William scagel style hunting knife by master smith doug noren of spring lake michigan. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry. Even so, he is best known for his collaboration projects, in which he serves as knife. His knives have been in demand from the early 20th century until this very day. This knife has a brass guard, and a crown stag handle. It isnt a copy of anything scagel made, but in my opinion it has elements of a scagel style knife.
William scagel was the father of 20th century cutlery. Bill scagel passed in 1963 but his legend continues to grow. Call us at 7155571688 to get a cash offer on your knife or collection. For those interested in images of authentic william scagel knives and related discussion, chase the link below. William scagel was the father of the modern custom knife. 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. Authoritative book on the life of william scagel, written and autographed by dr.
This week i received one of the 2010 scagel knives, the droppoint style medium bowie from ksf. The handle also appears to be a little beefier than what scagel typically made, with some more aggressive curves, but i would definitely say that this knife has elements of a scagel style knife. Famous for being reclusive, scagel had few pictures taken of himself. Jun 05, 2012 scagel knives were always 100% handmade, as william preferred it, making original scagel models extremely hard to come by. If you blow up the first picture you can see his mark. This catalog is priced at retail, so you may use it as a sales aid. To shop for the wcsk, available custom knives or other production knives click on this menu tab for a webpage listing. To shop for the wcsk, available custom knives or other production knives click on. Appreciate your visit and interest in wc knives llc.
Custom made knives by william scagel rehoboth custom knives. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by jack lucarelli and john henry hill, jr. Today, a new company has begun remaking scagel knives to the same exacting standards in michigan and they come in two different fixed blade models, the bowie and the hunter. In battle blades, author greg walker identifies harsey as producing superb edges and blade finishes on his knives, as well as making knives specifically for al mar and colonel rex applegate. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale. Modern replica of scagel style hunting knife, made by 2g knives mallorca. Also, fyi, i will be in dallas, tx this weekend 91214 at the spirit of steel show displaying ten scagel knives. Lucies book, scagel handmade, and in quintessential scagel style, this brow tine fighter easily tops the other examples ive seen in terms of condition, proportions and overall flow. The book includes extensive photos of items made by bill as well as his members of his family, artwork, his house and other photos. Mar 19, 2017 the scagel series is named after william bill scagel, a man with a wide range of talents who made knives throughout the first half of the 20th century, predating any established custom knife scene. The book describes scagel s daily life, tempering and sharpening steel over coal flames and wooden wheels.
This topical ointment is best used immediately once a wound has closed in order to prevent scars from developing. This knife also appears on page 144 of scagel handmade by james r. Bill scagel is justly recognized as a pioneer in handmade knives. Fivestar ratings from satisfied customers help you select fine cutlery as wedding, anniversary and birthday gifts. He made hunting knives as well as an occasional combat knife. Back then, his name wasnt widely known, but i was truly impressed with what hed created at a time when virtually all. Great prices on william scagel knives as well as thousands of name brand pocket knives, hunting knives, and survival knives. 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. 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 crown stag butt. Scagel knives were always 100% handmade, as william preferred it, making original scagel models extremely hard to come by. A plain cover version of our annual catalog is also available. From the 1920s to the 60s, he manufactured luxury knives there, with ergonomically curved horn. Bo randall came across the first handmade knife hed ever seen.
Back then, his name wasnt widely known, but i was truly impressed with what hed created at a time when virtually all knives were being mass produced. Review 2010 scagel medium bowie knife bushcraft usa forums. 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. Stacked fiber and leather along with a butt cap to finish it off. Get the best deals on scagel knife when you shop the largest online. You do not have the required permissions to view the. It was bill scagels knives that became the inspi ration and. 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. For mobile users the three lines in the upper right corner of this screen is the menu tab. These knives were made in the 1920s through the 1950s in upper michigan.
This scagel has a handle made of stacked leather, aluminum and red spacers, a brass guard, and crown stag pommel. The bowies were manufactured by bark river knife and. The 8 208 layer damascus is forged from 1095 hi carbon steel and l6 band saw blades for toughness. Scagel began making knives in 1910 while working at lumber camps throughout michigan and canada. The life, times, and knives of ww scagel american society of. Knivesshipfree is proud to have been the caretaker, for a time, of the art and legacy of william bill scagel.
Original scagel knives are so rare and valuable that several fetched upwards of. Scagels most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. While we make every attempt to keep information herein current and accurate, we will not be held. New listing custom hand made stag hunting fighting knife by m. There is much more information on william scagel knives in james r. Our knife block sets by global and others range from six to 15 knives, shears and sharpeners. Get the best deals on scagel knife when you shop the largest online selection at. He was born in alpena michigan and he was raised in canada.
William wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. Knives made by william wales scagel are truly considered to be the holy grail of knife collectors. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by. Scagel the man and his knives harry mcevoy knife collecting 1985. A new book about a knife maker in michigan coincides with an auction of. Us 2005 custom handmade scagel stag handle hunting knife with leather sheath.
Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the. From the first knives ol bill scagel made until the ones created in his memory, scagel knives have always been in high demand. Scagel knives classic americanmade knives knivesshipfree. Jim lucie, of fruitport, michigan recently decided to sell his lifelong collection of william scagel knives. All about collecting william scagel knives blade magazine. As it turned out, the knife was hand crafted the first handmade knife id ever seen by w. Lucie is a noted author of a monumental book on scagels works titled, scagel handmade. The man and his knives paperback june 1, 1985 by harry mcevoy author 5. One of a kind damascus dagger, stiletto, fighting knife by h. His attention to detail, style and functionality are legendary.
Antique w scagel handmade carving knife old carver. Fantastic craftsmanship excellent fit and finish a. Bark river rebuilding historic brands with new releases. Us 2005 custom handmade scagel stag handle hunting knife w sheath. Scagel knives large hunter stag fixed 712 a2 blade. The features that make this a william scagel style knife are the stacked leather and antler on the handle. His iconic status persuaded guys like bo randall and r. The file work on the blade, quillons, and liners tells a story of western conquest. 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. One of the rarest of scagels knives is his personal hunting knife pattern, a fixed blade droppoint hunter with a. A separate wholesale price list is shipped with the catalog.
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 scagel made knives we know today from small 25cent parers to fullon 25dollar bowies. Treeman leather shop handmade leather sold knives archives tshirtsstickers. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. The blade measures 4 38 x 14 thick and has a fine hand rub finish. All in all your brother has a fantastic knife and its an incredible piece of cutlery history. This one has that special something and was a perfect choice for the book cover. Antique w scagel fighting knife stag william st croix blades. Scagel lived off the grid in the woods near muskegon, mich. William scagel knives now at the knifecenter knifecenter. The handle is a gorgeous combination of crown stag, brass, and multi spacers. Harsey is a custom knife maker, designing and crafting oneofakind folding and fixed blade knives, often to order.
Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy by knife world. The orlando, floridabased company was established in 1938, just two years after its founder w. 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. Scagel s most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910.
Bill scagel began making knives in the early 20 th century and is considered to be the father of handmade knives. Scagel knives were always 100% handmade, as william preferred it. Apr 26, 2018 william wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. It is available through various online stores, some of which may offer special discounts. Scagel personal camp knife has about an 8 blade with a convex grind. The guard here appears to be straight up and down, but scagel made knives with straight up and down guards. Every modern custom knife maker owes a debt of gratitude to the the man who pioneered high quality custom knives in the united states. Scagel handmade, and is stamped with thescagel kris stamp. Lucies book scagel handmade, on scagels knives, its a good book your brother should consider getting a copy. The scagel series is named after william bill scagel, a man with a wide range of talents who made knives throughout the first half of the 20th century, predating any established custom knife scene. The first ol bill scagel knife even today continues to take away the breath of knife enthusiasts across the globe. Scagel gladstone mi usa 15111mbc hunter knife flawless black. Here are a few knives that are made by makers other than scagel which described as being a scagel style knife. Chef and santoku knives are the most widely used knives in the kitchen, suitable for chopping and slicing.
Scagel knives are in this category and, pricewise, in the stratosphere. It also tells the story of bills life and the history of some of the knives that he made. One reason scagel values are so high is he was documented by writers such as harry mcevoy, who took an interest in the maker in his waning years and wrote about him. Antique w scagel handmade carving knife old carver etched william bill. The high demand of scagel knives has been widely noticed since 20 th century. 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. Dec 22, 2010 this week i received one of the 2010 scagel knives, the droppoint style medium bowie from ksf. Shipping also depends on the online store you will purchase it from as some will offer it with free shipping. Born near alpena, michigan and raised in canada, scagel began. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the new. This original william scagel knife would make an important addition to any premium collection. Once a week he relaxed for an evening at a local tavern, drinking beer alone. 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 the classic scagel style. Lucie was a personal friend of bill scagel, and spent decades researching his background and collecting many things that bill made.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Scagel knives were unique, light years ahead of anything else, and then there was the quote. William scagel, was the father of contemporary knife making with his customized rules and modern machinery. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knifeturns out its worth far more than i thought. This knife was described in the catalog as the rare swelled tip style scagel fighter. William wales scagel or bill scagel february 12, 1873 march 26, 1963 was an american. Lucie is today regarded as the reigning authority on bill scagel, his life, and the knives he produced.
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