Find great deals on ebay for scagel knives and custom fixed blade knives. Paperback mcevoy by man scagel knife his by harry the world book knives and scagel the man. This scagel has a handle made of stacked leather, aluminum and red spacers, a brass guard, and crown stag pommel. Jim also made the sheath, as he does for all his knives. Though worn, this mark is still evident on this knife blade. The book includes extensive photos of items made by bill as well as his members of his family, artwork, his house and other photos. 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. Custom made knives by william scagel rehoboth custom knives. 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. James lucie as a member you could get a definitive answer to your question. 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. 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.
Lucie is a noted author of a monumental book on scagel s works titled, scagel handmade. Lucie was a personal friend of bill scagel, and spent decades researching his background and collecting many things that bill made. I would not call scagel knives elegant, though some people probably would. Locate scagel knife available for purchasing here online. Lucie has acquired dozens of scagel knives and axes, including table cutlery and marine weaponry, and has. Jim julia shows a few of the stunning bill scagel items from the dr. 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. Small hunter zebrawood scagel knife hunting steel drop point fixed wood handle. William scagel is quite often called the father of modern day knife making.
We feature a wide selection of scagel knife and related items. Lucie told me he has never seen another scagel canoe knife before or since. This knife also appears on page 144 of scagel handmade by james r. This stimulating new study provides a narrative of the monumental conflict of the peloponnesian war between athens. 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. This one has that special something and was a perfect choice for the book cover. Scagel is the father of custom knives and had a major influence on randall and many other makers. Scagel handmade about bill scagel by james jim lucie. He is supposed to be working on a book, but it has not happened so far.
I cant think of anything more appropriate for a scagel knife than a rmk style. 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. A new book about a knife maker in michigan coincides with an auction of. Handmade a555 knife scagel lucie special randall knife knives.
All about collecting william scagel knives blade magazine. 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. 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. William scagel stamped most of his work with his own mark, a wavy blade malay kris. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the.
Scagel knife expert speaks at spring lake district library. In 2010, he wrote a book, scagel handmade, about bill scagels life with. Lucie collection that will be up for auction on march 12, 2012 at james d. Scagels most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. This knife has a brass guard, and a crown stag handle. William scagel was the father of 20th century cutlery. Lucie will also have copies of his recently published book about scagel entitled scagel handmade available for purchase and signing. Then later in person, exclaiming just how lucky to have the sheath. The waiting list to purchase his knives was many years long.
If you blow up the first picture you can see his mark. Born near alpena, michigan and raised in canada, scagel began. James lucie will talk about the man, his life, and his knives on tuesday, november 9 at 7. 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. Modern replica of scagel style hunting knife, made by 2g knives mallorca. Ole doc would show me the latest updates on the scagel book he was working onand when it came out. Usa bladesmith, one only, beautiful etched blade, leatherstag, scagel inspired. This original william scagel knife would make an important addition to any premium collection. Russell issued his first limited edition knife rare and unusual knives to those collectors who like fine knives. Russell handmade scagel shopmade skinner is one of.
Over thirty years in the making, the book includes. His knives have been in demand from the early 20th century until this very day. This letter is reproduced on page 221 of scagel handmade by james r. Lucie has acquired dozens of scagel knives and axes, including. Very similar to one illustrated on page 111 of scagel handmade book by james r. Lucie is a noted author of a monumental book on scagels works titled, scagel handmade. Jim lucies william scagel knife auction catalog, randall knives. Every modern custom knife maker owes a debt of gratitude to the the man who pioneered high quality custom knives in the united states.
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Malaguerra showed him this canoe knife in late 1980 or early 1981. Scagel scagel handmade and has the largest collection of scagel 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 scagelmade knives we know today from small 25cent parers to fullon 25dollar bowies. Scagel the man and his knives harry mcevoy knife collecting 1985. Behring handmade replica of the scagel knife that is on the cover of the lucie s hard cover book on scagels. The authoritative book about bill scagel covering his life as well as over 150 color photos of knives and other items that he. Behring handmade replica of the scagel knife that is on the cover of the lucies hard cover book on scagels.
This piece, along with the unfinished signature blade pictured on page 162 in scagel handmade by james r. From the first knives ol bill scagel made until the ones created in his memory, scagel knives have always been in high demand. The full page photo of this knife is pictured on page 103 of the book, and is. 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. Scagel s most productive years as a knifemaker began around 1910. William wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knife turns out its worth far more than i thought. William scagel was the father of the modern custom knife. So glad i didnt take the original offer on the knifeturns out its worth far more than i thought. Lile, the arkansas knifesmithknifemaker to the world by. Get the best deals on scagel knife when you shop the largest online selection at. Bill scagel passed in 1963 but his legend continues to grow. Scagel handmade book by james lucie signed first edition slightly used.
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. Northwoods scagel identification all about pocket knives. William wales scagel or bill scagel february 12, 1873 march 26, 1963 was an american. Jim behring treeman scagel replica camp knife 16 custom signed sheath new. Jim lucie was a true renaissance man physician, veteran, author, collector, and bladesmith. 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. 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. One of the rarest of scagels knives is his personal hunting knife pattern, a fixed blade droppoint hunter with a. This pioneer knifemakers designs are yet a strong influence on todays makers, and many of his knives are currently valued in the 5figure range. Lucie will also have copies of his recently published book about scagel.
It all begins with the birth of william wales scagel on lincolns birth. Julia auctioneers will be selling the collection of dr. Lucie was bill scagels doctor, has written the definitive book on mr. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy by knife world scagel the.
When paul showed me the knife at blade show last year i felt sure dr. Feb 27, 2012 jim julia shows a few of the stunning bill scagel items from the dr. William wales scagel s personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. Lucie spent hours as a young doctor interviewing scagel, who died in 1963 at 88. The book describes scagels daily life, tempering and sharpening steel over coal flames. One of the best original scagel handmade knives to surface inyears. Lucie is today regarded as the reigning authority on bill scagel, his life, and the knives he produced. The first and only published booklet devoted entirely to william wales scagel, this book provides insight into the man. The fuzzy one on the cover of lucies book is one of the only known pictures of the famous knifemaker. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. Lucie is a bladesmith in his own right who specializes in creating knives in. Early, rare jim treeman behring scagel replica camp knife.
His attention to detail, style and functionality are legendary. Scagel the man and his knives paperback book by harry mcevoy by knife world. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale. Jim lucie, of fruitport, michigan recently decided to sell his lifelong collection of william scagel knives. 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. Scagel collector knives northwoods knives northwoods knives, located in gladstone michigan, is a small custom knife shop owned and operated by david shirley. This knife was described in the catalog as the rare swelled tip style scagel fighter. Knives of william scagel, storied blacksmith, for sale the new. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
The life, times, and knives of ww scagel american society of. 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. 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. Scagel knives classic americanmade knives knivesshipfree. A new history of the peloponnesian war, oct 27, 2009, history, 320 pages.
The ag russell knife collectors club was established in 1970. Jim lucie authenticated this knife first by letter, including congratulating me on the sheath. Showcasing a quality group of scagel knife for sale right now online. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Lucie at several shows over the years and examining many of his scagel knives and axes. Lucie scagelstyle hunting knife grand rapids public. 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. Authoritative book on the life of william scagel, written and autographed by dr. Mar 06, 2020 it was under bills tutelage at the rochester institute of technology that lucie began to forge blades. Jim behring scagel replica camp fighter arrow head knife. Apr 26, 2018 william wales scagels personal hunting knife features a silvermounted guard and a silver cap at the end of the stag. The crown stag handle has stacked spacers made of leather, brass, nickel, and.
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