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Edged Weapons
Here is the place to discuss German edged weapons. Anything from fighting knives to swords to daggers. Come in and speak with some of the greatest minds in the hobby.
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Welcome - New Collectors Start Here (5 viewing)
This Forum is to welcome new Members and explain how GDC works.
03/17/2025 05:08 PM
sushicat
266 1,663
03/17/2025 05:08 PM
by sushicat
SS Dagger Forum (40 viewing)
Daggers of the SS: Model 1933 Daggers, Model 1936 Chained Daggers, Honor Daggers, Himmler Dedication Daggers, and all SS accoutrements. Moderated by Dave Hohaus, editor of Tom Wittmann's book on SS Edged Weapons.
Moderated by: Dave
05/12/2025 04:15 PM
nako
2,261 31,277
05/12/2025 04:15 PM
by nako
SA & NSKK Dagger Forum (25 viewing)
Daggers of the SA (Storm Troops): Standard Service, Feldherrnhalle, Special Presentation, High Leader Daggers, and all SA accoutrements. Also daggers of the NSKK - Standard Service, Chained, etc. Moderated by Mike McAlvanah, perhaps THE most accomplished SA dagger collector in history.
05/16/2025 10:59 PM
Zdenda
1,968 26,339
05/16/2025 10:59 PM
by Zdenda
Rohm Dagger Forum (4 viewing)
Your place to discuss one of the most fascinating areas of German Dagger collecting. Learn about both SS and SA Rohm Daggers.
05/09/2025 08:02 AM
Herman V. (aka Herr Mann)
433 6,671
05/09/2025 08:02 AM
by Herman V. (aka Herr Mann)
Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe Forum (28 viewing)
Daggers of the Army (Heer), Navy (Kriegsmarine), and Air Force (Luftwaffe), Characteristics and variations, as well as accoutrements (portapees and hangers). Moderated by Wotan and WWII-Collector and Kevin who you all know as "heers68"
05/15/2025 02:29 PM
Billy G.
2,510 28,712
05/15/2025 02:29 PM
by Billy G.
HJ Edged Weapons Forum (10 viewing)
This is the place to discuss the edged weapons of the Hitler Youth: Leader daggers, the HJ knives ( including the youth knives of occupied countries) DJ knives, and HJ Honor Bayonets. Moderated by Herman V.
05/15/2025 08:35 PM
den70
843 9,318
05/15/2025 08:35 PM
by den70
Miscellaneous Dagger Forum (14 viewing)
Everything else: NPEA, Reichs Labor Service (RAD), DLV, Diplomatic/Government, Red Cross, The RLB, Teno, Land and Water Customs, Railway, and Postal (Postschutz) Daggers, boot knives, Imperial Edged Weapons. Moderated by Ron Weinand.
1,548 16,066
05/15/2025 01:18 PM
by Billy G.
European Edged Weapons (11 viewing)
For discussion of swords, daggers, and bayonets used by European countries not including Germany. Additionally, uniforms from European countries other than Germany may be discussed here. Moderated by Jim Wallace, an advanced collector of European blades
763 6,706
06/07/2024 01:38 PM
by Chiska
Edged Weapons Accoutrements Forum (1 viewing)
Visit this forum to discuss hangers, frogs, portepees, control tags, dagger storage bags, or anything else that was used with German edged weapons.
05/03/2025 04:33 PM
Vern
468 3,423
05/03/2025 04:33 PM
by Vern
The BCN Bayonet Forum (16 viewing)
Your resource for Bayonet collecting worldwide. The Bayonet Collector's Network (BCN) was founded in 1996 to bring bayonet collectors together to share knowledge and information about bayonets. Come inside to talk not only about German bayonets, but about bayonets from around the world. Moderated by John Jacobi, founder of BCN and ably assisted by Terry Kissinger the man with all the Fire Bayonets.
05/02/2025 06:06 PM
Seppi
2,038 20,738
05/02/2025 06:06 PM
by Seppi
Hunting, Forestry, and Shooting Forum (7 viewing)
This is where you can discuss hunting, forestry, and shooting daggers. Moderated by Gary Southgate.
05/06/2025 03:51 PM
Baz69
670 8,694
05/06/2025 03:51 PM
by Baz69
German Sword & Miniatures Forum (9 viewing)
Here is the place to discuss swords, kinder sables, and miniature daggers. Moderated by Fred Prinz, who most of you knew as Frogprinz.
