Eppenstein C. & Söhne, Solingen

Eppenstein C. & Söhne, Solingen

C. Eppenstein & Söhne: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The C. Eppenstein & Söhne, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in Solingen. The exact founding year is unknown, but the company was active in the 1930s. It specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers [M1933]. The location in Solingen underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. Reichsgau (SA): Ho, Nm, Nrh, Wm.

The firm produced approximately 7,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 as highly rare and highly valued by collectors. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of C. Eppenstein & Söhne features the inscription „C. EPPENSTEIN & SÖHNE“ along the upper arc of an oval emblem and „SOLINGEN“ along the lower arc. In the center is a stylized crown or flame symbol with wings or leaves, flanked by two small stars. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, conveying a classic, traditional aesthetic, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of C. Eppenstein & Söhne 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.