This Fine Bowie for Sale , the Knife is overall 13 1/2 with original patina blade at widest is 2 and the blade is 8 9/16 long . The handle is made of carved bone Fine carving in the form of a warrior with a lion cape fine detail. Antique Not been cleaned original from an old collection amazing detail. A beautiful bowie Knife with great detail in every way by Southern and Richardson last Quarter of the 1800s. Solid hand made knife sharp. It would make a wonderful knife for your collection handle is 5 inches and thickness 3/16 carbon steel.Thanks For looking at our Indian Trading post in Cherokee N.C.,