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#232976 11/17/2010 11:40 PM
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I have this little knife with a HJ insignia glued to the scabard (the grip is too small to install the insignia). Non-magnetic, un-plated pommel and guard. It measures 7 7/8"(23cm)overall, blade is 4 5/8" (11.7cm), grip is 3 3/16" (8.2cm). It has a felt buffer. There is no maker's mark but it is well made and appears to be perfectly proportioned. It is photoed with a post war example to show scale.

Are these Period? Common? Uncommon? Fantasy?

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Looks to be a DJ German Youth knife.For wear before 14 yrs of age then became a HJ when they joined.From Collecting Edge Weapons Vol.1 By TJ pg.81 .Original or not I don't know

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Thanks for the reply. Right after I posted my question I was directed to a very interesting prior discussion of these. It seems there are several differing opinions.

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These little knives with insignia to the scabbard are correct except to say the insignia should be pinned NOT GLUED to the obverse of the scabbard.

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I cannot see into the scabbard to see if it is pinned as the obverse retaining spring is in the way. What I am seeing may just be years of grime accumulated around the insignia. Overall, the construction appears to be period, but I have no experience with these knives.

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Larry


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