TWO 1996 Pictorial Calendars of William W. Scagel Knives from the Dr. James Lucie Collection, professionally-shot full color photographs of some of the finest original Scagel knives from the Dr. James Lucie Collection printed on high quality coated paper stock. 2 Brand new copies. One for cutting & Framing and one to keep.
This 1996 pictorial calendar showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of William W. Scagel knives. Each month features a stunning photograph of one of Scagel's handcrafted knives, highlighting the intricate details and exceptional quality. Sourced from the prestigious Dr. James Lucie Collection, this calendar is a must-have for knife enthusiasts and collectors alike. With its beautiful imagery and a glimpse into the world of master knifemaking, this calendar is a true celebration of artistry and craftsmanship.
A short history of Scagel Knives :
Scagel’s influence resonates across the decades as knives and knifemakers have taken their cue from his mastery of the curve and the spacer, his interpretation of the lines, fit and finish of a knife that stands the test of time, setting a standard for others to follow. Born in 1873, Scagel lived to the age of 90, and during his lifetime proved himself a master metalworker. His wrought iron adorned the windows of banks and other buildings in the city of Grand Rapids, and he participated in bridge building as well. His first knives were made in lumber camps in the Great Lakes area of the USA and Canada, with the earliest examples dating to around 1910.
Through the years Scagel made his imprint as a custom knifemaker, selling his wares through Abercrombie & Fitch during the 1920s, raising the profile of the custom knife with his recognizable style of stag and spacer handles. His friends at Brunswick Corp. kept him supplied with scrap pieces of Bakelite (the first manmade plastic and first true synthetic), wood, ivory and fiber from the manufacture of pool tables and bowling balls for use as spacers. He made bowies, hunters, fighters, folders and hatchets that have become coveted collectibles fetching high prices at auctions and private sales. His kitchen knives were second to none, and his paired carving sets were expensive masterpieces. Every knife Scagel made was completely by hand and without modern tools such as a grinder or buffer, his Fruitport shop was powered off a gasoline engine from a Cadillac automobile and as a result, the quantity of knives he produced over his 50 years of knifemaking is very low. Scagel was known for not trusting "mass produced items" and even made his own rifle for hunting. Scagel never visited doctors, resetting his own broken wrist at one time and successfully extracting his own teeth and making his own dentures. During a polio epidemic in 1939, he made leg braces for children at his shop. He made his last knife in 1962, the year before he died.