1,117 11,927
04/30/2025 01:27 AM
by wotan
The GDC Bazaar
The Bazaar contains our "For Sale" and "Wanted" Forums in their own new area.
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For Sale Forum (2 viewing)
This is a Forum where Premium Members can post free "For Sale" ads. Please keep items listed militaria related.
03/28/2025 01:26 AM
TKissinger
380 1,584
03/28/2025 01:26 AM
by TKissinger
Wanted Forum (1 viewing)
This is a Forum where Premium Members can post free "Wanted" ads. Please keep items listed militaria-related.
05/09/2025 08:30 PM
Dutchman
63 134
05/09/2025 08:30 PM
by Dutchman
Sold/Expired Ads
This is a Forum where Premium Members and Moderators can view expired "For Sale" ads
02/11/2025 06:48 PM
Kevin (heers68)
425 1,774
02/11/2025 06:48 PM
by Kevin (heers68)
Uniform & Accessories
This category covers most things worn "on the person" other than edged weapons and firearms. Headgear, uniforms, medals and badges, insignia, and more.
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SS & SA Uniform Forum (26 viewing)
SS and SA Uniform Forum. Your place to discuss, uniforms, headgear and cloth insignia of the SS and the SA. Moderated by Fred Fokkelman
05/02/2025 09:24 PM
ivbaust
1,684 17,363
05/02/2025 09:24 PM
by ivbaust
German Military Uniform Forum (10 viewing)
Discuss uniforms, headgear, and cloth insignia of the German Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe services. This includes Camouflage and Paratroop (Fallschirmjäger ) uniforms.
04/08/2025 04:17 PM
Gaspare
937 7,727
04/08/2025 04:17 PM
by Gaspare
Police Uniforms Forum (3 viewing)
Discuss uniforms, headgear, cloth insignia, and accessories of the German police services. Moderated by Bill Unland.
01/21/2024 06:59 PM
derjager
551 7,382
01/21/2024 06:59 PM
by derjager
Miscellaneous German Uniforms (1 viewing)
The forum for uniforms, headgear, and cloth insignia of all other german organizations such as the TENO, The Labor Corps, the DLV, and the Diplomatic Corps.
12/12/2024 10:13 PM
derjager
297 2,285
12/12/2024 10:13 PM
by derjager
Imperial German Uniforms, Orders, and Decorations (7 viewing)
Your place to discuss all Imperial German Militaria including: service medals, decorations, badges, insigna, photos, documents, spiked helmets, visors, field gear, flags, cloth insigia, etc. Moderated by Bill Warda, an expert in many fields on German Miliitaria.
04/21/2025 04:40 AM
derjager
433 5,268
04/21/2025 04:40 AM
by derjager
Medals & Badges of the Third Reich Forum (31 viewing)
The forum for Medals, ribbons, and badges and other awards of all German services. Iron Crosses, Shooting Badges, Membership Pins, and more. Moderated by Fritz Kunz III and Derjager.
05/17/2025 07:42 PM
Gaspare
1,984 23,172
05/17/2025 07:42 PM
by Gaspare
Belts and Buckles Forum (2 viewing)
The place to discuss brocade and service belts, as well as belt buckles.
03/03/2025 05:37 PM
Dutchman
531 3,616
03/03/2025 05:37 PM
by Dutchman
Helmet Forum (14 viewing)
Steel Helmet Forum. Discuss all German steel helmets from all branches of service and organizations, from both WWI and WWII. Moderated by Panzerfaust.
05/15/2025 12:02 PM
Gaspare
1,175 13,294
05/15/2025 12:02 PM
by Gaspare
The Honor Ring Forum (52 viewing)
Not just Honor rings! Private purchase military rings of any nation. Military school rings, West Wall rings, DAK, lets see it. Moderated by "Haupt-Moderator" Gaspare Bua, and Stephen, who you all know as "Spitfire"
Moderated by: Stephen
05/18/2025 05:24 AM
benten
2,181 27,614
05/18/2025 05:24 AM
by benten
General Militaria
Here is the place to discuss all militaria other than German uniforms, accessories, and daggers. Beer steins, regalia, firearms, field gear, other edged weapons, etc.
