A dangerous encounter in the wilderness nearly costs frontiersman Jim Bowie (Scott Forbes) his life. When his rifle misfires at a critical moment, leaving him defenseless against a ferocious bear, he realizes he needs a more reliable weapon for survival on the American frontier.
This brush with death inspires him to seek out the renowned master blacksmith, Samuel Black (Walter Sande). Together, they collaborate on a new design—not for another rifle, but for a powerful, perfectly balanced knife, strong enough for any challenge the wilderness can throw at him. This legendary origin story makes “Birth of the Blade” the perfect premiere episode for The Adventures of Jim Bowie.
