Völker Adolf, Schmalkalden

Völker Adolf, Schmalkalden

Adolf Völker: A Rare Manufacturer from Schmalkalden, Thuringia

The Adolf Völker, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in Schmalkalden, 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. The location in Schmalkalden makes it one of the manufacturers in Thuringia that produced SA daggers.

The firm produced approximately 6,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 3.5/5 as moderately rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Adolf Völker is a circular emblem in dark gray on a transparent background. The text "ADOLF VÖLKER" is arched at the top, and "SCHMALKALDEN" at the bottom. In the center is the silhouette of a steam locomotive facing right. The design symbolizes industry and tradition, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Adolf Völker 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.