Bowies

Big, balanced and forged from 5160 or Damascus - the knives Dave was known for.

10″ Bowie - hand-forged by Dave Ellis, ABS Mastersmith — **10″ Bowie** Forged 5160 steel; desert ironwood and stag crown handle. Owned by John Anderson. Photo: Knife Magazine.

9¾″ Bowie - hand-forged by Dave Ellis, ABS Mastersmith — **9¾″ Bowie** Forged 5160 steel; stag crown handle. Owned by Scott Hashimoto. Photo: Knife Magazine.

Bowie - hand-forged by Dave Ellis, ABS Mastersmith — **Bowie** Blade forged from 5160 steel; S-guard of blued carbon steel; composite handle of desert ironwood burl with a sambar stag crown. Sold for $800. Photo: Weyer of Toledo.

Damascus Bowie - hand-forged by Dave Ellis, ABS Mastersmith — **Damascus Bowie** Damascus blade, mokume guard, Hawaiian curly koa grip. Sold for $800. Photo: Weyer of Toledo.

These pieces are in private collections - but Ellis knives do resurface on the market. Interested in owning one? Here's where to look, or browse other makers' work at Exquisite Knives.