Which is rarer: EB1 demag or EB42 Sawback

**delboy** · 11-20-2019, 02:27 PM

Colleagues

I would just like to know your opinion on which of the above EB1 or EB42 is the rarer /harder to find? Or is it that they are both rare pieces? I know that the EB1 trench/bayonet knife is widely copied so I need to be cautious as we should be. The reason for my question ids that I have an opportunity to purchase either one and I just can't decide which to get!

I have both trench knives and bayonets in my collection and the EB1 would fit nicely in-between both collections, but then the EB42 appears which is in great condition and I have not seen many of those about.

I look forward to your response.

Many Thanks in Anticipation Allan

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 11-20-2019 02:27 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Adravor** · 11-20-2019, 02:30 PM

You would need to post pictures for any evaluation.
Regards,
Adravor

**delboy** · 11-20-2019, 04:33 PM

I do not need to post pictures as I only want and opinion as to which is the rarer item, the EB1 (demag) or EB42 all steel swayback, which I have not seen many for sale?

Cheers Allan

**Vosper** · 11-20-2019, 06:58 PM

Personally I would go for the EB.1 but only if its a very good complete one.
These command a higher price than the EB.42 bayonet.

Regards,
Vosper

**Anderson** · 11-20-2019, 09:37 PM

I would agree, but suggest you post photos on the forum before buying as a second opinion is always helpful.

**AZPhil** · 11-20-2019, 09:47 PM

Or for those of us not in the know,We would appreciate if you ask for an opinion ,We could view it and decide . That is if you want our opinion,That would just be a suggestion. I collect bayonets and I am not sure which ones you refer to.

Semper Fi
Phil

**delboy** · 11-21-2019, 12:29 AM

Here you go.

**Chopperman** · 11-21-2019, 02:56 AM

Personally, I think crank handles are ugly as sin and have no
real desire of ever owning one. I would not turn one down if
it were given to me but I surely would no spend a lot of money
on one.

My advice, buy the one that appeals to you. not the one you think
might have better resell value.

**AZPhil** · 11-21-2019, 03:45 AM

Well Greg, I'm the opposite. I love the crank handle and it is on my wish list.
Don't get me wrong I also love the Butcher's!!

Thank you delboy for posting those pic's.

May I ask. Is the hand guard 3mm thick?
Is there and acceptance mark on the spine above the riccasso?
May I see the DEMAG maker mark?

I guess I need to study my Ersatz Bayonet's and there numbers.

Semper Fi
Phil