Köller Gustav, Solingen

Köller Gustav, Solingen

The Köller Gustav Nachfolger, Stahlwarenfabrik, was based in Solingen-Wald and a manufacturer of cutlery and edged weapons. The exact founding year is unknown, but the company expanded during the Nazi era to political daggers. In 1935, it received the RZM code M7/60, assigned for the production of daggers for the NSDAP. The location in Solingen-Wald 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 4.5/5 as highly rare and highly valued by collectors. They bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products like further edged weapons are associated with Köller Gustav Nachfolger, often as transitional models with RZM marking.

The logo or trademark of Köller Gustav Nachfolger typically consisted of the text "Köller Gustav Nachfolger Solingen-Wald," etched on the blade in a plain font. This simple trademark emphasized the manufacturer's functional orientation and made the products recognizable in the collector's scene.

Today, the products of Köller Gustav Nachfolger are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The limited production and RZM code make them an important example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.