This excavated pike blade is a rare Confederate relic! The double-edged blade measures 11" with a 5" downward curved blade extending from its base. The overall length (blade + socket) is about 16 ½”. The smaller, hooked blade was designed to cut the reins and/or bridle of attacking cavalry causing them to lose control of their mounts. This was one of many recovered in 1980 along the old Wilmington & Manchester Railroad in South Carolina. The recovery site was where Federal cavalry destroyed a train loaded with arms that was en route to Bentonville, North Carolina. The piece has been cleaned and well preserved. There is some damage to the socket, however, this is solid and typical of the specimens from this particular cache.

A small certificate of authenticity from the Atlanta Cutlery Corporation is wired to the blade.  [JET]

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