The DGW Bowie has many features of the Searles knife; a ¼” high carbon steel blade, “single edged…not curved, “9 ¼” long, 1 ½” wide, hardened to 57-59 Rc with a hand rubber satin finish. A silver plate inlaid into the back of the blade just ahead of the guard has “Dixie Gun Works” engraved in script where Daniel Searles put his name. The handle is dense, black, African ebony with an oval silver escutcheon on each side. Guard and butt are silver plated brass. Each knife includes a top quality, heavy black leather sheath with white stitching and laced belt loop. These knives are hand made in Italy Exclusively for Dixie Gun Works and represent the very best in old world craftsmanship. Overall length 15 ½” and weighs 18 oz.