Rare 19th Century Antique American Civil War Confederate Bridle Cutter Pike Blade

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Scarce antique American Civil War Era, Confederate bridle-cutter pike blade, hand forged from one piece of solid iron.

The double-edged blade with a downward curved blade extending from its base still shows marks from hand forging.

The smaller, hooked blade was designed to cut through the reins and/or bridle of attacking cavalry, causing them to lose control of their mounts.

This blade was mounted on a long pole.

 

REFERENCES: AMERICAN POLEARMS 1526-1865: THE LANCE, HALBERD, SPONTOON, PIKE AND NAVAL BOARDING WEAPONS by Rodney Hilton Brown. Chapter VI (Polearms of the Confederacy).

 

CONDITION: good. The surface is with an original dark patina.

 

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length: 40.5 cm (15.94 inches).

Width approx. 12 cm (4.72 inches).

WEIGHT: 467 grams.

Item Details

Reference #:
EA286
Quantity
1
Category
Militaria & Weapons
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
19th century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
good
Material