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A word from Chuck's Family:

Chuck Stapel was known for his larger than life personality, smile that could light up the darkest skies, love for his family and friends, and fearlessness to take on his dreams. Chuck was a one of a kind in this world and to have been a part of his life was a true blessing.

Chuck Stapel was a living example of the true meaning of life, love, friendship, laughter, loyalty, strength, acceptance, and forgiveness. His soul is too large to be contained and he did not want to be buried among the dead, he wanted to stay among the living. One of our dad’s last requests was that under no circumstances did he want a funeral service. We want to honor our dad’s last wishes and we will act on his behalf in respecting his wish to not have a funeral service.

Instead what our dad did want was for a day to be picked where all of his family and friends from so many different walks of life could gather and celebrate his life on this earth. From his Viva dancing friends who will dance the night away for him; to his breakfast group who can order his favorite meal one last time; to his gun buddies who can shoot through the skies in his honor; to his Hawaii companions who can gather and go out on the ferry to gaze upon the Hawaiian sky that he loved so much. It does not matter how you chose to celebrate his life, where you chose to celebrate his life, or what you do to bid your farewell to him. Just take that moment to thank him for being a part in your life.  Chuck Stapel touched so many people’s hearts throughout the world and Chuck’s heart was full and his life was happy because of each and every single one of you.

We welcome and encourage you to share your farewell celebrations and photos for Chuck on his Facebook page so we can all be a part of that memory. 

~Say not in grief he is no more - but live in thankfulness that he was~
Hebrew Proverb


Much love to all of you,
Chuck’s Family



From his friends and fans:

Dear. Mr. Stapel,

In life their are few true good people out there and I am glad to have known one like you. I will keep you alive in my heart and mind.

Thank you for always taking on my custom knife making ideas and sharing the same common interest in knives, guns and 1911s.

My memories of you sharpening my knives, the range and just good old bullshitting will never be forgotten.

Sincerely, Darius Hom




I'll like to said goodby to a true gentleman and a friend.

He helped me with several knives projects that others rejected, helping me obtain what I was looking for.

Rest in peace my friend.

One of your many amigos from the Rowing Archers, Pasadena.

GG.

 

So Sorry to hear of Chucks passing. I talked to him a few times thru emails. He seemed like a old friend and has inspired me to try my hand at making knives.

 I asked him if he made knives for the average guy he replied "ARE THERE ANY BETTER" My heart and soul goes out to his family and friends.  

Gary from Poplar Bluff Mo.

 

I'm so sorry to about Chuck’s passing. What a great guy Chuck was. We used to talk on the phone when he called me a couple times from the hospital. I will truly miss him.

Mark Smith
Oklahoma City

 

I will forever hear your amazing voice at Vivas!... and watch you dance the night away like Fred Astaire. How joyful I feel having been able to be your dance partner more than once, and share you with the world even more than that. You are forever in my heart.

JC

Ever since you first introduced me to the Banyan Tree, in your beloved Lahaina, Maui, my life was changed. I never knew such great loving souls like you existed. You showed me what I did always believed was part of the human spirit, but sadly had never experienced before. I will forever cherish those days in Maui with you and all your friends, and those boat trips to the outlining islands. Just like the Banyan Tree you have grown deep roots in the Earth and inspired so many people like myself. And like that legendary tree, you shall inspire us, shade us, bring us peace and live forever in our hearts and minds. Thank you for being a soul generous with your joy of life.

Jacimo

 

Very sad to hear about Chuck passing away.

I reached out to him about 1 1/2 years ago to repair my Tonto he had made
and I accidentally dinged the tip of it.

He picked up the phone and was such a great guy and had me send it to him.

He repaired it like new and sent it back to no questions asked and just said, send me
the money whenever you like.

He'll be missed for sure.

Marco Llanos

 

...MORE TO COME....

Welcome to 
Stapel Knives


CELEBRATING OVER FORTY YEARS 
OF LEGENDARY KNIFE MAKING

CHUCK STAPEL MADE THE KNIVES FOR
THE HIT WGN SERIES
"SALEM"!






