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Ultra-Rare and Fine Early Scagel Large Camp Knife

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Ultra-Rare and Fine Early Scagel Large Camp Knife
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William Scagel knives are very rare and are seldomly offered for sale, this esthetically crafted camp knife measures 15 3/4'' overall with a 9 3/8'' classic Scagel sowbow curved blade that is 5/16'' thick at the haft. The blade is fabulous, remaining unsharpened and bright with all of Scagels grind marks present along with a minor amount of scratches and specks of pitting and freckling, there is a minute nick in the obverse main edge by the choil. The reverse side has the Scagel handmade name stamp next to the accompanying reverse kris, the stamp has a light double stamp appearance from being rolled when applied prior to the final polishing and finishing. The hilt is perfect, the brass double guard having a pleasing lightly tarnished patina. The grip is comprised of rich red and black fiber sections separated by thinner brass and aluminum spacers, one of the aluminum spacers has a couple tiny dings. The pommel is crown stag fastened on each side by two small bright brass rivets. The stag has toned to an attractive silvery cream color having light brown highlights and thin spider web age cracked accents. There is no scabbard accompanying the knife. William Scagel was born in Ontario Canada February 7, 1875, and later migrated to Muskegon, Michigan and when his shop burned down in 1920 he settled into the town of Fruitport and created the famed ''Dogwood Nub''. He was an influence on fellow knife pioneers Bo Randall and Bob Loveless and made his last knife in 1962 passing away shortly thereafter March 26, 1963, two decades later he was inducted into both the Blade Magazine Cutlery and American Bladesmith Society Halls of Fame. Considered to be the Holy Grail of the knife world, Scagel knives are highly sought after by collectors and a stunning example such as this knife has great investment potential. (511523-150) [Jim Thrash Collection] (30,000/40,000)