May & vom Hau, Solingen-Ohligs

May & vom Hau, Solingen-Ohligs

May & vom Hau: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The May & vom Hau, Stahlwarenfabrik, was based in Solingen-Ohligs and a manufacturer of cutlery and edged weapons. The exact founding year is unknown, but the company produced early SA service daggers during the Nazi era. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the early phase of NSDAP equipment. The location in Solingen-Ohligs 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 3,000 pieces. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 4/5 as highly rare and appreciated by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland". Other products include general steel goods.

The logo or trademark of May & vom Hau typically consisted of the text "May & vom Hau Solingen-Ohligs," 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 May & vom Hau 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.