Measuring about 23 inches in overall length, this weapon follows the archetypical profile of a Confederate combat knife, with a thick, sturdy blade terminating in a sharply clipped point, and the rugged single piece handguard which lends the "D-Guard" its name. While such a weapon could serve a soldier as a utility tool during quieter moments, it was, first and foremost, an efficient weapon of last resort bridging the gap between the "Sheffield Bowie" which might have insufficient reach, and a full size sword which would be cumbersome to carry about and limited in tight quarters. The blade is 18 1/2 inches long, with a 4 1/2 inch unsharpened back clip, nearly 2 inches of width across the base, and a thickness of just over 1/8 of an inch at the flat spine. A single piece of polished antler serves as the grip, set upon a full length tang and positioned within the thick brass guard, which has a slight decorative bevel to the knuckle bow and a short upturned rear quillion.

Very good. The blade shows a deep, antique brown patina, with mild pitting and a few light chips and dents along the edges. A similarly well aged mustard tone is present on the guard, with some spots showing evidence of rough casting typical of Confederate armaments, and the grip taking on a slight green color.