The Hammesfahr & Co. Messer- und Scheren Fabrik company traces its beginnings back to Hugo Hammesfahr prior to 1897, then Gustav Hammesfahr in 1919. The company registered with the Solingen chamber of commerce on May 2, 1919. A swimmer trademark was registered by Hugo in 1897 and the single swimmer by Gustav on January 3, 1921. A year later, Hammesfahr was advertising the sale of: "knives, scissors, cutlery and pocket knives" along with razors. In 1932, the company was located on Donaustraße 35. During the Third Reich era, Hammesfahr manufactured HJ knives, as well as SA/NSKK daggers. In 1950, the company re-located to Holland and re-branded itself as "Hammesfahr Holland Scharenfabriek B.V." The company remains in business to this day selling personal care products such as: scissors, manicure, pedicure and beauty accessories.
Maker | Hammesfahr & Cie. |
Location | Solingen |
RZM Number | N/A |
Trademark | Swimmer |
Founded | 1897 |
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Reference:
Hogle, N. (2021). The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives.