Hitler Youth Knife HJ knife--chance to buy...Want opinions PLEASE!

**excalibr** · 04-14-2011, 01:49 AM

I have a chance to buy this HJ knife, but I want some opinions on to whether or not it is real and also to a decent price to offer. I think the blade has been worked--sharpened--or something because the wording is gone!

But, any opinions would be great. thanks!

Bill

Hitler Youth Knife HJ knife--chance to buy...Want opinions PLEASE!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-14-2011 01:49 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Walkwolf** · 04-14-2011, 02:20 AM

If this is an original, which it appears to be, it will have no motto because it is
a later example. RZM models do not carry the 'Blut und Ehre' etching.

The pics are not the greatest, but neither are my eyes..........!

**excalibr** · 04-14-2011, 02:22 AM

Hmmm....I did not know that! Learn something new every day! Are they more rare than the 'motto versions'? I need to make an offer on the knife, but I have no idea what to offer! I want it for my collection if it is real. thanks!

**big ned** · 04-14-2011, 02:30 AM

The knife is fine. As Steve points out it is a late model (1938-45) and as such would not have a motto. It was made by F.W.Holler of Solingen as shown on the reverse ricasso. A dealer price for one in this condition which appears to be in a fair state, would be between $450-$525 approx. Less if a private purchase.

Regards, Ned.

**Walkwolf** · 04-14-2011, 02:31 AM

The motto was discontinued before the war - 1938 - I believe.
They are not rare, just a different/later type.

Please wait for a few more responses and hear what some
others have to say about it. This one is in excellent
condition...........!

( I have an earlier one which I paid $380 about 6 or 7 years
ago, but prices are likely higher today )

Thanks, Ned !

**excalibr** · 04-14-2011, 02:40 AM

Thanks guys! Yes, I will wait for a few more responses before I shoot an offer. The seller (private purchase) said they saw these listed for around $600---which I thought was WAY too high! I want to pay a fair price, but not over pay either!

I also wasnt' sure if this would be considered in "good" , "fair", or "great" condition. Thanks again and hopefully I will get a few more responses

**ppsh33** · 04-14-2011, 03:33 AM

hi bill, its an original hj knife in fine condition. prices have risen sharply over the last few years on hj knifes. but $600 is very high. personally for a private sale i would pay no more than $350 ,its a very common knife ,no need to fork out over the odds as plenty of examples around. .....cheers paul