William Scagel knives

[opaul]

I’m amazed at the work this maker accomplished back in the day. He must have been a character. Hated electricity and did most of his work with handmade tools.
Evidently his knife work is what inspired Bo Randall to start making knives.
I believe some of Scagel knives go for 4 and 5 $k, some much higher.
His work is definitely unique. I’m beginning to reall appreciate his work as an artist and skilled craftsman.
There are several makers that do Scagel style knives. I think I may try one soon.
Here is an example of his work.

 

[opaul]

From Wikipedia

Scagel Knives

 

[opaul]

A little more personal info.

https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1993-B69-The-Life-Times-and-Knives-of-W-W-Scagel.pdf

 

[opaul]

Amazing prices.

 

[Gene Kimmi]

If you listen to podcasts, check out Mark of the Maker. One of their early episodes was on William Scagel. Pretty sure they also have one on Bo Randall.

 

[Chris Railey]

A little more personal info.

https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1993-B69-The-Life-Times-and-Knives-of-W-W-Scagel.pdf

What a great atricle, thanks for posting it OP. Me and Bill would have gotten along very well.

 

[Chris Railey]

Actually, now that I think about it...Maybe a Scagel inspired theme for this year's KITH...Hmmmmm.

 

[MTBob]

An interesting bit of history and certainly a unique individual, thanks for sharing.

 

[jmforge]

The late Dr. Jim Lucie knew Bill Scagel and was briefly his doctor. he wrote a book on Scagel i like 2010.

 

[opaul]

The late Dr. Jim Lucie knew Bill Scagel and was briefly his doctor. he wrote a book on Scagel i like 2010.

Yes one of the links above is written by the Dr.