RARE SCAGEL MADE D-GUARD FIGHTER, ONE OF ONLY 6 EVER MADE BY SCAGEL.

RARE SCAGEL MADE D-GUARD FIGHTER, ONE OF ONLY 6 EVER MADE BY SCAGEL. This D-guard fighter is one of only 6 ever made by Scagel. It was ordered and purchased directly from Scagel at his shop by a Marine in 1942 during World War 2. During the Marine’s tour of duty, he came home on bivouac and ordered 5 more from Scagel to bring back with him to Korea to give to some of the men in his platoon. Scagel had no idea of whatever happened to these other 5 following the war. The knife is overall 11-1/2″ in length, with a blade length of 7″. It has Scagel’s name stamp and Kris stamped on the blade, and has his large block lettered name “W.SCAGEL” stamped on the inside of the bail of the D-Guard. This knife is pictured on page 148 of the book, and also again in the 1996 Calendar in the month of July, the bottom image. It has a double dagger-ground blade. The handle is wooden, made from Michigan hard-rock maple. The Scagel-made sheath is in nice condition, is riveted with Milford brass rivets and has a brass pinwheel snap on the belt loop. The sheath is pictured on page 64 of the book in the lower right side. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Very close to being a mint, unused knife. The original grind lines are vivid, the stamps are clear, and there is no pitting. There are extremely few and light scratches and scuff marks on the blade. The sheath is in very fine condition, with only a slight 1/2″ tear on the throat opening. One of only 6 ever made. A wonderful rare example of one of Bill’s military fighting knives. 4-45554 JL34 (18,000-26,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1277	$41,400.00	RARE SCAGEL MADE D-GUARD FIGHTER, ONE OF ONLY 6 EVER MADE BY SCAGEL. This D-guard fighter is one of only 6 ever made by Scagel. It was ordered and purchased directly from Scagel at his shop by a Marine in 1942 during World War 2. During the Marine’s tour of duty, he came home on bivouac and ordered 5 more from Scagel to bring back with him to Korea to give to some of the men in his platoon. Scagel had no idea of whatever happened to these other 5 following the war. The knife is overall 11-1/2″ in length, with a blade length of 7″. It has Scagel’s name stamp and Kris stamped on the blade, and has his large block lettered name “W.SCAGEL” stamped on the inside of the bail of the D-Guard. This knife is pictured on page 148 of the book, and also again in the 1996 Calendar in the month of July, the bottom image. It has a double dagger-ground blade. The handle is wooden, made from Michigan hard-rock maple. The Scagel-made sheath is in nice condition, is riveted with Milford brass rivets and has a brass pinwheel snap on the belt loop. The sheath is pictured on page 64 of the book in the lower right side. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Very close to being a mint, unused knife. The original grind lines are vivid, the stamps are clear, and there is no pitting. There are extremely few and light scratches and scuff marks on the blade. The sheath is in very fine condition, with only a slight 1/2″ tear on the throat opening. One of only 6 ever made. A wonderful rare example of one of Bill’s military fighting knives. 4-45554 JL34 (18,000-26,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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