Persian Style

Sweeping Persian-influenced profiles - including a pearl-handled piece with the biggest slabs Dave ever saw.

Persian with Style - hand-forged by Dave Ellis, ABS Mastersmith — **Persian with Style** 80 layers of Damascus (A-203E and 1095); 14K gold pins; white pearl slabs - “the biggest I've seen.” Sold for $2,000. Photo: Weyer of Toledo.

Persian - hand-forged by Dave Ellis, ABS Mastersmith — **Persian** Cable Damascus blade; nickel silver ferrule; composite grip of oosic and desert ironwood burl with ironwood buttcap and decorative pin. 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.