Bodenstein Julius, Steinbach Kr.

Bodenstein Julius, Steinbach Kr.

Julius Bodenstein: A Rare Manufacturer from Steinbach Kr. M., Thuringia

The Julius Bodenstein, Messerfabrik, was founded in Steinbach Kreis Meiningen, Thuringia. The exact founding year is unknown. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly daggers. The location in Steinbach Kr. M. makes it one of the manufacturers in Thuringia that produced edged weapons.

The firm produced approximately 3,000 daggers and edged weapons, rated with a rarity of 4/5 as highly rare. These products are appreciated by collectors and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Julius Bodenstein is a circular emblem in dark gray on a transparent background. The text "JULIUS BODENSTEIN" is placed along the upper arc, and "STEINBACH KR.M." along the lower arc. In the center is an empty oval, conveying a simple, traditional aesthetic.

Today, the products of Julius Bodenstein are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Thuringian 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.