My New Hitler Jugend Knife, RZM M7/51/41!

[aechols83]

Hi, guys. Just wanted to share some photos of this HJ knife I just purchased. I saw it on an online auction and just went for it..."pulled the trigger" as Jay says I got it for $175 USD total with shipping which I think is a probably a pretty good deal for this condition? Anyways, it's guaranteed and I have a 7 day inspection period from when I receive it. I thought it was a good investment as I could probably get a return on my money after I hold on to it for a while and when I want to upgrade. Anyways, I'm waiting for it impatiently!

Thanks for taking a look!
Best,
Adam

[Walkwolf]

Not too bad, Adam !

it is missing the little leather 'washer' at the blade/crossguard junction.
You might be able to make one and stretch it over the blade.

These are getting more expensive lately and I don't think you did too badly at all.
Don't forget about the nice SA though ! !

[Mac 66]

Adam, good late war hj knife for the money you paid

[HJ-Collector]

i agree a good buy for a nice dagger

[aechols83]

Thanks for the replies, guys. Yeah, I think I'm gonna be happy with it. I keep seeing similar condition HJ knives going for almost $300 so I didn't want to pass it up. As these are rising in price I hopefully can get a good return on my money down the road when I want to upgrade. Steve, how would I go about making a leather washer/buffer and applying it to the blade? You mention stretching it over the blade but I'm not sure how you mean. I still have to take a look at that restoration thread as well...maybe there's some info there.

Thanks again for the comments!
Best,
Adam

[Walkwolf]

Cut out a slim oval piece of thin leather and make a hole or slot in the center and slide it into position over the blade. You might have to try it a few times to get the size just right,
if it will work at all........ Leather has a bit of 'stretch' and a little 'memory', so it just might work.

Have a look at a few HJ knives to get an idea of what it should look like.

[all1knew]

Adam, good late war hj knife for the money you paid

Absolutely, I would have paid double that!

William Kramer