Wester & Butz, Solingen

Wester & Butz, Solingen

Wester & Butz: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen-Merscheid

The Wester & Butz, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1832 in Solingen-Merscheid. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers. The location in Solingen-Merscheid underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 1,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 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 Wester & Butz consists of a circular emblem with the text "WESTER & BUTZ" along the upper arc and "SOLINGEN" along the lower arc. In the center is an anchor with a star above it and outward-pointing arrows. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing maritime themes and stability.

Today, the products of Wester & Butz 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.