Giesen und Forsthoff, Solingen

Giesen und Forsthoff, Solingen

Giesen und Forsthoff: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Giesen und Forsthoff, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1920 in Solingen. 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 underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. Reichsgau (SA): He, Ns, S, Wf. No RZM code is mentioned.

The firm produced approximately 5,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4/5 as highly rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods and blank weapons.

The logo of Giesen und Forsthoff features the inscription „Giesen & Forsthoff Solingen“ in a clear, elongated font, often accompanied by a thin surrounding line, as depicted on the blades of the daggers. The design conveys precision and tradition and was typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Giesen und Forsthoff 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.