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By far the cleanest example of an original william scagel clip point hunter i have seen, carbon steel forged blade with a convex grind, bl 6 14, oal 11 14, clip is sharpened, brass guard stacked leather accented with a variety of spacers and a. William scagel was the father of the modern custom knife. Lucie will also have copies of his recently published book about scagel entitled scagel handmade available for purchase and signing. Lucie told me he has never seen another scagel canoe knife before or since. Scagel the man and his knives harry mcevoy knife collecting 1985. Gemini jets initial d book panini century collection dexter maine justice league movie coca cola parker ingenuity surly beer collectible porcelain.

This knife also appears on page 144 of scagel handmade by james r. Scagel knives classic americanmade knives knivesshipfree. When paul showed me the knife at blade show last year i felt sure dr. Behring handmade replica of the scagel knife that is on the cover of the lucie s hard cover book on scagels. Russell handmade scagel shopmade skinner is one of. Malaguerra showed him this canoe knife in late 1980 or early 1981. Lucie is a noted author of a monumental book on scagels works titled, scagel handmade. Authoritative book on the life of william scagel, written and autographed by dr. This knife would rank as the most rare of all of scagels knives, as it was his own personal knife and was always sheathed at his side. William wales scagel or bill scagel february 12, 1873 march 26, 1963 was an american knifemaker whose style had a profound impact on the cutlery trade, influencing it for over 100 years. We contacted bernard levine and he alos has confirmed that the knife is infact in real william scagel from the 1920s and is issuing a certificate of authenticity. The first and only published booklet devoted entirely to michigan bladesmith william wales scagel, this book provides insight into the man, his life, and his work. James lucie will talk about the man, his life, and his knives on tuesday, november 9 at 7. Lucie was a personal friend of bill scagel, and spent decades researching his background and collecting many things that bill made.

Although scagel knives are seldom seen in the marketplace, blue ridge knives have had the pleasure to buy and sell approximately 75 scagel knives over the years. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy. Lucie at several shows over the years and examining many of his scagel knives and axes. Very similar to one illustrated on page 111 of scagel handmade book by james r.

Lucie collection that will be up for auction on march 12, 2012 at james d. We at daves knife world are extremely proud to be able to offer these exceptional cutlery items, which are handcrafted with the same skill reminiscent of the pocket knife industry of. Scagel knife expert speaks at spring lake district library. Scagel s most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. The first and only published booklet devoted entirely to william wales scagel, this book provides insight into the man. If you blow up the first picture you can see his mark. Jim julia shows a few of the stunning bill scagel items from the dr. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Jim lucie, of fruitport, michigan recently decided to sell his lifelong collection of william scagel knives. Ole doc would show me the latest updates on the scagel book he was working onand when it came out.

This scagel has a handle made of stacked leather, aluminum and red spacers, a brass guard, and crown stag pommel. Scagels most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. Find great deals on ebay for scagel knives and custom fixed blade knives. This knife has a brass guard, and a crown stag handle. James lucie as a member you could get a definitive answer to your question. This piece, along with the unfinished signature blade pictured on page 162 in scagel handmade by james r. William scagel was the father of 20th century cutlery. Lucie is today regarded as the reigning authority on bill scagel, his life, and the knives he produced. Bill scagel passed in 1963 but his legend continues to grow.

I would not call scagel knives elegant, though some people probably would. Handmade a555 knife scagel lucie special randall knife knives. Scagel handmade book by james lucie signed first edition slightly used. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the.

This letter is reproduced on page 221 of scagel handmade by james r. Locate scagel knife available for purchasing here online. Lucie is a noted author of a monumental book on scagel s works titled, scagel handmade. Jim lucie was a true renaissance man physician, veteran, author, collector, and bladesmith. One of the rarest of scagels knives is his personal hunting knife pattern, a fixed blade droppoint hunter with a. It all begins with the birth of william wales scagel on lincolns birth. The authoritative book about bill scagel covering his life as well as over 150 color photos of knives and other items that he. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knife turns out its worth far more than i thought. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy by knife world scagel the. This one has that special something and was a perfect choice for the book cover.

A new book about a knife maker in michigan coincides with an auction of. This stimulating new study provides a narrative of the monumental conflict of the peloponnesian war between athens. We feature a wide selection of scagel knife and related items. Lucie s book, scagel handmade, and in quintessential scagel style, this brow tine fighter easily tops the other examples ive seen in terms of condition, proportions and overall flow.

After a fire wiped out his place in muskegon, he settled on an acre of land in fruitport, which became the wellspring of most of the incomparable scagelmade knives we know today from small 25cent parers to fullon 25dollar bowies. His knives have been in demand from the early 20th century until this very day. All about collecting william scagel knives blade magazine. Jim went on to become a highly respected maker in in own right, mentor to many, authored a book on scagel, and upon his retirement donated the all of his tools and equipment to the abs to help future generations learn the craft.

William wales scagel or bill scagel february 12, 1873 march 26, 1963 was an american. Paperback mcevoy by man scagel knife his by harry the world book knives and scagel the man. I cant think of anything more appropriate for a scagel knife than a rmk style. A new history of the peloponnesian war, oct 27, 2009, history, 320 pages. Then later in person, exclaiming just how lucky to have the sheath.

