Curdts E. H. Otto (Nachfolger)

Curdts E. H. Otto (Nachfolger)

Curdts E. H. Otto (Nachfolger): A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Curdts E. H. Otto (Nachfolger), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1851 as CURNA GmbH in Solingen. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers [M1933] and bayonets. The location in Solingen underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. Reichsgau (SA): Ho (Hochland).

The firm produced approximately 1,000 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.

The logo of Curdts E. H. Otto (Nachfolger) features the initials „C“ and „O“ within an oval frame, accompanied by a sword and a snake winding around an anchor, with the inscription „Nachf. Curdts Solingen“. It is a circular emblem with "CURDTS NACHF." at the top and "SOLINGEN" at the bottom. In the center is a triangle with two crossed elements (perhaps swords or tools) above and below. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing tradition and quality, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Curdts E. H. Otto (Nachfolger) 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.