Replica of an original D-Guard Bowie knife made famous by James Bowie, the 19th century American pioneer and so called Indian Fighter who lost his life at The Alamo.

• This type of frontier knife was reportedly made by Rezin Bowie but made famous by his brother James
• The D-Guard Bowie knife was widely used by both the Confederates and Union during the Civil War. Many of these knives have been seen in 19th century tin-type photography
• It’s an adaptation of an earlier short sword similar to a Cutlass, which was also used in close-quarter fighting
• Overall length is 19.5″ with a 14″ blade
• Osage orange wooden handle, iron guard and iron ferrules
• Blade has a clip point characteristic of an original D-Guard. This was done to make it easier to penetrate heavy wool clothing used during the Civil War
• A favorite knife of the Confederate States of America. They were a favorite side-arm often made by local blacksmiths
• Aged to reflect time period and the rugged use of clearing brush, camp tasks, cutting wood, etc.

D-Guard Bowie Knife: SOLD