My Salty HJ Knife

**Luftwaffe 1941** · 10-01-2019, 11:30 PM

A few years back in 2011 I had the opportunity to buy a very nice Hitler Youth knife at an antique shop. At the time I had just started showing an interest in collecting WW2 artifacts, but I had no idea where to start. My knowledge in collecting these types of items was nonexistent, and I didn’t know what a fair price would be for something like a Hitler Youth knife. The price on the knife was only $70, and sadly I waited too long and the thing was quickly bought by someone else.

Ever since that day I have wanted a Hitler Youth knife very badly. Well just the other day while at another antique shop I managed to find one. It’s a pretty salty example, and it’s even missing it’s scabbard. But the price was fair so I scooped it up.

This is a 1939 dated Carl Eickhorn made example. The tip of the blade is missing a few small chunks, and there is even a small bend to the blade. I guess some kid was trying to pry something open with this knife. I know this example is pretty salty, but I actually really like the look of it. These were used/abused by kids, and it clearly shows that.

I just wanted to share this new pick up with you guys. After all these years I finally bought a Hitler Youth knife.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-01-2019 11:30 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**BrodieBartfast** · 10-01-2019, 11:39 PM

A salty one, but you can't say it doesn't have character! Minty items are nice, but they don't convey honest use like these well-worn examples do. A perfectly fine example of a HJ knife, and with a very nice grip diamond to boot!

Regards, B.B.

**Larry C** · 10-01-2019, 11:56 PM

Salty for sure and a History that can never be removed

Regards Larry

**Luftwaffe 1941** · 10-02-2019, 12:08 AM

by BrodieBartfast

A salty one, but you can't say it doesn't have character! Minty items are nice, but they don't convey honest use like these well-worn examples do. A perfectly fine example of a HJ knife, and with a very nice grip diamond to boot!

Regards, B.B.

Thanks BB!

I couldn't have said it better. I would have loved to bought another example in better shape, but these well used pieces hold a special place for me. No telling what use this knife may have saw from 1939 onward.

Best regards- Jarret

**reneblacky** · 10-02-2019, 12:45 AM

I'd be happy with it, better than none at all.

**Rescue190** · 10-02-2019, 12:52 AM

Congrats on finding something you are looking for. This stuff is getting hard to find now. It has some history to it, which is nice.
John

**AZPhil** · 10-02-2019, 12:53 AM

It still has it grip's and the Button

It is the transitional Maker mark/ RZM type . Add to that its an Eickhorn.

Semper Fi
Phil

**MAP** · 10-02-2019, 03:50 AM

You are correct (and there are photos here on the forum to prove it). The HJ used and abused these knives. What kid wouldn't!

So you have a nice piece of "used and abused" real life history!

**Anderson** · 10-02-2019, 05:12 AM

Salty maybe but authentic. And that's better than a dud. And as Phil commented, it is an Eickhorn!

**gerrit** · 10-02-2019, 08:45 AM

Well funny to see that the diamond still is in pristine condition, a big contast with the rest of the knife.
In this hobby its not Always all about condition its also what brings you joy!

Ger