Krebs Carl Julius, Solingen

Krebs Carl Julius, Solingen

The Carl Julius Krebs (KRONENKREBS), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1866 by Carl Julius Krebs in Solingen, who became independent from his father Peter Daniel Krebs. The company specialized in high-quality steel goods and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, including SA service daggers, HJ knives, Army daggers, and Luftwaffe daggers. In 1935, it received the RZM code M7/5, 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 15,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 2.5/5 as relatively common but still appreciated by collectors. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include HJ knives with the motto "Blut und Ehre!", Army officer daggers, and Luftwaffe daggers.

The logo of Carl Julius Krebs consisted of a crown with a crab symbol (KRONENKREBS), often supplemented by the text "C. J. Krebs Solingen" or the RZM mark. This trademark symbolized craftsmanship and made the products easily recognizable.

Today, the products of Carl Julius Krebs are coveted collectibles that embody the industrial and historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The company represents the transition to military weapons during the Nazi era, making it an important chapter in the encyclopedia of Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.