"From Sword to Knife." Loading rifles during the Civil War was timeconsuming and impossible in close combat. The Confederacy would scourbattlefields for other objects that could be used as weapons,especially in close quarters. Broken swords of offers were especiallyprized because of the superior steel used in the blades. Soldiers wouldquickly turn the broken blade into a close combat "d-guard" knife, sonamed because of the hand guard. Gen. Robert E. Lee was no exception,and carried a "d-guard" knife he made from his own broken sword.

The Robert E. Lee knife is a D-guard Bowie, modeled after an originalsurviving "d-guard" knife. The blade measures 8 1/2" and is hand-forgedfrom 420 high-carbon steel with a hand guard of solid brass. The woodhandle is taken directly from a black oak on the grounds of Lee'sformer estate in Arlington, Virginia. It's decorated with 13 brassstars forming the familiar pattern of the "Stars and Bars" Confederateflag, symbolizing the pride of the South. It is engraved with "FirstGentleman of Virginia," with a certificate of authenticity. Only 1,807knives, the year Lee was born - will be made.

Blade Length: 8 1/4"
Blade Type: Fixed
Steel: Hand Forged 420 High Carbon Steel
Handle: Black Oak
Additional Info:
- Solid brass D-guard
- Only 1,807 issued
- Engraved: "First Gentleman of Virginia"
- Certificate of authenticity

Product SKU: 321003-G