Friedrich von der Kohlen, Solingen

The Friedrich von der Kohlen GmbH Stahlwarenfabrik company began on April 1, 1874. It registered in Solingen on October 14, 1887. The company began by manufacturing cutlery, along with: specialty meat, bread, kitchen and pocket knives. The "FK" monogram trademark was registered on December 19, 1925. Friedrich von der Kohlen owned the business from 1874-1911, when it was transferred to his son-in-law August Frigge, who then owned it until May 1, 1949. The company was located on Freiheit strasse 2 in 1932. During the Third Reich era, Kohlen manufactured SA/NSKK daggers and HJ knives. August Frigge transferred ownership to his son-in-law Felix Wilp until August 1, 1975, when Wilp's son Egbert Wilp took over. In 2001, F. von der Kohlen was controlling the quality and finish of the products of a group of small Stahlwarenfabrik companies. Manufacturing demand continued for domestic and export markets. Sales continued for: flatware, kitchen, butcher, paring and steak knives as well as scissors and pocket knives.

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Early NSKK Dagger by FR Kohlen

Item Number:	SA-26280
Rating:	Exc

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Early SA Dagger by Kohlen

Item Number:	SA-156
Rating:	Exc++

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Reference:

     Hogle, N. (2021). The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives.