Berns Gebrüder (OTTER WERK)

Berns Gebrüder (OTTER WERK)

Gebr. Berns (OTTER WERK): A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Gebr. Berns (OTTER WERK), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1840 in Solingen. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service 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 3.5/5 as moderately rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include pocket knives, kitchen knives, household knives, florist knives, gardener and industrial knives.

The logo of Gebr. Berns (OTTER WERK) consists of a circular emblem with the text "GEBR. BERNS" along the upper arc, "OTTER" in the center with a stylized otter figure above it holding a fish, and "SOLINGEN" along the lower arc. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing the otter theme and tradition, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Gebr. Berns (OTTER WERK) 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.