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This product is suppose to be a “replica” and it fit that description perfectly i really enjoy the knife its great because im a big ww2 buff and i enjoy the history. thus being the sole reason i made this purchase all i have to say is that the blade was a little dirty you can barly read the “blut und ehre”(blood and honor)on the blade and the metal was a little bubbly which i can understand its a “replica” so i expect these things all in all great product looks good and good for any ww2 buff or collector.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this knife knowing full well it was a cheap reproduction from China. It’s fine for display or someone who is into reenactments. However its got some small quibbles that keep it from being 5 stars. I point these out not to criticize but rather to inform, just so you know exactly what it is your getting.
1. The pommel and handguard are nice and shiny but it the metal itself is not polished. That is to say the metal comprising this part of the knife has been plated. This is easily noticeable by slight amount of “bubbling” and flaking on the knife i received.
2. The Hitler Youth slogan “Blut und Ehre” (blood and honor)along the blade is barely visible except under direct light. The original Hitler Youth knives were acid etched and were much darker, the reproductions appear to have been done by a scribing machine and it was done very lightly.
3. The blade itself is not a full tang blade, it’s not even a real knife that could be used (no heat treating,unsharpened) so please don’t try. There is an edge but it is not sharp. In other words, it’s just a piece of metal that has been ground and shaped in to the shape of a knife.
4. The sheath is decent its made of metal and nicely painted black with rubber guide inserts inside. The straps are the weak link however, as they are nothing more than vinyl with some cheap snaps riveted on.
As I said before, other than the “cons” I pointed out this knife looks correct and would be well suited for display purposes. And to be perfectly honest, anyone who has purchased repro knives made in China or India should be used to the things that I have pointed out. If, however, you want the real deal, real Hitler Youth knives can still be found at gun shows and online auctions, but not anywhere near the mint condition that a reproduction will afford you. But it is another route you could go just in case the reproductions don’t “float your boat.”
For the money I paid and my intended purpose (display), I am happy with the knife.
Rating: 3 / 5
The picture and description portrayed does NOT do this item justice. Very heavy and I can’t find any flaws on it except one; “Made in China”. Yes I know it is a replica but I wish that wasn’t stamped on it. I am very satisfied with this product overall.
Rating: 5 / 5
#1 by Andrew Negrete on July 27, 2010 - 5:35 am
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This product is suppose to be a “replica” and it fit that description perfectly i really enjoy the knife its great because im a big ww2 buff and i enjoy the history. thus being the sole reason i made this purchase all i have to say is that the blade was a little dirty you can barly read the “blut und ehre”(blood and honor)on the blade and the metal was a little bubbly which i can understand its a “replica” so i expect these things all in all great product looks good and good for any ww2 buff or collector.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by S. Marian on July 27, 2010 - 5:47 am
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I’m very pleased. Took some time for them to reach me all the way to Romania, but it was worth waiting.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by D. Smith on July 27, 2010 - 6:11 am
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I purchased this knife knowing full well it was a cheap reproduction from China. It’s fine for display or someone who is into reenactments. However its got some small quibbles that keep it from being 5 stars. I point these out not to criticize but rather to inform, just so you know exactly what it is your getting.
1. The pommel and handguard are nice and shiny but it the metal itself is not polished. That is to say the metal comprising this part of the knife has been plated. This is easily noticeable by slight amount of “bubbling” and flaking on the knife i received.
2. The Hitler Youth slogan “Blut und Ehre” (blood and honor)along the blade is barely visible except under direct light. The original Hitler Youth knives were acid etched and were much darker, the reproductions appear to have been done by a scribing machine and it was done very lightly.
3. The blade itself is not a full tang blade, it’s not even a real knife that could be used (no heat treating,unsharpened) so please don’t try. There is an edge but it is not sharp. In other words, it’s just a piece of metal that has been ground and shaped in to the shape of a knife.
4. The sheath is decent its made of metal and nicely painted black with rubber guide inserts inside. The straps are the weak link however, as they are nothing more than vinyl with some cheap snaps riveted on.
As I said before, other than the “cons” I pointed out this knife looks correct and would be well suited for display purposes. And to be perfectly honest, anyone who has purchased repro knives made in China or India should be used to the things that I have pointed out. If, however, you want the real deal, real Hitler Youth knives can still be found at gun shows and online auctions, but not anywhere near the mint condition that a reproduction will afford you. But it is another route you could go just in case the reproductions don’t “float your boat.”
For the money I paid and my intended purpose (display), I am happy with the knife.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by john aikman on July 27, 2010 - 6:39 am
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The picture and description portrayed does NOT do this item justice. Very heavy and I can’t find any flaws on it except one; “Made in China”. Yes I know it is a replica but I wish that wasn’t stamped on it. I am very satisfied with this product overall.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Pedro I. Mendez Perez on July 27, 2010 - 8:01 am
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I know is a replica and that it is not the same quality or look of the real one, but for the price and availability, you can beat that.
I was surprised that even tough is a replica is still heavy and blunt enough to keep away from unruly hands.
Rating: 4 / 5