Hitler Youth Knife [Mid-period] by RZM M7/66 (Original Eickhorn Solingen)

Eickhorn Carl, Solingen
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Maker

Eickhorn Carl, Solingen

Model

1936-1938 [Mid-period]

Maker

RZM M7/66

Blade

single-edged

Length

253 mm

Weight

265 g

Hanger

Attached leather hanger

Condition

EXC+

Question to product? Product number 3937-141125

Hitler Youth Knife [Mid-period] by RZM M7/66 (Original Eickhorn Solingen)

A well-preserved HJ Youth Knife from the mid-production period (approx. 1936–1938), clearly stamped on the reverse of the blade with RZM M7/66 for Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. An original example featuring all period-correct manufacturing details and authentic age-related patina.

Grip: Riveted grip plates made of deep-black Bakelite with the sharply defined fishbone pattern typical for mid-period production. In the center sits the originally inserted HJ diamond emblem, properly crimped and untouched. The single-side curved crossguard is tight and secure with no play—fully consistent with production standards of the late 1930s.

Blade: Single-edged cast steel blade with the typical light use marks of the period, free of major damage. The reverse carries the manufacturer and RZM markings:
RZM M7/66 – Carl Eickhorn, Solingen
39 – year code
The blade is factory-riveted into the grip and remains tight. Age-consistent wear and handling marks, with no signs of re-sharpening.

Scabbard: Iron scabbard with original black paint / finish. A textbook example of the mid-production period, showing typical minor paint losses and carry marks. The throat and tip fittings are correctly riveted, and the leather hanger corresponds to the contemporary configuration.

HJ Knife mid-production RZM M7/66 Carl Eickhorn – full view

HJ Knife RZM M7/66 Carl Eickhorn – grip detail

HJ Knife RZM M7/66 – blade reverse with maker and RZM markings

HJ Knife Carl Eickhorn – blade and grip detail

HJ Knife RZM M7/66 – iron scabbard with black finish


Historical Context: Mid-Production HJ Knives (1936–1938)

The HJ knife was introduced in 1933 as the standardized sidearm for the Hitler Youth organisation. The mid-production period (approx. 1936–1938) is defined by several distinct features:

  • black Bakelite grips with a pronounced fishbone pattern
  • properly crimped enamel diamond emblem set into the grip
  • single-side curved crossguard
  • mandatory RZM maker marking (introduced in the mid-1930s)

The RZM code M7/66 identifies the manufacturer Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, one of the principal producers of HJ knives. Well-preserved mid-period examples with sharp RZM markings and their original scabbards are considered desirable collector pieces today.


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