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Hitler Youth Knife with Motto [Early-period] by F.W. Höller Solingen

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Maker

Höller F. W., Solingen

Model

1933-1935 [Early-period]

Inscription

Blut und Ehre!

Blade

single-edged

Length

255 mm

Weight

306 g

Hanger

Attached leather hanger with a fine belt loop

Condition

EXC++

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Hitler Youth Knife with Motto [Early-period] by F.W. Höller Solingen

Early Hitler Youth (HJ) utility knife from the production period 1933–1935 featuring the characteristic motto “Blut und Ehre!” (“Blood and Honour!”). Manufactured by F.W. Höller, Solingen. This is an early example with the characteristic early struck maker mark, found exclusively on pieces from the first production years. A classic collector’s piece among early Hitler Youth edged weapons.

Grip: Riveted grip plates made of deep black Bakelite with pronounced checkered herringbone pattern. The center of the grip retains the typical HJ diamond emblem. The single-sided curved crossguard (quillon) is magnetic and firmly attached.

Blade: Single-edged steel blade, originally riveted into the grip. The obverse bears the early deeply etched HJ motto “Blut und Ehre!”, as used until 19 August 1938. The reverse side features the early maker mark “F.W. Höller Solingen” in characteristic struck form, together with the marking “Ges. Gesch.”.

Scabbard: Steel scabbard retaining its original black-painted finish. The carrying system consists of a leather strap with doubled retaining loop, typical for early HJ utility knives.

Early Hitler Youth HJ knife with motto F.W. Höller Solingen – overall view

HJ knife – grip with HJ emblem and herringbone pattern

HJ knife – blade with Blut und Ehre motto and F.W. Höller Solingen maker mark

Historical Background: Early HJ Utility Knife with Motto “Blut und Ehre!”

The HJ utility knife was introduced as the standardized sidearm of the Hitler Youth (HJ) and its design followed military influences of the period. Early examples from the years 1933–1935 are among the most desirable variants today.

Characteristic for early examples is the deeply etched motto “Blut und Ehre!”, which remained in use until 19 August 1938. Early maker marks, quality materials and the typical leather carrying system are additional features of the first production years.

The manufacturer F.W. Höller, Solingen belongs among the recognized makers of German edged weapons. Combined with the early motto, characteristic maker mark and original early construction, this knife represents an interesting collector’s piece of German youth organization edged weapons.

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