William scagel knives book

I use cpm154, s35vn, s30v, 440c, 154cm, ats34 and aebl for my blades. This pioneer knifemakers designs are yet a strong influence on todays makers, and many of his knives are currently valued in the 5figure range. This original william scagel knife would make an important addition to any premium collection. After scagel s death in 1963, there was no one to carry forward his work. 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. This knife also appears on page 144 of scagel handmade by james r. Scagel knives classic americanmade knives knivesshipfree.

Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale. Tell me about william scagel, i was looking through a knife book concerning customs of 2003 and one section featured knives made in the style of. William scagel knives now at the knifecenter knifecenter. One of the rarest of scagels knives is his personal hunting knife pattern, a fixed blade droppoint hunter with a secondary folding speyblade in the handle.

All about collecting william scagel knives blade magazine. He was born in alpena michigan and he was raised in canada. Lucie had the great fortune of meeting, doctoring and becoming a friend of bill scagel late in his life. His iconic status persuaded guys like bo randall and r. Scagel knife expert speaks at spring lake district library. It isnt a copy of anything scagel made, but in my opinion it has elements of a scagel style knife. Behring handmade old school william sagel replica tribute camp knife page 7 in the hard cover scagel book and also seen on the calender made back in the 80s. Custom scagel style hunting knife by cote custom knives. Scagel, usa, kris stamp small authenticated and published knife. Scagel made a variety of knives throughout his career including bowie knives, fighting knives, and pocketknives. Great prices on william scagel knives as well as thousands of name brand pocket knives, hunting knives, and survival 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.

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. This one has that special something and was a perfect choice for the book cover. 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. For those interested in images of authentic william scagel knives and related discussion, chase the link below.

The handle is a gorgeous combination of crown stag, brass, and multi spacers. Hello my name is scott hanson i have been making scagel style replica knives for over 30 years. Scagels most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. 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. Knife jigs and making the scagel slipjoint folder by jerry. Original scagel knives are so rare and valuable that several fetched upwards of. Lucie was a personal friend of bill scagel, and spent decades researching his background and collecting many things that bill made. He has also been a passionate collector of scagel made things for most to his life. Custom made knives by william scagel rehoboth custom knives. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the. Scagel s most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. Scagel began making knives in 1910 while working at lumber camps throughout michigan and canada. If you blow up the first picture you can see his mark. The man and his knives paperback june 1, 1985 by harry mcevoy author 5.

Knives made by william wales scagel are truly considered to be the holy grail of knife collectors. Fantastic craftsmanship excellent fit and finish a. 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 copper guard is soldered in place above black, maroon, copper, horsehide and black spacers.

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. 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. Bark river rebuilding historic brands with new releases. Famous for being reclusive, scagel had few pictures taken of himself. From the 1920s to the 60s, he manufactured luxury knives. Scagel knives differed from marbles in that scagel made all his knives himself.

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. This knife has a brass guard, and a crown stag handle. William scagel style hunting knife by master smith doug noren of spring lake michigan. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knifeturns out its worth far more than i thought. William scagel was the father of 20th century cutlery. This scagel has a handle made of stacked leather, aluminum and red spacers, a brass guard, and crown stag pommel. William wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. From the first knives ol bill scagel made until the ones created in his memory, scagel knives have always been in high demand. This knife was described in the catalog as the rare swelled tip style scagel fighter. 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. The book includes extensive photos of items made by bill as well as his members of his family, artwork, his house and other photos. Review 2010 scagel medium bowie knife bushcraft usa forums. Back then, his name wasnt widely known, but i was truly impressed with what hed created at a time when virtually all. Scagel knives were always 100% handmade, as william preferred it, making original scagel models extremely hard to come by.

The first ol bill scagel knife even today continues to take away the breath of knife enthusiasts across the globe. You can also find a large selection of knife accessories and related merchandise when you team up with blue ridge knives. Scagel knives large hunter stag fixed 712 a2 blade. Authoritative book on the life of william scagel, written and autographed by dr.

The features that make this a william scagel style knife are the stacked leather and antler on the handle. 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. Bill scagel is justly recognized as a pioneer in handmade knives. Scagel knives william scagel was the father of the modern custom knife. 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. Jim lucie, of fruitport, michigan recently decided to sell his lifelong collection of william scagel knives. Apr 17, 2019 william scagel made fantastic looking hunting knives in his meager small shop that inspired thousands of future makers, including bo randall of randall knives. 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. 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. His attention to detail, style and functionality are legendary. 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 the modern custom knife. Scagel knives knives made by william wales scagel are truly considered to be the holy grail of knife collectors. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy by knife world. The high demand of scagel knives has been widely noticed since 20 th century. A sale of knives by an eccentric maker the reclusive blacksmith william w. William scagel made fantastic looking hunting knives in his meager small shop that inspired thousands of future makers, including bo randall of randall knives. Today, a new company has begun remaking scagel knives to the same exacting standards in michigan and they come in. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by. William scagel is considered by most knife people to be the father of the modern hunting knife. Scagel the man and his knives harry mcevoy knife collecting. 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.

His knives have been in demand from the early 20th century until this very day. The blade measures 4 38 x 14 thick and has a fine hand rub finish. Here are a few knives that are made by makers other than scagel which described as being a scagel style knife. From the 1920s to the 60s, he manufactured luxury knives there, with ergonomically curved horn. 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.

William scagel, was the father of contemporary knife making with his customized rules and modern machinery. Custom made knives by william scagel rehoboth custom. Bill scagel began making knives in the early 20 th century and is considered to be the father of handmade knives. Apr 26, 2018 william wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. Over thirty years in the making, the book includes information about scagels personal life and over 100 photos of scagel knives and other handcrafted items. Dec 22, 2010 this week i received one of the 2010 scagel knives, the droppoint style medium bowie from ksf. 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. Scagel lived off the grid in the woods near muskegon, mich. This week i received one of the 2010 scagel knives, the droppoint style medium bowie from ksf. Also, fyi, i will be in dallas, tx this weekend 91214 at the spirit of steel show displaying ten scagel knives. The authoritative book about bill scagel covering his life as well as over 150 color photos of knives and other items that he made, his property and family. Unfollow scagel knives to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lucie is today regarded as the reigning authority on bill scagel, his life, and the knives he produced.