THE “DAMN DEMOCRAT” KNIFE.

THE “DAMN DEMOCRAT” KNIFE. This knife and its story is on page 75 and 167 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie and is also pictured on the 1996 Calendar, month of March. The short version of the story is that one night, in the middle of winter, Scagel was walking home from the local tavern. It was very cold and a neighbor, who happened to be the County War/ward (?) chairman of the local Democratic party, pulled up alongside Bill and offered him a ride. Bill declined, the neighbor persisted. Bill was getting on in age and it certainly was cold and finally Bill succumbed to his offer and took the free ride home with the Democratic party Chairman. Bill was not one to be beholden to anyone and a couple of days later, he showed up at the ward chairman’s home and presented him with this very knife and thus repaid the favor. Later a friend who had seen the knife, noticed that one side of the handle was ivory and the other side was mottled pearl and asked Bill in confidence, “why did you make the knife that way?” Bill’s response was, “oh, you mean that “damn Democrat” knife. Them Democrats are two-faced so I made sure the handle of his knife had two separate faces!” The story of this knife has to be read by the purchaser as it very clearly describes Scagel’s most serious and hard-fast political views. The knife is 3-5/8″ overall and blade length 2-5/8″. Blade stamped with Scagel’s name stamp. One handle slab is pink mother of pearly and the other slab is ivory. The guard is of pure silver and the wrap around little sheath is held with four pinwheel snaps. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Piece is in mint condition. 4-45576 JL43 (3,500-5,000)

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
	1283	$11,500.00	THE “DAMN DEMOCRAT” KNIFE. This knife and its story is on page 75 and 167 of Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie and is also pictured on the 1996 Calendar, month of March. The short version of the story is that one night, in the middle of winter, Scagel was walking home from the local tavern. It was very cold and a neighbor, who happened to be the County War/ward (?) chairman of the local Democratic party, pulled up alongside Bill and offered him a ride. Bill declined, the neighbor persisted. Bill was getting on in age and it certainly was cold and finally Bill succumbed to his offer and took the free ride home with the Democratic party Chairman. Bill was not one to be beholden to anyone and a couple of days later, he showed up at the ward chairman’s home and presented him with this very knife and thus repaid the favor. Later a friend who had seen the knife, noticed that one side of the handle was ivory and the other side was mottled pearl and asked Bill in confidence, “why did you make the knife that way?” Bill’s response was, “oh, you mean that “damn Democrat” knife. Them Democrats are two-faced so I made sure the handle of his knife had two separate faces!” The story of this knife has to be read by the purchaser as it very clearly describes Scagel’s most serious and hard-fast political views. The knife is 3-5/8″ overall and blade length 2-5/8″. Blade stamped with Scagel’s name stamp. One handle slab is pink mother of pearly and the other slab is ivory. The guard is of pure silver and the wrap around little sheath is held with four pinwheel snaps. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Piece is in mint condition. 4-45576 JL43 (3,500-5,000) 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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