornia Uber Alles]

yes indeed you do!, After all who could not benefit from these very interesting blades.

[kalifornia Uber Alles]

Welcome to the Forum! I hope you find WRF as enjoyable as I have over the years...Indeed - this Hobby has it's Addictive Aspects, and we share your grief, lol....You're in the right place for sure, and thanks for sharing your Treasures with us...
cheers, Glenn

thanks for your very kind words.

[Mac 66]

Welcome !



All your blades are in lovely collectable condition

Hj knife scabbard looks blued instead of painted black, correct ??



Mac 66

[Neil Hever]

You are doing well so far. Welcome. NH

[kalifornia Uber Alles]

Welcome !



All your blades are in lovely collectable condition

Hj knife scabbard looks blued instead of painted black, correct ??



Mac 66

you are right Mac 66 is scabbard is blued, And compared to a lot the of the painted ones I’ve seen It is in surprisingly good condition. My understanding is that some of the earlier ones were blued instead of painted?

[Mac 66]

you are right Mac 66 is scabbard is blued, And compared to a lot the of the painted ones I’ve seen It is in surprisingly good condition. My understanding is that some of the earlier ones were blued instead of painted?

Yes your correct, some early & Transitional period hj knifes had blued scabbards, there pretty hard to come by as most were painted enamel black , also you see scabbards that were blued origionally over painted black as the blueing wore away due to heavy use.