This item is a very nice Confederate retractable pike. In its retracted position in which the blade is sheathed, it measures 72-1/2 inches long from butt to butt. Each end has a metal ferrule; the blade end has a slit for the blade to emerge while the other end has a heavy iron ferrule, which can most likely be used as a blunt edged weapon. The bulk of the length is made of two wood (pine?) halves forming a wooden pole 2 inches wide by 1 1/4 inches high. There are two metal 1-¼ inch wide heavy center rings that hold the two wooden halves together and secure the blade stopper levers; one for the blade closed position and one for the blade open position. These levers are leaf spring tensioned and tabbed to hold the blade. The levers, center rings, and the two butt ferrules are attached to the wooden pole with slotted head screws.

The wooden pole has some nicks, digs, and scratches, none of which detract from its original attractive appearance. The steel blade, when locked in its open position, is 16 inches long, 1-1/4 inches wide, and has very sharp double edges. It may have been cleaned in the past but now has a very nice attractive patina. The tip is intact and there are no edge nicks and dings. The blade extends flawlessly when the sliding handle is operated. This pike is rare, very attractive, and a quality piece that would make an interesting conversation piece for a Civil War or Confederate collection or display.

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