Knecht August, Solingen

Knecht August, Solingen

The August Knecht from Solingen is a historical manufacturer of cutlery and edged weapons, founded in 1694. As one of the oldest Solingen producers, the company specialized in high-quality bladed weapons, including early SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung) in the period before 1935. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the early Nazi era and making the daggers rare specimens. The location in Solingen underscores the region's long tradition as a center for blade manufacturing in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers, rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 (or 9 on the McSarr scale) as highly rare. These daggers often feature Gau markings such as "Nm" (Nordmark) and "No" (Nordsee) and bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland." The fittings are nickel/silver, the grip is dark reddish brown with an inset nickel/silver eagle and SA button. The blade typically shows minor wear marks, and the scabbard is brown anodized. Other products like SS service daggers are not associated with August Knecht.

The logo or trademark of August Knecht typically consisted of the text "August Knecht Solingen," etched on the blade in a plain font. This simple trademark emphasized the craftsmanship and made the products recognizable in the collector's scene, often complemented by the SA eagle on the grip.

Today, the products of August Knecht are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The limited production and focus on early Nazi weapons make them an important chapter in the encyclopedia on Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.