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Civil War era ”English Steel” Bowie Knife Dagger ”The - Civil War era ”English Steel” Bowie Knife Dagger ”The Patriots - Self Defender”Nice quality fighting dagger of significant size, having long double edged blade of diamond section, fully etched on one side with scrolls and mottos, lower struck with the maker's name at ricasso. In its German silver mounts with bull horn grips and leather scabbard, all in very good shape for the age. Circa 1850s-1860s made for the American market. Total length including scabbard ( when scabbard is present) - 12.5”. Length of the blade - 8”.