Alabama D Guard Civil War knife
The most popular knife photographed during its time was the Alabama D Guard bowie knife with a formidable overall size of 23 1/4 inches. This particular knife was used for multiple field uses due to its stoutness, not to mention its intimidation factor. This modern-day recreation, made from Damascus steel, represents the overallsize and design. Using high quality material and encased in afinely handcrafted display case, this replica is numbered 1 of 20.
The Alabama D Guard replica is made from Damascus steel forged in north America, with the blade length 17 1/2 by 2 1/4 respectfully, with the overall length of 24 1/2. The handle is made from Zebra-wood, imported from Central America. The box is solidly constructed with finger joints from a combination of imported woods called Black Limba and Nogal, also imported from Africa and South America. It has hidden barrel hinges and can either be displayed on a table or hung on a wall. The backdrop is a patterned red leather sourced from a local leather shop. Everything is handcrafted locally in Metairie Louisiana. The asking price is $1500.00, tax and shipping are included. Only 20 will be made and each is individually numbered. (e.g.1/20).