Witte Ernst Erich, Solingen

Witte Ernst Erich, Solingen

Ernst Erich Witte (KRONECKWERK): A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Ernst Erich Witte (KRONECKWERK), 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 M7/98 | RZM 183/##/SS, 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 produced approximately 1,000 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 Ernst Erich Witte (KRONECKWERK) is a diamond-shaped emblem with a crown on top, the text "KRONECK" in the center and "W" below. The text "ERNST ERICH WITTE" is arched above, and "SOLINGEN" below. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing crown and tradition, typically used as a seal etched on blades.

Today, the products of Ernst Erich Witte (KRONECKWERK) 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.