Unfollow scagel knives to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Every modern custom knife maker owes a debt of gratitude to the the man who pioneered high quality custom knives in the united states. In semiretirement, just like me, it goes for a walk with me occasionally along with its younger brother, my tony bose wharcliffe trapper. Rick schuchmann calls his business schuchmann cutlery and replicas or scar. The blade is about 5 inches long and the handle is of about equal length. Scagels most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. He is a buyer for the german chemical giant siemans, lives in ohio and has been making knives since 1997. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. Review 2010 scagel medium bowie knife bushcraft usa forums. William scagel, rest his soul, can be considered the father of modern custom knifemaking as many of his designs and techniques are still copied and used to this day. Derrick and wendy bohn recently acquired the scagel name and have had a few models, including two slipjoints and a fixed blade bowie knife, developed for them based on.
It isnt a copy of anything scagel made, but in my opinion it has elements of a scagel style knife. Stacked fiber and leather along with a butt cap to finish it off. The copper guard is soldered in place above black, maroon, copper, horsehide and black spacers. His knives have been in demand from the early 20th century until this very day. That auction is a good meter to go by, he remarked. Scagel handmade hardcover january 1, 2010 by james r.
Northwoods knives special line of americanmade cutlery. William scagel was the father of the modern custom knife. Scagel knives were always 100% handmade, as william preferred it. Also, fyi, i will be in dallas, tx this weekend 91214 at the spirit of steel show displaying ten scagel knives. William wales scagel or bill scagel february 12, 1873 march 26, 1963 was an american knifemaker whose style had a profound impact on the cutlery trade, influencing it for over 100 years. Browse american edge knives catalog of the best folding and fixed blade knives and accessories for edc, hunting, fishing, and more. We at daves knife world are extremely proud to be able to offer these exceptional cutlery items, which are handcrafted with the same skill reminiscent of the pocket knife industry of. This taperedtang fighter has a blade length of 5 58 and an overall length of 9. Scagel style pocket knife this incredible behring made is hand forged from high carbon 01 tool steel and measures 2 34 from tip to guard with a razor sharp hollow grind and a hammermark finish. Dave shirley founded northwoods over 30 years ago, focusing on recreating designs and patterns that have been favored for generations. Scagel knives scagel small hunter black canvas micarta.
The slight trailing point blade can easily be used for skinning field dressing and normal camp chores. Bill scagel 18751963 was perhaps one of the most influential knifemakers of all time. Handmade knives by mike malosh handmade scagelstyle. Scagel knives were always 100% handmade, as william preferred it, making original scagel models extremely hard to come by. He has been making the scagel replicas since about 2000. This scagel has a handle made of stacked leather, aluminum and red spacers, a brass guard, and crown stag pommel. Us 2005 custom handmade scagel stag handle hunting knife with leather sheath. Cybele scagel is a scar treatment product that uses silicone derivatives combined with a natural herbal mixture in order to help smoothen and soften scars. After a fire wiped out his place in muskegon, he settled on an acre of land in fruitport, which became the wellspring of most of the incomparable scagelmade knives we know today from small 25cent parers to fullon 25dollar bowies.
Knives made by william wales scagel are truly considered to be the holy grail of knife collectors. And when knivesshipfree bought the company from dave, we promised to continue building topshelf knives beautiful. He made hunting knives as well as an occasional combat knife. They are considered to be true americana as they often celebrate people, places, resources and historical events that have helped to shape our country. Although this was his trademark, he also made handles using different materials like ivory, bakelite, and vulcanized fiber to name a few. The scagel stacked handle knife by lora schwarzer at faba. Mike malosh specializes in handcrafting scagel style knives that will last a lifetime, whether they are used or collected. Custom scagel style hunting knife by cote custom knives. The handle is stacked leather with a whitetail crown stag butt. This original william scagel knife would make an important addition to any premium collection. Scagels style of using stacked leather and stag, paired with a drop point hunting blade became popular for its quality, elegance, and high degree of function. The handle is a gorgeous combination of leather, stag, nickel silver, and multi spacers of brass and fiber spacers.
