{"product_id":"scagel-hunter","title":"SCAGEL HUNTER","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eForged from 5160, dressed in Gemsbok Horn, G10 \u0026amp; Brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eElegant, rugged, and full of old-world character, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eScagel-influenced hunting knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking custom fixed blade built for both field use and admiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eThe blade is forged from \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e5160 carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and shaped in a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"410\"\u003edrop-point \/ slight clip-point profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it the versatility needed for slicing, detail work, and general hunting tasks. The visible quench line adds depth and character to the blade, while the hand-forged finish keeps the piece grounded in true handmade craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eThe handle is a bold, traditional combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"722\"\u003epolished Gemsbok horn\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eG10\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"746\"\u003ebrass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dark horn gives the knife a rich, natural authority, while the brass guard and spacers bring warmth, contrast, and a premium heritage feel. In hand, it has the kind of balance and presence that makes it feel like a proper working hunter from another era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eThe knife is paired with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003ecustom-fitted leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e in a deep reddish-brown tone, finished with carefully stamped geometric tooling along the edge. It is practical, durable, and beautifully matched to the knife’s bespoke personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eBlade steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5160 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e17cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gemsbok horn, G10 \u0026amp; brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-fitted leather with stamped geometric detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eWhat “Scagel” means\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eScagel-style knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a knife influenced by the work of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eWilliam Wales Scagel\u003c\/strong\u003e, an early 20th-century American maker from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eFruitport, Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is widely regarded as one of the foundational pioneers of modern custom knifemaking. His knives became famous for their handmade character, flowing lines, carbon-steel hunting patterns, and distinctive use of natural materials and spacers in the handle. Scagel’s style was so influential that it helped shape the look of classic custom hunting knives for generations that followed. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eThis knife is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eScagel-inspired\u003c\/strong\u003e, not because it copies one exact historical model, but because it carries that same spirit: a practical carbon-steel hunter, strong natural handle materials, warm brass accents, and a handmade look that feels timeless rather than modern. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eSome knives feel modern. Others feel inherited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eThis one belongs to the second category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eWith its flowing blade, horn handle, and brass detail, this knife carries the soul of an older tradition — the kind of hunting knife that looks like it could have ridden on a belt through generations of veld, camp, and hard-earned experience. The Gemsbok horn brings natural texture and African identity, while the brass and G10 spacers add just enough refinement to lift it into the realm of a true custom piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eThe result is a knife that feels both rugged and distinguished: built to work, but made with the kind of detail that invites a second look every time it is drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eThis is not just a tool. 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