Makers marks are essential for identifying and authenticating vintage Solingen knives. These marks typically appear on the blade, bolster, or tang and can include logos, patterns, or engraved names. To identify Solingen knife makers marks, you can carefully inspect the knife for any engravings or stamps and compare them to known examples.

Logos and Symbols: Many Solingen knife makers use a distinct logo or symbol as their mark. This may include images, animals, or objects that represent the brand. Text and Names: Some marks include the name of the manufacturer, often accompanied by the word “Solingen” to signify the knife’s origin.

The main maker's mark is the all-seeing eye. However, for this company - as it acted globally for most of the time - there are tons of different names and maker's marks: a sunbeam, a hand-held fan, half of an aureola, Double, EUREKA, El Gallo, Jim Bowie Germany, Maharaja, Ocular and lots of other symbols.