Böntgen & Sabin (BONSAWERK)

Böntgen & Sabin (BONSAWERK)

Böntgen & Sabin (BONSAWERK): A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Böntgen & Sabin (BONSAWERK), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1876 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 6,000 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 bayonets and general steel goods. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the early phase of NSDAP equipment.

The logo of Böntgen & Sabin (BONSAWERK) consists of a circular emblem with the text "BÖNTGEN & SABIN" along the upper arc and "SOLINGEN" along the lower arc. In the center is a stylized boot or shoe symbol with a crosshair or sight above it. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing precision and tradition, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Böntgen & Sabin (BONSAWERK) 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 blank weapons manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.