Hoppe Wilhelm, Solingen

Hoppe Wilhelm, Solingen

Wilhelm Hoppe: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Wilhelm Hoppe, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1859 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): Ns, Wf.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 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 Wilhelm Hoppe is a circular emblem in dark gray on a transparent background. The text "WILHELM HOPPE" is placed along the upper arc, and "SOLINGEN" along the lower arc. This design symbolizes tradition and quality and was typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Wilhelm Hoppe 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.