I pick this knife up almost every day, from where it sits on my bedroom bookshelf, because it reminds me of faithfulness, and soldiering on, despite what life throws at you. Each of these fixed blades is crafted with only the finest steels and handle materials, and is hand. From the first knives ol bill scagel made until the ones created in his memory, scagel knives have always been in high demand. Bladesmith lora schwarzer builds a stacked handle knife in the style of william scagel at the 2016 florida artists blacksmith association conference. Scagel knives classic americanmade knives knivesshipfree. All about collecting william scagel knives blade magazine. I have my eye on 3 knives fro 2 makers right now that im trying to decide on. The northwoods knives brand is synonymous with highquality, rocksolid, americanmade knives. Scagel personal camp knife has about an 8 blade with a convex grind. Here are a few knives that are made by makers other than scagel which described as being a scagel style knife. Bill scagel began making knives in the early 20 th century and is considered to be the father of handmade knives. Lucie is today regarded as the reigning authority on bill scagel, his life, and the knives he produced. I dont know much about the knife, or the background behind the series. His attention to detail, style and functionality are legendary.
In scagels fixed blades, you will find a legacy spanning centuries. Scagel knives remain popular among collectors, and white considers the prices paid at the 2011 auction of dr. The high demand of scagel knives has been widely noticed since 20 th century. William scagel was the father of 20th century cutlery. Aside from the make and design, scagel s knives were known for their handles, which he fitted with a half stag and half leather stacked washer assembly.
We contacted bernard levine and he alos has confirmed that the knife is infact in real william scagel from the 1920s and is issuing a certificate of authenticity. History of knife making best kitchen knives guide 2020. Scagel large hunter stag knife knives at knifesupply. By far the cleanest example of an original william scagel clip point hunter i have seen, carbon steel forged blade with a convex grind, bl 6 14, oal 11 14, clip is sharpened, brass guard stacked leather accented with a variety of spacers and a. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knifeturns out its worth far more than i thought. The man and his knives paperback june 1, 1985 by harry mcevoy author 5. His iconic status persuaded guys like bo randall and r. This topical ointment is best used immediately once a wound has closed in order to prevent scars from developing. With malosh handmade knives the focus remains clearquality handmade knives that are meant to be used, carried with pride, and passed down to the next generation. I ordered one last week out of curiousity, and it arrived today, and its impressive.
The scagel small hunter is a perfect size belt knife for hunting and camping chores. Jim lucie, of fruitport, michigan recently decided to sell his lifelong collection of william scagel knives. Northwoods scagel identification all about pocket knives. William scagel, was the father of contemporary knife making with his customized rules and modern machinery. Scagel large hunter stag scagel knives william scagel, rest his soul, can be considered the father of modern custom knifemaking as many of his designs and techniques are still copied and used to this day. Bill scagel began making knives in the early 1900s while working at a lumber camp and later at a railroad. Michigan made knife number 11 was featured in the video how to make a scagel style knife. These knives were made in the 1920s through the 1950s in upper michigan. Noren scagel style hunter abs master smith makertreeman. The handle is very ergonomic and comfortable in sustained use. The knives are made by queen, but marketed and distributed by northwoods, as far as i can tell.
Rooted in michigan and years of history, these are some of the finest classic blades available on the market. The first ol bill scagel knife even today continues to take away the breath of knife enthusiasts across the globe. Onepiece, round design genuine stag handle with stainless steel finer guard. Scg15311wzw scagel bowie zebra wood noze nuz knife knives cuchillo messer coltello couteau mes cultrum noz faca kniv cesky, czech lang. Born near alpena, michigan and raised in canada, scagel began making knives in 1910 while working at lumber camps throughout michigan and canada. Scagel style knives have been admired and copied for nearly 100 years. It is a stick tang knife with a handmade brass guard secured by both a pin and silver solder. Scagel collector knives northwoods knives northwoods knives, located in gladstone michigan, is a small custom knife shop owned and operated by david shirley. For those interested in images of authentic william scagel knives and related discussion, chase the link below. This noren scagel style hunter has a 4 38 long 316 thick forged blade with a brass guard. Scagel handmade and the kris symbol is stamped on one side of the blade.
You cant miss it when you see it and its easy to find on your bookshelf if you ever need it. Usa made bark river knives, battle horse knives, scagel knives, cammenga compasses, hunting, camping, hiking, bushcraft, canoe, kayak, prepping. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His knives usually have antler stag handles with colored and aluminum handle spacers. This is one of doug norens early hunters before he recieved his master smith stamp from the abs. William scagel was a reclusive and creative craftsman and worked alone, producing his unique knives one at a time in his small shop in fruitport, michigan until his death in 1963. Scagel knives large hunter stag fixed 712 a2 blade.
Great prices on william scagel knives as well as thousands of name brand pocket knives, hunting knives, and survival knives. The scagel reproductions seem to be about as folksy as you can get. Us 2005 custom handmade scagel stag handle hunting knife w sheath. This week i received one of the 2010 scagel knives, the droppoint style medium bowie from ksf. Factory commemorative knives have always been a very collectible commodity.