This category features a wide range of historical edged weapons –
including daggers, swords, sabres, bayonets and fighting knives.
The focus is on original period pieces collected as
historical artefacts and not intended for modern use.
What types of edged weapons are offered?
Under edged weapons we group a broad spectrum of military and paramilitary blades.
Many items come from old collections or estates and document branch of service, rank or
specific functions.
Typical collecting areas
Daggers & dirks: army, air force and navy daggers, dress daggers, presentation pieces.
Swords & sabres: cavalry and officer sabres, swords of police and other formations.
Bayonets: rifle bayonets, export models, special and private-purchase variants.
Fighting knives: trench knives, combat and field knives, late-war and simplified types.
Parts & accessories: scabbards, grips, knots, hangers and frogs.
Makers, blade marks & production features
Blade marks: maker logos, trade marks and inspection stamps help to date and classify a piece.
Materials & finish: steel blades (often nickel- or chrome-plated) with grips of wood, horn, plastics or metal.
Production type: early, finely finished examples versus later simplified wartime production.
Originality, condition & restoration
Original condition: untouched, honest pieces with natural patina are usually the most desirable.
Wear & use: period wear on blades, grips and scabbards can underline the character of an item.
Polishing & cleaning: over-polished blades or heavily restored parts should be taken into account when valuing a piece.
Safety note: All edged weapons are sold strictly as collector and display items only.
Collector notes
Reference literature: books and comparison pieces are essential to understand makers, variants and markings.
Completeness: weapons with original scabbard, hanger, knot and, where applicable, case are particularly sought after.
Provenance: documented estates, period photos or receipts add to collector and historical value.
Would you like to sell edged weapons, a group of items or a complete estate?
DG.de specializes in purchasing historical militaria and edged weapons
and evaluates both single pieces and collections according to the
international collectors’ market.
Especially wanted:
Complete daggers and bayonets with original scabbards and hangers
Scarce variants by particular makers, export contracts or special patterns
Named estates with several edged weapons from one owner
Blades with inscriptions, dedications or documented provenance
Accessories and parts in collectible condition
➡️ Offer your edged weapons, groups or estates via the
contact form to receive a non-binding purchase offer.
FAQ
Do you also evaluate larger collections?
Yes, we evaluate both single items and complete collections.
For estates or large groups it can be sensible to sell them as a whole so that
the historical context is preserved.
Should I clean or polish blades before selling?
In many cases it is best not to change the original condition.
Excessive polishing or “refurbishing” can reduce collector value.
If unsure, please send us photos first via the contact form.
Are your edged weapons sold only for collecting purposes?
Yes. All edged weapons offered by DG.de are intended strictly as
historical collector’s items and display objects.
Any use as a weapon is expressly excluded.
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