This alternate and non-regulation, iron and wood edged artifact is a great example of a Civil War knife commonly referred to as a “Bowie” knife. Mostly carried by Confederate soldiers, this large specimen follows very closely to the design produced by the privately owned factory of Louis Froelich and Company of Kenansville, North Carolina. Froelich named his facility the Confederate States Arsenal, a good-sized operation that produced high-quality edged weapons for the Confederacy. His distinct styling, free of maker marks with fine workmanship, denotes this Bowie as a Kenansville- Froelich piece.

Solid, heavy, and potent, this Bowie exhibits a pleasing dark patina overall. Knife features a menacing looking 16” long, double-edged iron blade 1 3/8” wide and over 3/16” thick at the ricasso and measures a total length of 20¾”. Blade and guard shows moderate pitting and wears a pleasing dark plum brown. No scabbard. The 7/8” wide sweeping counterguard at the back end of the handle forms the “D” guard and tapers into an oval crossguard that defines Froelich’s trademark design. Swelled walnut handle grip has been replaced. This rugged Confederate Bowie is a great example of a Froelich Kenansville-made knife ready to enhance any American military knife collection or display.

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