Here is an unusual variation of an original Confederate 'pike' in very good original condition that was produced by an unknown maker. Totally unmarked, the pike specimen exhibits a flat, triangular-shaped, double-edged 9" long blade atop a wooden staff. A small, 1½" diameter iron disc serves as a guard at the blade base. A 3½" long flat straight shaft evolves into a flat, tapered blade that measures 5½" long. A small casting flaw is evident on one side of the blade. Two 16½" long steel straps or shanks extend down both sides of the staff from the blade base and the 1" diameter iron ferrule. Straps are not recessed but lay on the surface of the wooden pole and screwed and nailed into the wood. A brass collar sits at the base of the guard and secures the pike blade.

All metal exhibits scattered rust oxidation and has a dull gray color. Pike has not been cleaned and still retains a sharp true edge. The two-piece wooden shaft or pole measures a 96" long and has a 1 1/8" diameter. Artifact's shaft is made of hickory or ash and is still solid and strong. Shaft consists of two distinct sections that pull apart from each other at the center area for ease in transport. Visible on the exterior of the shaft is an old paper tag glued to the surface and exhibits the printed numeral "951". This unusual Confederate Civil War pike would fit well in any Civil War relic collection or edged weapon display.

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