Grah Gustav Reinhold, Solingen

Grah Gustav Reinhold, Solingen

Gustav Reinhold Grah: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen-Foche

The Gustav Reinhold Grah, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded before 1900 in Solingen-Foche and registered with the Solingen Chamber of Commerce on October 18, 1901. The company specialized in manufacturing tableware, kitchen knives, shears, and razors, expanding during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly early SA service daggers [M1933]. The location in Solingen-Foche underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. Reichsgau (SA): Wf, Om. The company relocated to Remscheid in 1954 and ceased operations in 1962.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 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 early NSKK service daggers. The trademark was a thimble.

The logo of Gustav Reinhold Grah features a stylized thimble within an oval frame, accompanied by the text „G. Reinhold Grah Solingen-Foche“, representing the quality and tradition of the manufacturer, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Gustav Reinhold Grah are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The limited production and focus on early Nazi weapons make them an important example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.