Red
River Knives
Grand Prairie, Texas
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From David G. Shirley in Gladstone, Michigan
The Custom Shoppe
LLC Knives
Northwoods
Knives, Scagel Knives, & MSA Co.
Knives
Producing Fine Knives in Limited
Runs that Honor the History of Michigan Knifemaking
Contact
me at RioRojo@tx.rr.com to
purchase.
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The
Marble Safety Axe Co. ceased to be in 1911 when it became Marble Arms & Mfg.
Corp. In 2001, The Custom Shoppe LLC leased the rights to the name
Marble
Safety Axe
Co. from Marbles Outdoors,
after the demise of Marble Arms,
and began producing the old classic
knife
and axe patterns in limited runs, with high quality parts and craftsmanship,
in a manner befitting the venerable old Company name. |
MSA
Co. |
MSA Woodcraft LSL
'Leather/Pinned Stag/Leather'
4 3/4" Blade
52-100 Carbon Steel
from classic Marble Arms days.
This is the Mike Stewart Steel
sought by collectors and users.
9 1/4" Overall
Length
Gorgeous PINNED 2-Piece
Sambar
Stag Handle
Aluminum Pommel
w/ Tightening Nut
Brass Guard
Brass, Red, White, Black
and Leather Spacers
Leather Sheath
& Stone in Pouch
with Marbles Trademark
on Snaps and Sheath
Includes Rare Marbles Safety Axe
Promotional Sticker
New in Original Box
Straight from factory to me.
This knife was manufactured
in 2004 for TheCustomShoppe
at the Marbles Gladstone plant
using 52-100 carbon steel blades
left over from
Marble Arms production
when Marbles Outdoors took over
in 2001 and changed blade steel.
Original Box and Blade Protector
are Marbles Outdoors issue
because MSA never
had MSA boxes made.
Blade etch is "MSA CO.
Gladstone Mich USA"
and "CUSTOM 2004"
A pristine and excellent example of
post-Marble Arms Tradition and Quality
One of the nicest Woodcrafts
I have ever seen,
and these are getting rare.
Price: $225.00
SOLD
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MSA
Co. |
MSA Woodcraft LSL
'Leather/Stag/Leather'
4 3/4" Blade
52-100 Carbon Steel
from classic Marble Arms days.
This is the Mike Stewart Steel
sought by collectors and users.
9 1/4" Overall
Length
"Rolled"1-Piece
Smooth Sambar
Stag Handle
Aluminum Pommel
w/ Tightening Nut
Brass Guard
Brass, Red, White, Black
and Leather Spacers
Leather Sheath
& Stone in Pouch
with Marbles Trademark
on Snaps and Sheath
New in Original Box
Straight from factory to me.
This knife was manufactured
in 2005 for TheCustomShoppe
at the Marbles Gladstone plant
using 52-100 carbon steel blades
left over from
Marble Arms production
when Marbles Outdoors took over
in 2001 and changed blade steel.
Original Box and Blade Protector
are Marbles Outdoors issue
because MSA never
had MSA boxes made.
Blade etch is "MSA CO.
Gladstone Mich USA"
and "CUSTOM 2005"
This knife is from the
Very Last Production Run
of the Marble Arms 52-100 blades
purchased by The Custom Shoppe
when Marble Arms shut down
and is one of the last-produced examples of
post-Marble Arms Tradition of
Quality Woodcrafts.
I have 3 of these on hand,
in the Rolled Smooth Sambar Stag,
for this one ask for
LSL Woodcraft #1.
Price: $110.00
Price includes shipping & insurance
SOLD
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MSA
Co. |
MSA Woodcraft LSL
'Leather/Stag/Leather'
4 3/4" Blade
52-100 Carbon Steel
from classic Marble Arms days.
This is the Mike Stewart Steel
sought by collectors and users.
9 1/4" Overall
Length
"Rolled"1-Piece
Smooth Sambar
Stag Handle
Aluminum Pommel
w/ Tightening Nut
Brass Guard
Brass, Red, White, Black
and Leather Spacers
Leather Sheath
& Stone in Pouch
with Marbles Trademark
on Snaps and Sheath
New in Original Box
Straight from factory to me.
This knife was manufactured
in 2005 for TheCustomShoppe
at the Marbles Gladstone plant
using 52-100 carbon steel blades
left over from
Marble Arms production
when Marbles Outdoors took over
in 2001 and changed blade steel.
Original Box and Blade Protector
are Marbles Outdoors issue
because MSA never
had MSA boxes made.
Blade etch is "MSA CO.
Gladstone Mich USA"
and "CUSTOM 2005"
This knife is from the
Very Last Production Run
of the Marble Arms 52-100 blades
purchased by The Custom Shoppe
when Marble Arms shut down
and is one of the last-produced examples of
post-Marble Arms Tradition of
Quality Woodcrafts.
I have 3 of these on hand,
in the Rolled Smooth Sambar Stag,
for this one ask for
LSL Woodcraft #2.
Price: $110.00
Price includes shipping & insurance
SOLD
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MSA
Co. |
MSA Woodcraft LSL
'Leather/Stag/Leather'
4 3/4" Blade
52-100 Carbon Steel
from classic Marble Arms days.
This is the Mike Stewart Steel
sought by collectors and users.
9 1/4" Overall
Length
"Rolled"1-Piece
Smooth Sambar
Stag Handle
Aluminum Pommel
w/ Tightening Nut
Brass Guard
Brass, Red, White, Black
and Leather Spacers
Leather Sheath
& Stone in Pouch
with Marbles Trademark
on Snaps and Sheath
New in Original Box
Straight from factory to me.
This knife was manufactured
in 2005 for TheCustomShoppe
at the Marbles Gladstone plant
using 52-100 carbon steel blades
left over from
Marble Arms production
when Marbles Outdoors took over
in 2001 and changed blade steel.
