The Knives

Every blade here was forged, ground, heat-treated and finished by Dave Ellis's own hands — no helpers, no shortcuts. These pieces are now in collections; some occasionally resurface on the market.

• Bowies

  The knives Dave was known for — big, balanced, hand-forged.

• Fighters

  His specialty: purposeful blades with distinct temper lines.

• Hunters

  Working knives — stag, Damascus and carbon steel hunters.

• Daggers

  Including the European-style quillion daggers of Mastersmith testing.

• Bootknives

  Compact, clean designs.

• Persian Style

  Sweeping Persian-influenced profiles.

Galleries are being placed from the original site's photographs — check back as this build progresses.