Kaiser Max (WAFFENHAMMER)

Kaiser Max (WAFFENHAMMER)

Kaiser Max (WAFFENHAMMER): A Rare Manufacturer from Deggendorf

The Kaiser Max (WAFFENHAMMER), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded after 1932 in Deggendorf. The company specialized in producing blank weapons, particularly early SA daggers during the Nazi era (1933-1936). The location in Deggendorf in Bavaria makes it one of the manufacturers in the region that produced SA daggers. Reichsgau (SA): BO (Bayerische Ostmark), Ha (Halle-Merseburg). It did not receive an RZM code as it was introduced later. The daggers have the engraving „Alles für Deutschland“ on the blade, with nickel-plated grips and detailed emblems. No further activity known after World War II.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 3.5/5 as moderately rare. These daggers typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general blank weapons.

The logo of Kaiser Max features "WAFFENHAMMER" at the top and "DEGGENDORF" at the bottom in a circle, with an empty center. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing tradition and quality, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Kaiser Max (WAFFENHAMMER) are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Bavarian 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 blank weapons manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.