Original Box and Blade Protector
are Marbles Outdoors issue
because MSA never
had MSA boxes made.
Blade etch is "MSA CO.
Gladstone Mich USA"
and "CUSTOM 2005"
This knife is from the
Very Last Production Run
of the Marble Arms 52-100 blades
purchased by The Custom Shoppe
when Marble Arms shut down
and is one of the last-produced examples of
post-Marble Arms Tradition of
Quality Woodcrafts.
I have 3 of these on hand,
in the Rolled Smooth Sambar Stag,
for this one ask for
LSL Woodcraft #3.
Price: $110.00
SOLD
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MSA Co. |
MSA Pen Knife
D-2 Steel Blades
2 1/2" Closed Length
2 Blades
Genuine Sambar Stag Scales
Brass Pins and Liners
Nickle/Silver Bolsters and Shield
"MSA CO. Gladstone MI USA" etch
Brand new for 2006
Final run-no more to be produced.
New in Box w/ Felt Pouch
Price: $95.00
Price includes shipping & insurance
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MSA
Co. |
MSA #9 Axe
Head is 4 3/4" long
2 5/8" Edge
14 1/4" Overall Length
Made in Gladstone Mich.
Commemorative #9 Axe made in a One-time
Limited Production in 2003
Blade still has Factory Grease on it
New in Box
SOLD OUT
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MSA
Co. |
MSA Woodcraft
'Stag/Stag'
4 3/4" Blade
52-100 Carbon Steel
9" Overall Length
Gorgeous Round Sambar
Stag Handle
Stag Pommel w/ Tightening Nut
Brass Guard
Brass, Red, & Black Spacers
Leather Sheath
& Stone in Pouch
with Marbles Trademark
on Snaps and Sheath
New in Original Box
Straight from factory to me.
This knife was manufactured
in 2005 for TheCustomShoppe
at the Marbles Gladstone plant
using 52100 steel blades
left over from
Marble Arms production
when Marbles Outdoors took over
in 2001 and changed blade steel.
Probably one of the last knives
actually made by
Marbles craftsmen
at the Gladstone plant.
Blade etch is "MSA CO.
Gladstone Mich USA"
and "CUSTOM 2005"
It is a fine knife,
and these are getting rare.
Price: $175.00
SOLD
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| Northwoods
Knives produces fine sporting cutlery for the outdoorsman
with an appreciation for a good knife. |
Northwoods
Knives |
For The Collector
Original Prototype
Northwoods Willow Leaf
Test Knife
w/ Rare NW Box
Mfg. by Bark River Knife & Tool
Tested by Sgt.Mike
and Refurbished after testing
by Bark River
This is THE Sgt.Mike Test Knife
Original Willow Leafs
like this one were made
from 52-100 Carbon Steel blades
left over from Marble Arms Knives.
8 1/4" Overall Length
4" 52-100 Blade
Green/Black Micarta Handle
w/ Brass Lanyard Hole Liner
(micarta shows typical fading)
Aluminum Guard
Included is a NW Willow Leaf Box
w/ Silverline/Dave Samolis design.
This type box was used only briefly
and not many exist.
Northwoods Sheath
w/ stone in pouch
is in mint condition.
The blade has some
light horizontal rub marks
from insertion in sheath.
Nice piece of Northwoods history.
Price: $150.00
SOLD
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Northwoods
Knives |
Wind River Skinner
440C Stainless Steel
8 7/8" Overall Length
4 1/2" Blade
3/16" Blade Thickness
Thumb Notches on Spine
Cocobolo Handles w/ Finger Grooves
Full Exposed Tang Construction
Quality Leather Sheath
A Sturdy Workhorse
Very Popular at the Knife Shows
New in Box
Price: $75.00
SOLD
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Northwoods
Knives |
Northwoods
Knives Mini Skinner
A-2 Tool Steel
8" Overall Length
3 7/8" Trailing Point Blade
Nickle Silver Guard
Stag Pommel w/ Mosaic Pin
Round Sambar Stag Handle
Mosaic Pin in Pommel
Quality Leather Sheath
No more to be produced in A-2
Price: $95.00
SOLD
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Northwoods
Knives |
Fur Trader
A2 Tool Steel
6 3/16" Overall
Length
2 3/8" Blade
Premium Sambar Stag Handle
Brass Guard and
Buffalo Horn Buttcap
Fantastic Little
Skinner/Utility Knife
Quality Leather Snap Sheath
Beautiful Handle
Hand Selected, Pick of the Litter
Little Knife/Big Fun
Price: SOLD
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Northwoods
Knives |
Ironwood Drop Point
A2 Tool Steel
7 7/8" Overall Length
3 5/8" Blade
Contoured Ironwood Handle
Brass Guard
and Thong Hole
Extremely Comfortable in Hand
Quality Leather Snap Sheath
Ironwood is so dense
it will not float
Will
not absorb
blood or moisture.
Price: $85.00
SOLD
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| The
Custom Shoppe LLC owns the name Scagel, and produces the only legally
sanctioned Scagel Knives since William Scagel died in the 1960's. All Scagels are
faithful reproductions of actual knives made Mr. Scagel, and owned
at one time by David Shirley, who took measurements and made diagrams
of each one. |
Scagel #2 |
Scagel #2
Bird & Trout Knife
4 3/16" Blade; 8 5/8" Overall
1095 Steel
Nickle/Silver Guard
Pinned Whitetail Crown Stag &
Leather/Copper/Brass Spacers
Original Leather Sheath
plus
Custom Pouch Sheath by Ron Ryder
(an RRK exclusive)
Replicated from an
original Wm.Scagel Knife
Made in 2004-Only 142 produced
Price: $175.00
SOLD
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