Gerling Ernst, Solingen

Gerling Ernst, Solingen

Gerling Ernst: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen-Ohligs

The Gerling Ernst, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1902 in Solingen-Ohligs. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers [M1933]. The location in Solingen-Ohligs underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 5/5 as extremely rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Gerling Ernst typically features the text „Ernst Gerling Solingen-Ohligs“ in a clear, stretched font, often with a thin encircling line, as depicted on the blades of the daggers.

Today, the products of Gerling Ernst 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.