Yes, I received the package and just opened it. It is a gem, a beautiful work of art. I am elated to have another Sobral knife in my collection. Thank you for your superb customer service and for offering such a selection of “exquisite knives.”

I have found David Ellis to be a man of his word and has acquired for me some very rare knives that I am thrilled with.

Dave Ellis of Exquisite Knives is one of the most passionate knife collectors around. His enthusiasm for knives isn’t just limited to collecting them and appreciating them, Dave is a retired ABS Master Smith. For those of you who are new to the knife world, the ABS is the American Bladesmith Society. A Master Smith is the highest skill rating the ABS offers.

David Ellis knows the collectible knife business like no one else. Besides his expertise in the knife world,he is a pro and always pleasant to deal with.

My dealings with Dave Ellis have always been very pleasant. Dave is a very nice person.
He always is willing to compromise in order to get a deal done.
His selection of Loveless knives is second to no one. He has the best knives available anywhere.

The site, like the name says, is indeed Exquisite! Far and away the most professional and beautiful knife site around. Kind of like going to the Porsche dealer — the showroom is exponentially nicer than your local Ford or Audi dealership, because people who are buying Porsches or Bob L or Ron L knives, etc, expect a certain level of class.

As an old French custom knives collector I know Dave since more than 15 years and I had several occasions to appreciate his great knowledge of the subject and his honesty.

He is selling probably the most beautiful knives you can find on the market and you can trust his advises. If you are looking for a rare high end custom knife his website is definitely the good address

Dave Ellis is a very knowledgeable and well respected man in the knife community. I met Dave about 15 years ago. Not only has he been a good friend, but I could always count on his advice regarding knife collecting and how much I should expect to pay. Guidance is very important when you collect knives, as it is a very expensive hobby. Knowing what to invest in is also very important because you should keep in mind that as much as you may like your knives today, your taste in knives could change in the future. At that point, you might want to sell or trade them, so purchase price is key. Whether buying or selling, I’ve always felt confident doing business with Dave.

I met Dave years ago in San Diego during an AKI show.
Immediately I was impressed by what he transmitted to me:
great passion and knowledge for fine knives, great professionalism and great honesty. Today, after many years, I can say that all my feelings were absolutely correct. Thank you Dave!

Dear Dave,
I accessed your newly updated site and was very impressed by it. I love the crisp, clean look, making it a pleasure to view. The menus are also very logically and usefully laid out for easy navigation. I also liked the various useful articles you have posted on a variety of knife related subjects. The photography of the knives is also high quality with scrolling different views and zoom feature.
All in all, a template of how all such websites should be designed. Congrats!

Dave Ellis has been a close friend and colleague for over 30 years. Dave’s discerning eye and his extensive knowledge of collectible knives gives him a distinct advantage in providing his customers with top quality pieces. Whether you are looking to expand your collection, or you are looking for the perfect showcase piece you can find it through Exquisite Knives.