Measuring 11 1/2 inches overall, with the blade measuring 6 5/8 inches long, 1 1/8 inches wide and just over 1/8 inch thick at the ricasso. Stamped "G. WOODHEAD/36 HOWARD.STREET/SHEFFIELD" on the left ricasso. The left side of the blade is etched with "A CALIFORNIAN/ASK FOR NOTHING BUT WHAT IS/RIGHT/AND SUBMIT TO NOTHING THAT IS/WRONG" next to "S&S" and "I CAN DIG GOLD FROM QUARTZ" above "CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE" with a large scene of an eagle. The oval guard is cast German silver, with raised scroll decorations on the German silver spoon handle grip. Includes a black leather sheath with German silver fittings and gilt "U(star)S" and border decorations.

Fine, the blade shows mostly bright surfaces with some scattered patches of light oxidation, light wear to the visible etching, sharp edges, and the German silver grip exhibits an attractive bright patina. The sheath is also fine with some light edge wear.