Dick Friedrich, Esslingen

Dick Friedrich, Esslingen

Dick Friedrich: A Rare Manufacturer from Esslingen

The Dick Friedrich, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1778 in Esslingen, originally as a file hammering workshop by Johann Friedrich Dick. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly early SA and NSKK service daggers [M1933], including rare SA honor daggers (Ernst Röhm). The location in Esslingen makes it one of the manufacturers in the region that produced SA daggers. Reichsgau (SA): He, Sw, Wm; Reichsgau (Röhm): Sw.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 1.5/5 as relatively common, but still appreciated by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and nickel-silver fittings. Other products include NSKK service daggers [M1933], files, butcher knives, and special tools.

The logo of Dick Friedrich features a rectangular frame with an arrow pointing to the text „F. Dick Esslingen“, as depicted on the daggers' blades. The design conveys precision and tradition, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Dick Friedrich are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Esslingen edged weapons industry. The company represents the transition to military weapons during the Nazi era, making it an important chapter in the encyclopedia of manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.