For fans of William Scagel

[Buddy Thomason]

Most folks don't get to see and handle many original Scagel knives but I've been lucky in that regard. I own a few myself but I also had the pleasure of photographing the vast majority of originals that appear in Dr. Jim Lucie's book about Scagel.

I've decided to make my proof set of 67 prints from the book (full color 8.5X11 proof prints in clear protectors) available as a complete set if anyone is interested. Additionally I have 87 extras or 'test prints' of assorted knives from the book that should be out there in the world doing some good. There are no duplicates in the proof set and there are a number of duplicates among the assorted extras. If anyone would like to discuss this with me I will be at BLADE Show (assisting Jim Cooper in his photo studio on the main floor) with all the above-mentioned or can be reached by e-mail before, during or after the show.

The book, of course, is well worth owning but for makers and others who really want to 'see' these knives in order to study them in detail there is no substitute for a full-page print. (Naturally, many images were reduced to fit in the book.)

I am not and will not be in the business of selling or marketing these prints as a business - I've moved on to other important projects - but I feel strongly that my proof set and all the extras should be in the hands of those who can appreciate such unique visual access to so many W. Scagel knives that continue to be locked up in private collections forever. It is those makers who want to interpret some of Scagel's knives for others and collectors who have a burning interest who should have these prints.