Simon Otto Steinbach

Simon Otto Steinbach

Otto Simon: A Rare Manufacturer from Steinbach, Thuringia

The Otto Simon, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in Steinbach, Thuringia. 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 codes M7/48 and 1204/##/SS, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Steinbach makes it one of the manufacturers in Thuringia that produced SA daggers.

The firm produced approximately 3,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4/5 as highly rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Otto Simon consists of a circular emblem in dark gray on a transparent background. The text "OTTO SIMON" is placed along the upper arc, and "STEINBACH KR. M." along the lower arc. In the center is a dark oval or circle. The design resembles a seal and symbolizes the manufacturer's origin and quality.

Today, the products of Otto Simon are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Thuringian 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.