James Black (blacksmith)
James Black (May 1, 1800 -June 22, 1872) was an American knifemaker best known for his creation of the original Bowie knife designed by Jim Bowie.
Read more about James Black (blacksmith): Early Life, Partnership With William Shaw, Bowie Knife and Fame, Bowie Knife Since Black's Death, Black in Fiction
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