James Black | |
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Born | May 1, 1800 |
Died | June 22, 1872 (aged 72) |
Occupation(s) | Knifemaker, bladesmith |
Spouse | Anne Shaw |
Awards | Blade Cutlery Hall of Fame |
James Black (May 1, 1800 – June 22, 1872) was an American knifemaker best known for his improvements to the Bowie knife designed by Jim Bowie.[1]