Mbsz53 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 Does, or did, Shapleigh make good round/head knives? I'm looking for something that will hold a good edge. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted May 9, 2021 Clyde Cutlery made them and rebranded them for Shapleigh. Usually a shallow etched marking that doesn't survive all that well but a distinctive handle shape. The Clydes have an oval mark, the Shapleighs have a diamond shaped logo. I've had a lot of them and here's my thoughts. The steel is not all that hard and they are forgiving to sharpen. If you mess up an angle, you don't spend all day fixing it. They will get a sharp edge and hold it pretty well. They require more stropping in use than one of the $200+ plus knives but are worth the price point they usually sell at. Several years ago I had a shop buy every Clyde or Shapleigh I could find for their workers. The shop's idea was they could buy 3 of these for the price of one premium knife. If somebody dropped one they could grab another. If one went out the door in a lunchpail they weren't out a bunch either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbsz53 Report post Posted June 4, 2021 Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable knowledge and experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwatch Report post Posted June 4, 2021 Shapleigh Hardware was in St. Louis, Mo until the great depression. A re-seller, not a manufacturer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
