Kohlen Friedrich v. d., Solingen

Kohlen Friedrich v. d., Solingen

The Friedrich von der Kohlen GmbH, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1874 by Friedrich von der Kohlen in Solingen-Gräfrath. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to include edged weapons, particularly early SA service daggers. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the period before 1935. The firm continues to exist today at www.vonderkohlen.de, producing high-quality blades.

The firm specialized in SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), produced in an estimated quantity of about 6,000 pieces. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 3/5 as moderately rare and appreciated by collectors. They bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods and blades.

The logo or trademark of Friedrich von der Kohlen typically consisted of the text "Fr. v. d. Kohlen Solingen-Gräfrath," etched on the blade in a plain font. This simple trademark emphasized the manufacturer's functional orientation and made the products recognizable in the collector's scene.

Today, the products of Friedrich von der Kohlen are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The production and focus on early Nazi weapons make them an important example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.