Weldon Lister

Weldon is a third-generation artist/craftsman using the simplest of tools, a hammer & chisel, to engrave the most intricate and beautiful details in steel, gold, silver and bronze. Though he is well versed in all the traditional firearm engraving styles, Weldon’s favorite can best be described as a blend of Gustave Young, Cuno Helfricht and L.D. Nimschke.

In addition to engraving firearms, knives, custom-made belt buckles, jewelry and musical instruments, Weldon is an accomplished (though not overly prolific) knife maker, preferring to make lock-blade, folding knives. Using the “stock removal” method of knife making, Weldon’s knives are not only a functional tool, but serve as a custom “palette” upon which to display his art.

In September 2008 Weldon was proud to announce that he has been selected to participate in the Texas Commission on the Arts’ (TCA) Texas Original program, a marketing program intended to increase awareness of Texas’ craft arts legacy. Only artisans who meet the highest business, quality and artistic standards are granted the title of Texas Original