Schmidt Rudolf, Solingen

Schmidt Rudolf, Solingen

Rudolf Schmidt: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Rudolf Schmidt, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in Solingen. The exact founding year is unknown. 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 M7/41, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Solingen 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 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 of Rudolf Schmidt is a hexagonal emblem with the text "RUDOLF SCHMIDT" along the upper arc and "SOLINGEN" at the bottom. In the center is a stylized figure resembling a person with curly hair and a body made of stacked rings, flanked by two stars. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, conveying a classic, traditional aesthetic.

Today, the products of Rudolf Schmidt are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The limited production and focus on Nazi weapons make them an important example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on blank weapons manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.