Confederate Bowie Knife and Scabbard
Grade Range: 5-12
Resource Type(s): Primary Source, Artifacts
Date Posted: 12/22/2010
During the Civil War, the Bowie knife was popular with Confederate soldiers, whose arms generally were inferior. The blade, made of steel, was up to 14 inches long. In general, the bowie is usually classified as any large knife with a chipped point.
Historical Thinking Standards (Grades 5-12)
United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)