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United States Militaria (1 viewing)
Your place to discuss United States Militaria including weapons, uniforms, medals, and other items of interest from all periods of United States Military History. Moderated by Mr. Jerry, a long time collector from Wisconsin.
06/01/2024 11:23 PM
C. Wetzel-20609
695 4,290
06/01/2024 11:23 PM
by C. Wetzel-20609
Japanese Militaria Forum (1 viewing)
For discussing Samaurai Swords, Japanese headgear and uniforms, medals, rifles and related equipment, everything from grenade launchers and bayonets. Moderated by Jareth Holub. A professional antique restoration expert, Jareth has been collecting Japanese militaria for over 25 years.
04/14/2024 10:17 PM
Mikee
399 2,913
04/14/2024 10:17 PM
by Mikee
Flags, Field Gear, and Miscellaneous Militaria and Regalia Forum (11 viewing)
A place to discuss militaria that does not fit in another forum. Also for railroad car eagles, statues, personality busts, Allach porcelin, silverware, napkins, and other collectibles.
02/08/2025 10:38 PM
Dave
859 6,612
02/08/2025 10:38 PM
by Dave
Historic and Period Firearms Forum (7 viewing)
Do you collect, shoot, or just enjoy looking at historic firearms ? Anything from matchlocks to WWII Lugers ? If you do, this forum is for you. Show us what you have and ask your questions here. Moderated by Vern.
420 3,417
05/05/2025 07:49 PM
by derjager
Names, Documents, Photos and Translation Forum (3 viewing)
This Forum is for the discussion of any named or numbered items you may have in your collection as well as the discussion of period photos and documents. Moderated by Ross Kelbaugh an accomplished researcher in SS and other TR areas.
04/21/2025 06:17 PM
Gaspare
494 3,299
04/21/2025 06:17 PM
by Gaspare
General Interest
Everything else that doesn't fit in the other categories, in addition to our "community" forums that are not collectible-specific. Want a translation? Have a question about how the forum works? It's all here.
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Community Center (14 viewing)
This is the place to talk about the website, post important hobby news, and ask hobby questions that don't seem to fall into any other category.
04/03/2025 02:37 PM
Gaspare
1,240 11,137
04/03/2025 02:37 PM
by Gaspare
Collector's Corner (3 viewing)
Discussion forum for anything of interest to collectors. Moderated by Paul and Ryan
Moderated by: [email protected]
43 555
03/20/2025 10:02 PM
by Luftbud
Other Hobbies and Collections, like sports cars, movies, music,etc (4 viewing)
What else do you collect besides militaria or what other hobbies do you have ? Aviation Collectibles? Beer Steins ? Model soldiers ? Stamps ? Pewter and Copper ? Let us know and post some pictures if you can.
05/12/2025 05:33 PM
Mikee
516 5,538
05/12/2025 05:33 PM
by Mikee
Computer Help & Idea Exchange Forum (3 viewing)
Does your computer have a bug? Is it slowing down? Need to know how to resize a picture? Jump in and ask Aaron Buck, an IT industry veteran.
02/13/2025 01:26 PM
ed773
333 1,751
02/13/2025 01:26 PM
by ed773
Restoration, Conservation, and Maintenance Forum (7 viewing)
Learn about restoration, conservation, and maintenance techniques and the pros and cons of each. Moderated by Vern Bryant, accomplished restoration expert.
09/14/2022 03:27 PM
Dave
307 2,220
09/14/2022 03:27 PM
by Dave
Period History Forum
This forum is for discussions and debates about historical topics relevant to our hobby.
11/26/2024 07:35 PM
Gaspare
187 889
11/26/2024 07:35 PM
by Gaspare
In Memoriam
This Forum is to remember our absent friends and collectors.
05/12/2025 06:28 PM
Oleg67
53 534
05/12/2025 06:28 PM
by Oleg67
Collector's Showcase (4 viewing)
A place to share your collection or favorite piece with other collectors. Moderated by Roger Jeandell aka "Leipzig"
07/16/2024 07:47 PM
derjager
197 3,536
07/16/2024 07:47 PM
by derjager
GDC Reference Library (1 viewing)
Each thread contains links to the appropriate reference gallery. Click a link to view the gallery.
01/31/2025 03:16 PM
Vern
9 47
01/31/2025 03:16 PM
by Vern
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