SMF, Solingen | RZM M7/9
The SMF - Solinger Metallwaren-Fabrik (Stöcker & Co.) company was founded in 1871. It registered in Solingen on July 19, 1905. This metalsmith made fine steel and nickel-silver products, as well as: metal ware, razors and razor blades (under the "Somefa Klingen" brand). SMF was located on Burgstraße 101 in 1932. SMF was a large producer of edged weapons during the Third Reich era. The company specialized in air force (and associated) products including: 1st and 2nd Model Luftwaffe daggers, NSFK/DLV and gravity knives. They also produced Wehrmacht and NSDAP edged weapons of all sorts. Their trademark consists of a seated king above "SMF" and an arched "Solingen." In 1935, SMF received its RZM license M7/9. Tableware, knives and manicure articles were made from the end of WWII until the business closed in September 1974
| Maker | SMF |
| Location | Solingen |
| RZM Number | RZM M7/9 | RZM 1198/38 SS |
| Trademark | Seated King above SMF |
| Founded | 1871 |
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Reference:
Hogle, N. (2021). The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives.