There is much online about one of America's pioneer and foremost knife makers, Bill Scagel, so I won't go into his remarkable story. Suffice to say his knives are revered amongst collectors and are highly sought after. He also had a profound influence on the careers of both Bo Randall and R.W. Loveless.
This knife is in excellent condition exactly as I purchased it. It came out of a small collection of Scagel's that was dispersed quite a number of years ago and included several that at the time made their way into the former collection of principle Scagel collector and historian Dr. Jim Lucie.
The knife measures exactly 8 5/16" in total length and has a forked staghorn top. The blade length to the long point of the guard is 3 7/8". The original sheath is heavy decorated leather and it is custom fitted to step down on both sides to match the knife guard. The initials RSL are perfectly pressed or cut in at the top suggesting this was may have been Bill's work. The blade is in excellent condition noting some very fine micro pitting and the kris is clear. There are no nicks or dings along the cutting edge. There are no other visible detractions on this knife. I have not in any way attempted to clean or touch up the knife or the sheath. It is 100% as found. All in all this is an outstanding knife.
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