Haenel C. G., Suhl

Haenel C. G., Suhl

C. G. Haenel: A Rare Manufacturer from Suhl

The C. G. Haenel (WAFFEN- und FAHRRADFABRIK), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1840 in Suhl. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers [M1933] and Röhm daggers. The location in Suhl makes it one of the manufacturers in Thuringia that produced SA daggers. Reichsgau (SA): Mi, Ns, Sa, SA, Th; Reichsgau (Röhm): Th.

The firm produced approximately 25,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung) and 11,000 Röhm daggers, rated with a rarity of 2/5 as relatively common. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of C. G. Haenel typically features the text „C. G. Haenel Suhl“ in a clear, stretched font, often accompanied by a thin surrounding line, as depicted on the blades of the daggers.

Today, the products of C. G. Haenel 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.