Apr 26, 2018 william wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. Daniel winkler is an american custom knifemaker based in blowing rock, north carolina, usa knifemaking. The guard here appears to be straight up and down, but scagel made knives with straight up and down guards. Scagels most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. For those interested in images of authentic william scagel knives and related discussion, chase the link below.
Or do you have a knife with the image of a knife with a crooked blade stamped into it. Born near alpena, michigan and raised in canada, scagel began. Fantastic craftsmanship excellent fit and finish a. Each of these fixed blades is crafted with only the finest steels and handle materials, and is hand. This pioneer knifemakers designs are yet a strong influence on todays makers, and many of his knives are currently valued in the 5figure range. Scagel handmade and with his trademark kriss stamp. All about collecting william scagel knives blade magazine. William rodgers sheffield winchester wismar cutlery co. Scagel personal camp knife has about an 8 blade with a convex grind. The handle is a gorgeous combination of crown stag, brass, and multi spacers. 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. Lucie was a personal friend of bill scagel, and spent decades researching his background and collecting many things that bill 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. He made hunting knives as well as an occasional combat knife.
The life, times, and knives of ww scagel american society of. I specialize in designing and developing knives around a given need or situation such as the woodsman, bushcrafter, hunter, camper, or survivalist. To shop for the wcsk, available custom knives or other production knives click on. From the first knives ol bill scagel made until the ones created in his memory, scagel knives have always been in high demand. Bill scagel began making knives in the early 20 th century and is considered to be the father of handmade knives. Lucie is a noted author of a monumental book on scagels works titled, scagel handmade.
Zolan mccarty walrus ivory scagel style camp knife. Scagel knives are in this category and, pricewise, in the stratosphere. The knife itself appears to be in excellent shape the blade and blade tip are intact, and no gaps or cracks in the handle and appears to have the original sheath. Antique w scagel handmade kitchen slicing knife old william bill collection. Also, fyi, i will be in dallas, tx this weekend 91214 at the spirit of steel show displaying ten scagel knives. It was bill scagels knives that became the inspi ration and. Extremely rare inscribed scagel bowie knife with jun. William scagel was the father of 20th century cutlery. Great prices on william scagel knives as well as thousands of name brand pocket knives, hunting knives, and survival knives. Extraordinary scagel knife with 7 flat ground swept point blade marked on left side at ricasso w. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale. Bill scagel began making knives in the early 1900s while working at a lumber camp and later at a railroad. Scagel began making knives in 1910 while working at lumber camps throughout michigan and canada. 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.
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. T are only 14 original william scagel versions of this knife known to exist today t were less than 200 of these made with premium sambar stag handles. Germany anheuser busch anza usa applegatefairbairn arcos spain armstrong cutlery co. It also tells the story of bills life and the history of some of the knives that he made. Lucies book scagel handmade, on scagels knives, its a good book your brother should consider getting a copy. Unfollow scagel knives to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This scagel has a handle made of stacked leather, aluminum and red spacers, a brass guard, and crown stag pommel. Antique w scagel handmade carving knife old carver etched williambill. The book includes extensive photos of items made by bill as well as his members of his family, artwork, his house and other photos.
This knife won best hand forged knife at the 2014 okca show. The handle has two smooth slabs of elephant ivory attached to the tapered tang with 3 brass pins. Winkler has been making knives since 1977 and is a certified mastersmith with the american bladesmith society and designed and built the knives and tomahawks for the 1992 motion picture the last of the mohicans winkler was primarily known for his nativeamerican or pioneer. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by jack lucarelli and john henry hill, jr.
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. A new book about a knife maker in michigan coincides with an auction of. This mccarty scagel style camp knife has a 6 34 long extra wide blade made of stainless steel. The high demand of scagel knives has been widely noticed since 20 th century. One of the rarest of scagels knives is his personal hunting knife pattern, a fixed blade droppoint hunter with a. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knifeturns out its worth far more than i thought. Save scagel knives to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. For mobile users the three lines in the upper right corner of this screen is the menu tab. His attention to detail, style and functionality are legendary.