CHUCK STAPEL'S
PERSONAL APPEARENCE KNIFE-MAKING SEMINAR ON
August 16th, 2014
at
Eagle Feather's Trading Post
Ogden, Utah!!
WAS A SELL OUT!


Here's Chuck at the Sell-Out Seminar!

CHUCK MADE
KNIVES FOR THE BIG HOLLYWOOD WESTERN
QUENTIN TARANTINO'S "DIJANGO UNCHAINED"




CHUCK MADE THE VERY SPECIAL CUSTOM KNIFE
WHICH HE HAND CRAFTED FOR
HARRISON FORD
IN
"COWBOY'S & ALIENS"


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INTERESTED IN HAVING ONE OF THESE KNIVES CUSTOM MADE FOR YOU
BY CHUCK STAPEL?


E-MAIL US!


(WE NO LONGER ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS OR USE A SHOPPING CART -
IT'S ALL PERSONAL NOW!)

 

 

     

"KNIFE MAKER TO THE STARS™” .


CELEBRATING OVER FORTY YEARS 
OF LEGENDARY KNIFE MAKING

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  LIMITED EDITIONS SERIES #1
THE PROW
FIVE INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED BOOT KNIVES




 


SORRY - "BOWIE'S BOWIE LIMITED EDITION
IS NOW SOLD OUT

By overwhelming request! You can now own an exact replica of the Bowie Knife Chuck created for the new Touchstone Motion Picture,  "THE ALAMO", and as featured on the Cover of KNIVES ILLUSTRATED
(click "The Alamo" below  for details!)

SORRY - "BOWIE'S BOWIE LIMITED EDITION
IS NOW SOLD OUT


Click Magazine to 
Read article


Anyone who knows a thing or two about high-quality knives -- knows what it means to see the name “STAPEL” etched logoetched3.jpg (14818 bytes)on a blade!

It means the knife has been designed and hand crafted by legendary, world famous, award-winning knife maker, CHUCK STAPEL.  Stapel brings over thirty years experience to his knife making skills.

He has become known as the “Knife Maker To The Stars” since so many Hollywood, Music Industry and Political notables have purchased Stapel knives for their private collections...
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Chuck's Latest One-of-a-Kinds
(click thumbnails for more detail)
PLEASE NOTE - ALL POSTED "ONE-OF-A-KIND" KNIVES HAVE BEEN SOLD
PLEASE COME BACK SOON - MORE WILL BE POSTED FOR SALE!

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Click here to see the full series of One-of-a-Kinds

BY
POPULAR DEMAND!

CHUCK'S MOST REQUESTED  
MOVIE KNIFE EVER!

The One-of-a-Kind

"DOWN UNDER"
from

             SORRY SOLD OUT!

THE APRIL WINCHELL COLLECTION
LIMITED EDITION!
 


SO SORRY
SOLD OUT!


APRIL!
WE LOVE YOU!


BUY the infamous "Wench-ell" Bodice Dagger and Matching Silver Jewelry (for
charity) that every-one is talking about, named after the amazing APRIL WINCHELL! 
And that's all her modeling it in the photo! 

(Continued from Above) ...Chuck Stapel has also been custom crafting knives for the movies and TV for over twenty years. Stapel knives have appeared on the covers of well-known national magazines and newspapers, and are displayed in museums and galleries worldwide. 

In addition, Stapel is well known for his unique “trophy knives” which he has donated tochuck_with_Chuck.jpg (32455 bytes) hundreds of charities.

Stapel Knives are not only unparalleled in their beauty and craftsmanship, but are a great investment as well. Many of his knives have broken records for their resale at auctions throughout the world.

Please tour our site and see for yourself why the highly valued, long lasting, practical and usable knives with the “Stapel” trademark etched on the blade are considered by many celebrities and connoisseurs of the craft to be an incomparable treasure. 

 

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