![]() ![]() ![]() I don't know how many times I have seen new collectors throw in the towel after getting taken on their first purchase! Experienced collectors buy from dealers that alone should say something! When holding a known original in your hand many of things I am going to speak about here will come clear. ![]() The most common mistake I see is a newbie buying his first dagger from an auction site or at a gun show trying to save a few bucks. This is a very small investment in the hobby. The best advice I can give the beginning collector is to buy their first knife from a trusted source preferably a certified dealer who offers a lifetime warranty as to authenticity and an inspection period. Hitler Youth knives are widely reproduced and they are a minefield for experienced collectors and even more so for the beginner. During this period, scores of producers, somewhere around 150, were awarded contracts to produce this knife and as a result, there are many variants out there. ![]() Today they remain relatively affordable and as a result, are often the first dagger purchased by a beginner. Millions of these were produced between 1933 and wars end. I have decided to write this article because Hitler Youth, (HJ) knives commonly are the first and most affordable way to start collecting German Edged Weapons. (9)Aigiullettes / Lanyards / Watch Fobs.(6)Italian-German African Campaign Medals.> Forestry, Hunting and Shooting Daggers. ![]()
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