Transitional HJ Knife – Eickhorn

Product Description: An original Hitler Youth Knife, double marked with the Eickhorn squirrel logo (looking over shoulder) and RZM M7/66 / 1942, indicating manufacture by Carl Eickhorn, one of the more desirable makers. The blade shows corrosion, signs of sharpening, and a rounded tip, with no motto present—typical for late-war production. Despite wear, the original brown leather washer remains intact.

The bakelite grips are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips, and the enamel Hitler Youth diamond is undamaged, showing slight play, consistent with authentic period examples. The scabbard has surface corrosion, but the leather hanger is supple, complete, and structurally sound. A complete and untouched example of a late-war HJ knife from a prominent maker, showing honest field use while retaining strong collectible value.

Historical Description: The Hitler Youth Knife (Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser) was introduced in the summer of 1933, shortly after the Nazi seizure of power in Germany. It was produced by a multitude of manufacturers and could be purchased from authorized shops for a price of 4 Reichsmarks. It was used not only as a dress sidearm, but as a functional camping tool, and these were commonly sharpened by their original owners. The earliest examples bore the motto of the Hitler Youth, “Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honor), etched on the blade. The blades on these early knives were marked with commercial manufacturer logos. They had nickel silver handles, and anodized metal scabbards. The use of the etched motto was discontinued in August 1938. Later HJ knives had nickel plated steel handles, painted scabbards, and the maker logos were replaced with an RZM code along with the year of manufacture. There are also transitional types that still have the etched motto but have dates on the blade ricasso. Manufacture of these knives is believed to have ceased around 1942. All HJ knives have the diamond emblem of the Hitler Youth on the handle.

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