In scagels fixed blades, you will find a legacy spanning centuries. Stacked fiber and leather along with a butt cap to finish it off. William scagel style hunting knife by master smith doug noren of spring lake michigan. Bill scagel knives are unique in themselves with hunting and fighting knives having represented the majority of his production. Housed in its original tooled leather scabbard with brass heiserdenver snap. His iconic status persuaded guys like bo randall and r. The knife measures 8 34 closed with a main blade of 4 34 and a folding blade of 2 34. Considered to be the foremost pioneer in 20th century custom knifemaking. William wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. Bo randall was inspired to make knives when he saw someone using a scagel knife to clean the bottom of a boat. 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. The branches of the modern custom knifemaking family tree spread far and wide. This original william scagel knife would make an important addition to any premium collection. Appreciate your visit and interest in wc knives llc.
The blade measures 4 38 x 14 thick and has a fine hand rub finish. William wales scagel or bill scagel was an american knifemaker whose style had a profound impact on the cutlery trade, influencing it for over 100 years. Get the best deal for scagel knife from the largest online selection at. May 03, 2016 this knife was my interpretation of a scagel style hunter. This is probablly one of the most collected knives in the scagel series because of its unique design. Bill scagel passed in 1963 but his legend continues to grow. Elegant william bill scagel filet knife with brown jun 12. 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. Scagel knives were unique, light years ahead of anything else, and then there was the quote. Get the best deals on scagel knife when you shop the largest online selection at. The first and only published booklet devoted entirely to michigan bladesmith william wales scagel, this book provides insight into the man, his life, and his work. The knife is 12 78 long with a 7 38 blade stamped w. Browse american edge knives catalog of the best folding and fixed blade knives and accessories for edc, hunting, fishing, and more. This is a short explanation about wc knives and perhaps my unique perspective and method for cutlery design, development and function.
Zolan sold most of his knives and local gun and knife shows in his area of south georiga. The first ol bill scagel knife even today continues to take away the breath of knife enthusiasts across the globe. Scagel the man and his knives by harry mcevoy paperback book. Scagel knives classic americanmade knives knivesshipfree. There is much more information on william scagel knives in james r. Blade is crisply marked with bill scagels trademark kris stamp on left side of blade while right side of blade stamped with w.
From the 1920s to the 60s, he manufactured luxury knives there, with ergonomically curved horn and antler handles, powering his home and workshop with a windmill, old submarine batteries. Bill scagel 18751963 was perhaps one of the most influential knifemakers of all time. Custom scagel for sale collectibles online shopping. Custom made knives by william scagel rehoboth custom knives. Scagel knives are made today with the same useful style and flair we you accustomed to seeing from bill scagel, but with the added quality and usability of modern knives. Lucie is today regarded as the reigning authority on bill scagel, his life, and the knives he produced. His work has become highly collectible and very sought after as a good solid investment,you dont see his knives come up for sale very often like these for sure. Every modern custom knife maker owes a debt of gratitude to the the man who pioneered high quality custom knives in the united states. It isnt a copy of anything scagel made, but in my opinion it has elements of a scagel style knife. Rooted in michigan and years of history, these are some of the finest classic blades available on the market. William scagel was the father of the modern custom knife.
The man and his knives paperback june 1, 1985 by harry mcevoy author 5. Mar 30, 2011 scagel knives are in this category and, pricewise, in the stratosphere. Vintage custom mick scagelstyle fileblade carbon steel hunting razor sharp. Bill scagel is justly recognized as a pioneer in handmade knives. These knives were made in the 1920s through the 1950s in upper michigan. 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 author of the quintessential book on the subject, scagel. Scagel lived off the grid in the woods near muskegon, mich. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the new.
This knife was my interpretation of a scagel style hunter. Scagel style knives have been admired and copied for nearly 100 years. The blade has probably been refinished as it looks like new and is sharp as a razor. The features that make this a william scagel style knife are the stacked leather and antler on the handle. So it it quite possible that if there had been no william scagel, that randall knives may never have come to be. Modern replica of scagel style hunting knife, made by 2g knives mallorca. Here are a few knives that are made by makers other than scagel which described as being a scagel style knife. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by. Jim lucie, of fruitport, michigan recently decided to sell his lifelong collection of william scagel knives. From the 1920s to the 60s, he manufactured luxury knives there, with ergonomically curved horn. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He was born in alpena michigan and he was raised in canada.
Scagel s most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. Authoritative book on the life of william scagel, written and autographed by dr. Blade is crisply marked with bill scagel s trademark kris stamp on left side of blade while right side of blade stamped with w. His knives have been in demand from the early 20th century until this very day. Jim behring treeman scagel replica camp knife 16 custom signed sheath new.