September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025
Bill Scagel knives are recognized as being the some of the most desired custom cutlery ever made and Camp Axes crafted by his hand are rarely ever encountered, much less offered for public sale. This example is approximately 12 - 7/8" overall. It features Scagel's signature double Kris stamps with Scagel’s name stamp "W. SCAGEL / HANDMADE" in small lettering in between the two Kris stamps on the reverse cheek. The blade exhibits evidence of an older cleaning with a new gray patina setting in and scattered blemishes. Small brass guard. Stacked leather washer grip with red, black, and aluminum spacers. Large shaved antler pommel retained by a brass pin on each side. The handle exhibits wear with patina and scattered blemishes. The axe is paired with a World War II US Army hatchet scabbard marked "MID-WEST DUCK & CANVAS CO." and dated "1942". Scabbard remains supple overall with scattered blemishes. A great example of rarely encountered Scagel axe. CONDITION: Good. This hatchet was obtained at Scagel's property by John Gordon Breland, who was a policeman in Muskegon, Michigan. Upon his retirement, he did odd carpentry jobs, one of which was expanding Scagel's home or workshop. Breland was a lifelong hunter and selected these items from what Scagel had on hand in his shop.
Item Dimensions: L: 13"