CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH THE ORIGINAL SHEATH CA 1862 VERY RARE. This is an original Confederate side knife with the original sheath. This knife is the perfect side to do an immense amount of damage. The knife measures 12-1/4th inches in overall size with the blade making up 8 of those inches.
Th blade is a fierce looking spear point design with the edge on each side. At the base of the blade it tapers back down to meet the simple oval iron crossguard. The handle of the knife is made of a 2-piece pair of wood panels held in place by 2 iron pins. The wood has a fine well worn look. The knife is accompanied by the leather sheath.
The sheath is the original one and fits it like a glove. It is constructed of 2 pieces of leather that are sewn in place with 2 crude brass rivets at the top to help secure it in place. This is a wonderful piece of history! SWORDS HAS A PAGE ON ONLINE FAKES. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A 100% AUTHENTIC UNTOUCHED CONFEDERATE KNIFE FOR A VERY REASONABLE PRICE. The item "CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE SIDE KNIFE WITH THE ORIGINAL SHEATH CA 1862 VERY RARE" is in sale since Tuesday, November 17, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons". The seller is "rachelemandelgallery" and is located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.