Linder Carl, Solingen-Merscheid

Linder Carl, Solingen-Merscheid

Carl Linder: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Carl Linder, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1870 in Solingen-Merscheid. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly early SA service daggers. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the period before 1935. The location in Solingen-Merscheid underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 2,000 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 or trademark of Carl Linder typically consisted of the text "C. Linder / Solingen / Merscheid," etched on the reverse of the blade. This simple trademark emphasized the manufacturer's functional orientation and made the products recognizable in the collector's scene.

Today, the products of Carl Linder 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 example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.