Herder & Engels, Solingen

Herder & Engels, Solingen

Herder & Engels: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen-Ohligs

The Herder & Engels, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in Solingen-Ohligs. The exact founding year is unknown. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers [M1933]. In 1935, it received the RZM code M7/63, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Solingen-Ohligs underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. Reichsgau (SA): B, Nrh. No further activity known after World War II.

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-plated grips and detailed emblems. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Herder & Engels features a crown with cross in the center, symbolizing tradition and quality, typically etched on blades. In the middle and late production phase around 1939, only the RZM code was used.

Today, the products of Herder & Engels 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 Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.