Arlington · Est. 1972
William Henryin DFW
American-made knives and jewelry, meant to be kept rather than used up.
William Henry at The Man’s Shop in Arlington. American-made pocket knives and jewelry in exotic materials — objects made to be owned for decades and handed on, rather than accessories bought for a season. We are in downtown Arlington and serve the whole metroplex.
What matters
Worth knowing
- What it is
- American-made knives and jewelry, in damascus steel, exotic woods, fossil materials and precious metals.
- Made in small numbers
- These are produced in limited runs, so what is on the floor at any time varies.
- As a gift
- One of the few things that works as a milestone gift — a retirement, a fiftieth, a graduation.
- Engraving
- Frequently asked about. Talk to us before buying rather than after.
- Handling it
- Genuinely worth seeing in person. Photographs flatten the materials completely.
- Who it suits
- Anyone buying for an occasion that warrants something kept rather than used up.
- Availability
- Made in small numbers, so the floor changes. Call before driving in for something specific.
- Not for everyone
- If the recipient loses things, buy them something else. We will say so.
Getting to us
Downtown Arlington, serving the metroplex
- Where we are
- 100 S. West Street in downtown Arlington, parking beside the building. Monday to Saturday, ten until five.
- From across DFW
- Around twenty miles from Dallas, fifteen from Fort Worth, twenty-five from Southlake and twelve from Mansfield.
- Call ahead
- Made in small numbers, so what is on the floor changes week to week.
Common questions
Accessories, answered
What does William Henry make?
Pocket knives, jewelry and small accessories in materials like damascus steel, exotic woods and fossil ivory alternatives, made in America in small numbers.
Is it a good milestone gift?
It is one of the few categories that genuinely works for a retirement or a significant birthday — no sizing to get wrong, and the object is meant to be kept rather than used up.
Should I see it in person?
Yes. The materials are the entire point and photographs flatten them. What is on the floor also changes, since these are made in limited runs.
Can I have something engraved?
Frequently possible, and worth asking before you buy rather than after. Talk to Austin or Patrick and they will tell you what the piece will take.
Arlington to Arlington
Book with Patrick or Austin
In stock and on the floor. Alterations on site.
Book with PatrickBook with Austin
100 S. West Street, Arlington, Texas 76010
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Closed Sunday
(817) 265-1116