RARE MINIATURE “STRING CUTTER” KNIFE FASHIONED BY SCAGEL LIKE A BOWIE.

RARE MINIATURE “STRING CUTTER” KNIFE FASHIONED BY SCAGEL LIKE A BOWIE. An interesting story accompanies the knife regarding Miss Winifred Picard. This diminutive lady owned a general store in Muskegon, Michigan, which she opened in 1929. Scagel frequented this store and bought food and supplies and developed a good friendship with Miss Picard which lasted for many years. In those days, in the general store there was a ball of string that was often used to tie up your purchases in brown paper. One day when Scagel was at the store, he asked to look at her hands which had all kinds of grooves on them from her using her hand to break the string. A couple of days later, Scagel showed up and presented Miss Picard with this diminutive knife which she then used from that time on. The complete story of the “string cutter” is in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 70 and 161, and is also pictured in the 1996 Calendar on the month of March. The overall length is 2-5/8″. The blade is stamped with Scagel name stamp. Housed in a red leather pouch sheath with brass pinwheel snap. Silver guard and stag slabs. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 4-45575 JL42 (3,000-4,500)

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
	1284	$6,900.00	RARE MINIATURE “STRING CUTTER” KNIFE FASHIONED BY SCAGEL LIKE A BOWIE. An interesting story accompanies the knife regarding Miss Winifred Picard. This diminutive lady owned a general store in Muskegon, Michigan, which she opened in 1929. Scagel frequented this store and bought food and supplies and developed a good friendship with Miss Picard which lasted for many years. In those days, in the general store there was a ball of string that was often used to tie up your purchases in brown paper. One day when Scagel was at the store, he asked to look at her hands which had all kinds of grooves on them from her using her hand to break the string. A couple of days later, Scagel showed up and presented Miss Picard with this diminutive knife which she then used from that time on. The complete story of the “string cutter” is in Scagel Handmade by James R. Lucie on page 70 and 161, and is also pictured in the 1996 Calendar on the month of March. The overall length is 2-5/8″. The blade is stamped with Scagel name stamp. Housed in a red leather pouch sheath with brass pinwheel snap. Silver guard and stag slabs. PROVENANCE: Dr. Jim Lucie Collection. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 4-45575 JL42 (3,000-4,500) 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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