Bertram C. Reinhard, Solingen

Bertram C. Reinhard, Solingen

C. Bertram Reinhard & Sohn: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The C. Bertram Reinhard & Sohn, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1864 in Solingen and registered in the Solingen Chamber of Commerce in 1899. The company specialized in producing steel goods such as pocket knives, razor blades, scissors, and nail clippers, and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA and SS service daggers. In 1935, it received the RZM code M7/79, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Solingen underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. Early SS daggers from ca. 1934 feature the "Hen and Rooster" logo and the motto "Meine Ehre heißt Treue".

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 5/5 as extremely rare and highly valued by collectors. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include pocket knives, razor blades, scissors, and nail clippers.

The logo of C. Bertram Reinhard & Sohn is a circular emblem with the text "C.BERTRAM REINH. SOHNE" along the upper arc and "SOLINGEN" along the lower arc, flanked by stars. In the center are a hen and a rooster facing right. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing the "Hen and Rooster" motif, registered in 1897, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of C. Bertram Reinhard & Sohn are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The company represents the transition to military weapons during the Nazi era, making it an important chapter in the encyclopedia of Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.