Kaldenbach Karl Robert, Solingen

Kaldenbach Karl Robert, Solingen

Kaldenbach Karl Robert (KKR): A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen-Gräfrath

The Kaldenbach Karl Robert (KKR), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1850 in Solingen-Gräfrath, with roots from that time. It was registered with the Solingen Chamber of Commerce on April 21, 1920. 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 M7/72, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Solingen-Gräfrath underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. Reichsgau (SA): P (Pommern). The daggers have nickel-plated grips and detailed emblems with the engraving „Alles für Deutschland“. No further activity known after World War II. It was authorized to manufacture uniform items for the NSDAP.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 as highly rare. These daggers bear the motto “Alles für Deutschland” and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Kaldenbach Karl Robert features the company name „Karl Robert Kaldenbach Solingen-Gräfrath“ etched on the blade, often accompanied by the RZM emblem and code M7/72 in transition models. It conveys a classic aesthetic and was typically applied to blades.

Today, the products of Kaldenbach Karl Robert (KKR) 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.