William wales scagel s personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. He said early on that he wanted to put the knife in his book, but forgot about me until he was having his knives photographed at the blade show, i learned about it, and he apologized. Scagel collector knives northwoods knives northwoods knives, located in gladstone michigan, is a small custom knife shop owned and operated by david shirley. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Every modern custom knife maker owes a debt of gratitude to the the man who pioneered high quality custom knives in the united states. The crown stag handle has stacked spacers made of leather, brass, nickel, and. Lucie scagelstyle hunting knife grand rapids public. Behring handmade replica of the scagel knife that is on the cover of the lucies hard cover book on scagels. William scagel stamped most of his work with his own mark, a wavy blade malay kris.

Scagel collector knives northwoods knives daves knife world. In 2010, he wrote a book, scagel handmade, about bill scagels life with. Over thirty years in the making, the book includes. The book describes scagels daily life, tempering and sharpening steel over coal flames. Small hunter zebrawood scagel knife hunting steel drop point fixed wood handle. Apr 26, 2018 william wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. This knife was described in the catalog as the rare swelled tip style scagel fighter.

The full page photo of this knife is pictured on page 103 of the book, and is. James lucie, who became scagels physician and friend more than 50 years ago, and is now the preeminent scagel collector in the world. William wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. Lucie has acquired dozens of scagel knives and axes, including table cutlery and marine weaponry, and has. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by. Early, rare jim treeman behring scagel replica camp knife. William scagel knives frequently feature modified clip point blade that is almost a signature of william scagel and this knife bears this indicative clip point. The fuzzy one on the cover of lucies book is one of the only known pictures of the famous knifemaker. The authoritative book about bill scagel covering his life as well as over 150 color photos of knives and other items that he made, his property and family. One of the best original scagel handmade knives to surface inyears. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy by knife world.

Showcasing a quality group of scagel knife for sale right now online. Scagel scagel handmade and has the largest collection of scagel knives. His attention to detail, style and functionality are legendary. Though worn, this mark is still evident on this knife blade.

Lucie was bill scagels doctor, has written the definitive book on mr. Julia auctioneers will be selling the collection of dr. The ag russell knife collectors club was established in 1970. This pioneer knifemakers designs are yet a strong influence on todays makers, and many of his knives are currently valued in the 5figure range. Custom made knives by william scagel rehoboth custom knives. Lucie spent hours as a young doctor interviewing scagel, who died in 1963 at 88. Usa bladesmith, one only, beautiful etched blade, leatherstag, scagel inspired.

Jim behring scagel replica camp fighter arrow head knife. Northwoods scagel identification all about pocket knives. The book includes extensive photos of items made by bill as well as his members of his family, artwork, his house and other photos. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knifeturns out its worth far more than i thought. Scagel handmade about bill scagel by james jim lucie. Jim behring treeman scagel replica camp knife 16 custom signed sheath new. Russell issued his first limited edition knife rare and unusual knives to those collectors who like fine knives. After a fire wiped out his place in muskegon, he settled on an acre of land in fruitport, which became the wellspring of most of the incomparable scagel made knives we know today from small 25cent parers to fullon 25dollar bowies. From the first knives ol bill scagel made until the ones created in his memory, scagel knives have always been in high demand. Jim lucies william scagel knife auction catalog, randall knives. Mar 06, 2020 it was under bills tutelage at the rochester institute of technology that lucie began to forge blades. Lucie has acquired dozens of scagel knives and axes, including. By far the cleanest example of an original william scagel clip point hunter i have seen, carbon steel forged blade with a convex grind, bl 6 14, oal 11 14, clip is sharpened, brass guard stacked leather accented with a variety of spacers and a crown stag butt.

Lucie is a bladesmith in his own right who specializes in creating knives in. The following is from the knife news column in the upcoming april 2020 issue, which went to press within 24 hours of our finding out. The life, times, and knives of ww scagel american society of. Lucie is a bladesmith in his own right who specializes in creating knives in the scagel style and is a collector of scagel knives and memorabilia. This original william scagel knife would make an important addition to any premium collection. Jim also made the sheath, as he does for all his knives. The waiting list to purchase his knives was many years long.

Get the best deals on scagel knife when you shop the largest online selection at. Jim lucie authenticated this knife first by letter, including congratulating me on the sheath. Scagel is the father of custom knives and had a major influence on randall and many other makers. Lucie would want a good picture of it for use in his book about scagel a short chapter about jim and his knives will be included. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the new. Born near alpena, michigan and raised in canada, scagel began. Lucies book, scagel handmade, and in quintessential scagel style, this brow tine fighter easily tops the other examples ive seen in terms of condition, proportions and overall flow. He is supposed to be working on a book, but it has not happened so far. Scagel style knife first attempt as a bladesmith everything, from the first piece to the last is hand made, forged, cut, sanded, polished and finished by hand. William scagel is quite often called the father of modern day knife making.

Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. Feb 27, 2012 jim julia shows a few of the stunning bill scagel items from the dr. Modern replica of scagel style hunting knife, made by 2g knives mallorca. Lucie will also have copies of his recently published book about scagel.