Kloos Carl, Solingen-Landwehr

Kloos Carl, Solingen-Landwehr

The Carl Kloos from Solingen-Landwehr is a little-known manufacturer of cutlery and edged weapons, whose exact founding year is unknown. There are indications that it may be a misrepresentation or variant of the Carl Klaas company, which was based in Solingen. During the Nazi era, Carl Kloos primarily produced early SA service daggers in the period before 1935. The company did not receive an RZM code in 1935, limiting its production to the early phase of NSDAP equipment. The location in Solingen-Landwehr underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm specialized in SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), produced in an estimated quantity of about 1,000 pieces. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 4/5 and are considered highly rare, especially as they often feature Gau markings such as "Ns" (Nordsee) and "Wf" (Westfalen). The daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and were produced without RZM marking, making them coveted collectibles. Other products like SS service daggers or further edged weapons are not associated with Carl Kloos.

The logo or trademark of Carl Kloos typically consisted of the simple text "Carl Kloos Solingen Landwehr", often etched in a straightforward font on the blade. This plain trademark emphasized the manufacturer's functional orientation and made the products recognizable in the collector's scene, although detailed graphic elements are not preserved.

Today, the products of Carl Kloos represent a rare chapter in the Solingen manufacturer history of the edged weapons industry. The limited production and lack of RZM code make them an important example of the early Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.