The company Karl Tiegel (TIEGELWERK), Stahlwarenfabrik was established in 1877 in Riemberg, Silesia (now Rościsławice, Poland). Originally specializing in the manufacture of high-quality butcher, kitchen, and professional knives, the firm expanded its operations during the Third Reich era to include contract production of political edged weapons, with a primary focus on SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung) and select NSKK daggers produced between 1938 and 1940. To establish a direct link to traditional German blade craftsmanship, the company maintained a commercial depot in Solingen-Gräfrath, standing out as a unique regional manufacturer outside the traditional Solingen industrial core.
In 1935, the factory was officially assigned the RZM code M7/81 for the manufacturing of NSDAP political organization daggers. Furthermore, the company held the license code 1241/##/SS, specifically designated for official Schutzstaffel dagger production contracts. The firm's RZM license was officially revoked on November 11, 1941, and all industrial production likely ceased in early 1945 due to the Russian military advance. Karl Tiegel manufactured an estimated total of only 1,000 SA service daggers. This extremely limited production run combined with its rare Silesian provenance grants these historical pieces the highest possible rarity rating of 5/5 (extremely rare) among advanced military antiques collectors. These daggers feature premium solid nickel-silver fittings and bear the iconic etched blade motto "Alles für Deutschland". Beyond political contracts, the factory's portfolio included standard commercial cutlery and steel goods.
The highly distinctive trademark or logo of Karl Tiegel (TIEGELWERK) consists of an oval emblem conveying a classic guild aesthetic. The text "KARL TIEGEL" runs along the upper arc, with "RIEMBERG SCHL." following the lower edge. Positioned at the absolute center is a stylized diamond enclosing a crossed hammer and chisel. This detailed dark gray maker mark, beautifully symbolizing manual craftsmanship and manufacturing quality, was typically etched onto the lower part of the blade near the crossguard. Today, surviving products from this maker represent a pinnacle collectible within regional German edged weapons history, making them excellent reference examples for a comprehensive blank weapons encyclopedia.
