Ritter Kuno, Solingen

Ritter Kuno, Solingen

Kuno Ritter & Co.: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen-Gräfrath

The Kuno Ritter & Co., Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1932 in Solingen-Gräfrath. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers. In 1935, it received the RZM code M7/3, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Solingen-Gräfrath underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany. After World War II, the company was renamed to Hubertus Schneidwarenfabrik Kuno Ritter e.K. in 1950 and focused on hunting and sport knives, acquiring the "Hubertus" brand.

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 5/5 as extremely rare and highly valued by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo or trademark of Kuno Ritter & Co. typically consisted of a circular design with the text "KUNO RITTER" along the upper arc and "SOLINGEN" along the lower arc. In the center is an intertwined monogram "KR", flanked by dots. This simple trademark emphasized the manufacturer's functional orientation and made the products recognizable in the collector's scene.

Today, the products of Kuno Ritter & Co. are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The company represents the transition to military weapons during the Nazi era, making it an important chapter in the encyclopedia of Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.