Linder Otto, Solingen-Merscheid

Linder Otto, Solingen-Merscheid

Otto Linder: An Extremely Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Otto Linder, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1919 in Solingen-Merscheid and registered on August 2, 1929. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly early SA service daggers in the period before 1935. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the early phase of NSDAP equipment. The location in Solingen-Merscheid underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 5/5 as extremely rare and highly valued by collectors. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings, with perfect fitting grip and insets. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Otto Linder consisted of a hoof motif, symbolizing craftsmanship and making the products recognizable in the collector's scene.

Today, the products of Otto 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.