These fish bone tweezers are made by kai, the maker of shun knives. We have limited editions and antique knives from brands like case, remington, buck, boker, and schrade. Bulldog brand knives traditional pocketknives and other cutlery for sale on. Then lucie puts it on the front of his new hard cover book. These books are unique among books about custom knives. The author of the quintessential book on the subject, scagel handmade, published. Jim lucie who wrote the definitive study on scagel knives. We spoke with the folks behind these essential tools for outdoorsmen. Randall made knives are worldreknowned but also not mass produced. The life, times, and knives of ww scagel american society of.
Rare original william wales scagel knife for sale is an original scagel made straight knife, not sure what this pattern was called. The ergonomic handle allows either a home user or a professional chef to effortlessly work for extended periods. This one has a 5 34 long hand forged blade made of 1095 steel. Jul 17, 2017 scagel made a variety of knives throughout his career including bowie knives, fighting knives, and pocketknives. The knives are of the highest quality and materials. Ikbs ceramic bearing makes it a very smooth flipper. From the first knives ol bill scagel made until the ones created in his memory, scagel knives have always been in high demand. Lucie is today regarded as the reigning authority on bill scagel, his life, and the knives he produced. This hatchet is very true to scagel s designs from the solid carbon steel head and neck to the crown stag handle. Lucie is a noted author of a monumental book on scagels works titled, scagel handmade. Zero tolerance knives zt knives is a big name in the knife world, delivering an amazing line of highquality, harduse knives that are popular amongst law enforcement, military, and civilian knife users. Knife collecting is a hobby which includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining knives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of different.
Heres a more thorough history captured off the net. Northwoods factory manufactured modern folding knives for. Born in a snowedin michigan cabin during the winter of 1873, bill scagel was officially. The titan otf automatic knife is the perfect choice for value conscience knife enthusiasts.
After scagels death in 1963, there was no one to carry forward his work. List of manufacturers carried by knife country, usa. One of the rarest of scagel s knives is his personal hunting knife pattern, a fixed blade droppoint hunter with a secondary folding speyblade in the handle. The blade measures 4 34 x 14 thick and has a fine hand rub finish. External links edit scagel knives, a company which contacts. Behring handmade replica of the scagel knife that is on the cover of the lucies hard cover book on. In other words, the knife is wellbalanced so that it goes where you want it to and cuts how you want. This encyclopedia considers all makes of knives, with fullcolor illustrations and detailed descriptions of each weapon the gun digest book of knifemaking, jack p. As far as quality knives go, i feel this knife slides just under the wire and sits at the bottom of that list.
Mike has been involved with black powder rifle hunting and gunsmithing all his life. The people listed here are primarily makers we are acquainted with and whom we have obviously bought knives from. External links edit scagel knives, a company which contacts custom makers to make scagel inspired knives. Now, however, you can get yourself one of these amazing knives anywhere in the u. Aug 01, 2017 distal taper makes knives feel more lightweight, quicker in the hand and easier to use. Famous for being reclusive, scagel had few pictures taken of himself. The randall knife museum in orlando, florida is home to the worlds largest collection of scagels knives. More so than nearly any other maker, william scagel s knives have captured the imagination of american knife collectors, with the unique shape and appearance. William scagel made fantastic looking hunting knives in his meager small shop that inspired thousands of future makers, including bo randall of randall knives. Scagel knives classic americanmade knives knivesshipfree. Shop our nice selection of top knife brands like microtech, protech, emerson knives and boker plus and custom knives. They are durable, reliable and fly open as soon as you press the button. Knife jigs and making the scagel slipjoint folder by jerry.
Scagel made a variety of knives throughout his career including bowie knives, fighting knives, and pocketknives. Shop for automatic knives buy the best switchblades at. The handle is a gorgeous combination of crown stag, brass, and multi spacers. Automatic knives also known as switchblades are spring loaded, side opening knives. He was, before making knives, a sheetmetal worker, building metal boats prior to forging blades in earnest. Custom fs style knives on this page are knives daggers custom handmade by individual makers in a fairbairnsykes style. The sheath knife 7th jun 2014 as we said in our last post, we can learn much from the trio of woodcraft tools carried by george washington sears a. Knife making supplies best prices, selection and service. These knives are banned in some states and only supplied to government personnel, law enforcement and armed forces. Blade magazine cutlery hall of fame blade magazine.
