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FLORIDA KNIFEMAKERS' ASSOCIATION

MEMBER PROFILE

William B. Ellis

I am a 28+ years aerospace fabricator welding veteran turned hobby knife maker, gun grip
carver and engraver. I have always had a fascination with creating things using my scientific
and artistic abilities. As a kid, I loved creating things either by drawing or with modeling clay.

Knife making, gun grip carving and engraving allows me the artistic ability to do something
with my artwork that will last forever. I specialize in carved Hunters, Bowie's, Skinners,
Miniatures and work knives using hand-made chisels and other tools. I typically use antler &
horn, exotic woods, ivory & tusk as well as, enhance my work with file work, stone settings
and handmade sheaths.

I was accepted into the "Knifemakers' Guild" in 2002 as a probationary member and I am
proud to say, "I became an official “Voting Member in 2004".

I love what I do. It gives me great pleasure to be able to design and create works of art for
other people to enjoy. The best part is seeing the pleasure that my work brings to people's
faces.

Through my travels, I have met some intriguing people and have learned many tricks of the
trades from some of the most talented people in the world.

In addition to knife making, I carve and fit custom ivory gun grips as well as engrave, blue
and minor repairs.


" My knives and gun grips are hand-made therefore, no two will ever be the same. All of
my work is sole authorship.
My prices are based on the products used and the complexity of the product".


 


 

EXAMPLES OF MY WORK


 


    

                                                                                        

 

CONTACT ME

William B. Ellis, Maker
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
P# (727) 942-6420
C# (603) 943-1327
E-mail: wbflashs@verizon.net
www.willyb.com

 

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