Solingen

[ zoh-ling-uh n ]

/ ˈzoʊ lɪŋ ən /

a city in W Germany, in the Ruhr region.

Example sentences from the Web for solingen

The blade is diamond sectioned; Horn of Solingen's mark is on the ricasse.

The Business of Life |Robert W. Chambers
But the buying of it is an art, and one must beware of not getting dross or something made in Birmingham or Solingen.

In the Land of Mosques & Minarets |Francis Miltoun
Solingen is still, and has been for centuries, renowned for its sword blades.

Notes & Queries, No. 41, Saturday, August 10, 1850 |Various
On the ricasso is the mark of the maker, Clement Horn, of Solingen.

Spanish Arms and Armour |Albert F. Calvert

The knife used is the well-known bookbinder's knife—Henckel Bros.' Solingen make is the best.

Practical Bookbinding |Paul Adam

Solingen

/ (German ˈzoːlɪŋən) /

a city in W Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: a major European centre of the cutlery industry. Pop: 164 543 (2003 est)