Sauer J. P. & Sohn (1751), Suhl

Sauer J. P. & Sohn (1751), Suhl

Sauer J. P. & Sohn (Gegr. 1751): A Traditional Manufacturer from Suhl, Thuringia

The Sauer J. P. & Sohn (Gegr. 1751), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1751 in Suhl, Thuringia. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers. The location in Suhl makes it one of the manufacturers in Thuringia that produced SA daggers.

The firm produced approximately 23,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 1.5/5 as relatively common but still appreciated by collectors. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Sauer J. P. & Sohn consists of a circular emblem with the text "J.P. SAUER & SOHN" along the upper arc and "SUHL" at the bottom. In the center is a figure of a man holding a rifle or weapon, likely a hunter or soldier. Below the circle is "GEGR. 1751," meaning "founded 1751." The logo is in black and white, with a classic, serif font that conveys tradition and quality.

Today, the products of Sauer J. P. & Sohn are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Thuringian edged weapons industry. The company represents the transition to military weapons during the Nazi era, making it an important chapter in the encyclopedia on blank weapons manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.