The historic James Black Blacksmith Shop in Old
Washington, Arkansaswas replicated on the exact spot of the original
shop in 1960. Historic documents were used to rebuild this shop. James Black is
the man credited with making the famed Bowie Knife. It was built in this shop in
the early 1830’s. Jim Bowie made frequent visits to the shop while the knife
was being crafted. Today this blacksmith shop is a working shop. Knife making
artisans hold knife making classes on a regular basis where they teach the
basics of metallurgy and blacksmithing techniques.
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