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