Bowie knife ( , ) is a pattern of fixed-blade fighting knife created by James Black in the early 19th century for Jim Bowie, who had become famous for his use of a large knife 
Wow interesting, which country is Jim Bowie from?
James "Jim" Bowie (pronounced ) ( – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American pioneer, who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution
Fantastic, what was the Knife particularly used for?
fixed-blade fighting knife 
oh fighting, is the knife still in use or manufacture? or kept as an art piece?
Since the first incarnation, the Bowie knife has come to incorporate several recognizable and characteristic design features, although in common usage the term refers to any large sheath knife