Bender Carl, Solingen

Bender Carl, Solingen

Bender Carl: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Bender Carl, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1904 in Solingen and registered with the Solingen Chamber of Commerce on December 29, 1905. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly early SA service daggers. The location in Solingen-Gräfrath underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 as highly rare. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 as highly rare and appreciated by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and nickel-silver fittings. Other products include cutlery, professional knives, pocket knives, scissors, letter openers, and desk sets.

The logo of Bender Carl features the text "CARL BENDER SOLINGEN" in uppercase letters, with a stylized symbol above resembling two coffee pots or urns facing each other. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing tradition and quality, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Bender Carl are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The limited 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.