Vintage Stag Knives
Fixed blades, folding blades, custom knives and manufactured knives.
Fixed blades, folding blades, custom knives and manufactured knives.
Our website is a great place to find hundreds of vintage stag knives. Fixed blades, folding blades, pocket knives and yes, even custom knives. We also have a selection of manufactured knives. Knives for the collector and for anyone who loves hunting and fishing !
Here, you will find great deals on a wide variety of vintage stag knives.
Some of our top brands include - Randall, Damascus, Case xx, Solingen, Bowie, Schrade, Hen & Rooster, Kabar, Remington, Parker, Puma Hunter and many others.
What is a stag knife ? A stag knife is truly a hunter's knife. It's handle is made from deer and elk antlers. Hunting knives are typically not used to kill, but they are used in the preparation. Usually for cutting up and skinning the game. Both hunters and collectors alike appreciate the craftmanship that goes into making the various styles.
Knives come in many styles and designs. The infamous Bowie knife, named after Jim Bowie, is one that holds a mystique to many outdoorsmen since the 1800's. That comes in part from the length and strength of it's blade.
However, a lot of people do not always associate the significance of a knife based upon its handle. One such knife of note is what is called a stag knife. The vintage stag knife is distinct in it's appearance by one main aspect... the antler bone handle. This style of knife comes by its name from the fact that the handle of the instrument is constructed from the antler of a stag.
Stag knife handles are created with a gentle curve thus allowing for a solid and easy hold of the knife. The solid construction gives a distinct feeling of security to whoever is holding the knife. Unlike other types of materials for a knife handle, the stag knife's antler bone gives a unique and rural appearance to the knife.
So why is the use of stag antlers over other animal antler bones in the making of these knives so important? That answer is easy. Early versions of the stag knife were solidly stag because they found them to be more durable. When holding a knife, one wants to be assured that what is in their hand is not going to snap or crack with the first or consequential uses. Other animal antlers do not have the same tactile strength as the stag does; however, they were not as readily used for the making of stag knives.
There has been a growth in the use of other antler bones in the US for stag knives such as deer and elk. The antlers of these animals also make for a good source for stag handle knives.
Another good reason for the stag handle is its look. Stag bone antler carries an esthetic appeal of rustic and outdoorsy charm. There is something to be said for the way a knife looks sheathed on your belt and the stag knife definitely makes for a good-looking knife.
Stag knives do not give up their distinct traits due to the use of antler bone. The balance and cutting ability of a knife are amongst its most important characteristics. Stag knives maintain those qualities easily as the handle is crafted to respect the individual traits of these cutting instruments.
Various manufacturers of stag knives exist today. Many of these knife makers are excellent in sticking to the character of stag knives. In addition, stag knives are now made to be foldable, like the Case xx brand, while still maintaining the integrity of the original design.
Who else builds a good-looking stag knife? Try Schrade, Boker and Queen cutlery.
Knives come in many styles and designs. The infamous Bowie knife, named after Jim Bowie, is one that holds a mystique to many outdoorsmen since the 1800's. That comes in part from the length and strength of it's blade.
However, a lot of people do not always associate the significance of a knife based upon its handle. One such knife of note is what is called a stag knife. The vintage stag knife is distinct in it's appearance by one main aspect... the antler bone handle. This style of knife comes by its name from the fact that the handle of the instrument is constructed from the antler of a stag.
Stag knife handles are created with a gentle curve thus allowing for a solid and easy hold of the knife. The solid construction gives a distinct feeling of security to whoever is holding the knife. Unlike other types of materials for a knife handle, the stag knife's antler bone gives a unique and rural appearance to the knife.
So why is the use of stag antlers over other animal antler bones in the making of these knives so important? That answer is easy. Early versions of the stag knife were solidly stag because they found them to be more durable. When holding a knife, one wants to be assured that what is in their hand is not going to snap or crack with the first or consequential uses. Other animal antlers do not have the same tactile strength as the stag does; however, they were not as readily used for the making of stag knives.
There has been a growth in the use of other antler bones in the US for stag knives such as deer and elk. The antlers of these animals also make for a good source for stag handle knives.
Another good reason for the stag handle is its look. Stag bone antler carries an esthetic appeal of rustic and outdoorsy charm. There is something to be said for the way a knife looks sheathed on your belt and the stag knife definitely makes for a good-looking knife.
Stag knives do not give up their distinct traits due to the use of antler bone. The balance and cutting ability of a knife are amongst its most important characteristics. Stag knives maintain those qualities easily as the handle is crafted to respect the individual traits of these cutting instruments.
Various manufacturers of stag knives exist today. Many of these knife makers are excellent in sticking to the character of stag knives. In addition, stag knives are now made to be foldable, like the Case xx brand, while still maintaining the integrity of the original design.
Who else builds a good-looking stag knife? Try Schrade, Boker and Queen cutlery.
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