Becker Eduard (KOLUMBUSWERK)

Becker Eduard (KOLUMBUSWERK)

Becker, Eduard (KOLUMBUSWERK): A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Becker, Eduard (KOLUMBUSWERK), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1878 in Solingen. The company was registered in the Solingen Chamber of Commerce in 1895. It specialized in the production of corkscrews, can and bottle openers, knives, and cutlery, and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA and NSKK daggers. The location in Solingen underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 3,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 as highly rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include SS daggers with star and baker's mark logo, as well as early SA daggers.

The logo of Becker, Eduard (KOLUMBUSWERK) features a star-shaped emblem with the silhouette of a man holding a spear or pole, below the text "KOLUMBUSWERK EDUARD BECKER SOLINGEN" in uppercase letters. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing discovery and adventure, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Becker, Eduard (KOLUMBUSWERK) are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The limited production and focus on Nazi weapons make them an important example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on blank weapons manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.