One Sixth Military Collectables
F. Ed. Ohliger maker mark

Maker

F. Ed. Ohliger

Solingen pocket-knife exporter trading under the “Distel” brand.

Rarity
4/5 · Rare
Est. production
2,000
Founded
c. 1898
Trademark
Distel
In the book
Pages 155–157
SA Group stamps
He, Ho, Nrh, Nm, Wm
Types
Early

F. Eduard Ohliger Messerfabrik was established around 1898, making and exporting pocket knives, cutlery and kitchen knives under the registered “Distel” brand from the early 1900s to the 1930s. In 1914 Frz. Eduard Ohliger Jr. and Carl Ohliger were listed as owners.

Photos

The hardcover book Daggers of the SA-NSKK 1933–1942

The reference book

Daggers of the SA-NSKK 1933–1942

A Collector’s Gallery · M G White-May

5.0 out of 5 from 26 collector reviews

  • 330-page A4 landscape hardcover
  • Over 1,000 high-resolution photographs and illustrations
  • Maker histories with period adverts, catalogues and invoices
  • Fakes & reproductions, rarity and price guides, care and storage

“Absolutely stunning in every aspect. So much background information that has been missed in other books. Definitely worth the price.”

— James Snider