DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THIS KNIFE'S BRAND and ORIGIN - "GOTTAGE CUSTOM KNIVES St. Clair Sh., Mich."

[VONTUNE]

GOTTAGE CUSTOM KNIVES
St. Clair Sh., Mich.​

This is a heavy , beautifully crafted knife with Skinner blade, German Silver Guard and a sheath made by I think "HAND CRAFTED BY TONY SCARSELLA" (sting ray or snake inset sheath)
Heavy Full Tang with approx. 1/4" steel blade thickness. It's really well made and feels great in hand.
I may have bought it from Cutting Edge nearly 20 years ago.
The knife has always appealed to me.
I can only find info on the internet,, - leading to Judy Gottage, also from Michigan.

Someone must know !

Thanks, I would greatly appreciate the info.

I also have knives listed for sale in the custom knife by individuals section
A JIM SISKA FOLDER, KIT CARSON CUSTOM M16, ETC.

 

[The Shatz]

Cool little knife

 

[barcbsa]

I’m pretty sure it is by Judy Gottage.

Update... just shows I have no idea what I’m talking about

 

[VONTUNE]

Thank you,
Do you know Ms. Goddage ? or know anyone on this site - have the ability to communicate with her - and ask ?
I'm just not convinced, she has a relative Dante Goddage, near as I can tell,, thanks , I need more.

 

[VONTUNE]

I’m pretty sure it is by Judy Gottage.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY !!!!!!!!

 

[VONTUNE]

Cool little knife

IT REALLY IS, IT'S PRETTY DELUXE, thanks,,

 

[SharpByCoop]

According to Knives Annual 1990:

Judy Gottage mark: 'Judy Gottage' or 'Judy' on small knives

Dante Gottage mark: 'Gottage Custom Knives'

Judy was full time, Dante was part time. Judy more artsy and interframe folders. Dante was working knives.

I don't know the relationship. Same address.

Looks like you have Dante's work.

 

[Murray White]

Coop is correct. As far as I am aware, they were a couple. Both attended many CKCC shows in the Toronto area in the 80's and later Judy and Chuck Stewart attended shows in Bayfield put on by Wolfe. Last I spoke with Judy was when she helped in the estate work upon the death of knifemaker Chuck Stewart around 20 years ago.

You might find this link of value

https://www.customknifetrader.com/knives-by-maker/14-judy-gottage

while it speaks about Judy, there is a contact link and more info about Dante might be available. Judy is now retired from knifemaking.

Here is another link that would be useful

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/seeking-info-on-dante-gottage-knife.685265/

HTH

 

[abcdef]

The blade is almost 2" wide, wow.

 

[john april]

interesting guard attachment. i have never see that before.

 

[VONTUNE]

According to Knives Annual 1990:

Judy Gottage mark: 'Judy Gottage' or 'Judy' on small knives

Dante Gottage mark: 'Gottage Custom Knives'

Judy was full time, Dante was part time. Judy more artsy and interframe folders. Dante was working knives.

I don't know the relationship. Same address.

Looks like you have Dante's work.

Thanks,,, I appreciate the information

 

[VONTUNE]

interesting guard attachment. i have never see that before.

it really is different and good looking, thanks

 

[VONTUNE]

Coop is correct. As far as I am aware, they were a couple. Both attended many CKCC shows in the Toronto area in the 80's and later Judy and Chuck Stewart attended shows in Bayfield put on by Wolfe. Last I spoke with Judy was when she helped in the estate work upon the death of knifemaker Chuck Stewart around 20 years ago.

You might find this link of value

https://www.customknifetrader.com/knives-by-maker/14-judy-gottage

while it speaks about Judy, there is a contact link and more info about Dante might be available. Judy is now retired from knifemaking.

Here is another link that would be useful

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/seeking-info-on-dante-gottage-knife.685265/

HTH

Thank you

 

[VONTUNE]

interesting guard attachment. i have never see that before.

Hi John,
I visited your knife makers site, you make some great knives