Zero tolerance knives zt knives in stock 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. Personally, i think most gerber knives are just hype and marketing, but this one is on a very short list of pretty decent gerber knives. Here are just a few of the kinds of blades you can choose from.
I stayed with his good friend ron welling who also makes scagel style knives. And as a strange side note it was shipped to ohio as well. Up for auction is a fantastic scagel style folder from jerry van eizenga. The first was a buck 110 clone and the second was a solingen hunting knife. They provide unparalleled photography and information about some of the best knife makers in the world. Heres what collectors need to know about scagel knife history, design and values. Only one or two people are inducted annually during a ceremony at blade show. Buyer is responsible for adhering to all laws in their area. Jerry is the master of the slip joint folder and teaches classes at the annual scagel hammer in run by the abs every year.
Loveless and his knives were immensely popular in japan, and john denton surmises that the drop point was the catalyst for the loveless explosion in the asian market. 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. Bo randall was inspired to make knives when he saw someone using a scagel knife to clean the bottom of a boat. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the new. Inlaid on the left grip and probably engraved by bill scagel himself is a diamond shaped silver name plate with the name russ moore dayton ohio the only other known ivory mounted presentation scagel was previously sold by dr. Randall made knives story steeped in a rich blade making tradition, the randall story is presented here through the words of bo randall, our founder, as well as a timeline outlining major events in the life of our business. Oct 18, 2017 mike macinnes of holland, michigan, remembers his first two knives, both given to him by his dad. Actually he made his first knife a year or two before this by stock removal method at age 10 or 11. A new book about a knife maker in michigan coincides with an auction. These books provides insight into the personal lives of the artists as well as their thoughts and feelings about their craft breathing life into steel objects. However, the concept affects more than just weight.
Some collectors are generalists, accumulating an assortment of different knives. Heres our list of the greatest, most innovative, iconic, and coolest knives of all time. The man and his knives paperback june 1, 1985 by harry mcevoy author 5. The consolidation of five forerunner companies, including its namesakes, the imperial knife company, founded 1916, and the schrade cutlery company, founded in 1904, imperial schrade manufactured its products in the united states and. Antler, contrary to what most people believe, is completely different from horn horn is hair, while antler is bone, making it much stronger and more stable than even the most durable wood. The brand was established in 1892 and became known as a supplier of rugged, outdoor gear. None of that makes it unsuitable for knife handles those are just the characteristics of horn knife handles. Lucie, 83, said in a recent phone interview that selling the collection made sense once the book came out. Scagel made hunting knives, machetes, and axes for the expeditions of the smithsonian institution. Canadian but always considered himself canadianamerican. John typically uses nickel silver for the guards and handle pins.
Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale. Inductees are determined by the halls sitting members. The book includes extensive photos of items made by bill as well as his. Others focus on a specialized area of interest, perhaps bayonets, knives from a particular. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy by knife world.
John april from goshen ma, makes his knives from 1084 or 1095 high carbon steel from new jersey steel baron or admiral steel. The legacy of bob lovelesss dropped hunter blade magazine. Before him, most american makers made knives of only one or two basic designs and they were usually styled after the bowies of the day. William wales scagel or bill scagel february 12, 1873 march 26, 1963 was an american. If youre looking to add to your antique knife collection, or simply want to start one, make it happen with smoky mountain knife works. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Mar 02, 2018 so there must have been something special if a photo catches you over and over in books and magazines. The randall knife as known in history and song we are custom knives maker, knives making is my passion and my life, we are quality provider, custom orders also welcome. Scagel made a variety of knives throughout his career including bowie knives, fighting knives, and. Lucie has acquired dozens of scagel knives and axes, including table cutlery and marine weaponry, and has consigned them for a march 12 auction at james d.
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