DSCN7141 Stan Shaw, Master Cutler
Stan Shaw – Master Cutler.
Stan is one of the few remaining “Little Mesters” who created the legendary reputation of Sheffield cutlery.
Stan has been making pocket knives, by hand for over 70 years and his craftsman-made knives are sought after by collectors worldwide.
Like the Rolls-Royce of penknives, all his products are made from his own patterns and designs. The only machine in his workshop is a grinder – every component is cut, shaped and buffed by hand.
The handles are crafted from everything from stag horns and aged ivory, to abalone pearl from the pacific
Stan vacated his upstairs workshop some years ago when the stairs became a struggle because of his bad hip, the result of a childhood injury and the Kelham Island Museum offered him space to continue his craft and all his tools and equipment were transferred to the museum
Although he is well over 90 years old, Stan still works two days a week, to make his way through his four year waiting list of orders.
Recently Stan was awarded the BEM, for Services to Industry
Kelham Island Museum
DSCN7141 Stan Shaw, Master Cutler
Stan Shaw – Master Cutler.
Stan is one of the few remaining “Little Mesters” who created the legendary reputation of Sheffield cutlery.
Stan has been making pocket knives, by hand for over 70 years and his craftsman-made knives are sought after by collectors worldwide.
Like the Rolls-Royce of penknives, all his products are made from his own patterns and designs. The only machine in his workshop is a grinder – every component is cut, shaped and buffed by hand.
The handles are crafted from everything from stag horns and aged ivory, to abalone pearl from the pacific
Stan vacated his upstairs workshop some years ago when the stairs became a struggle because of his bad hip, the result of a childhood injury and the Kelham Island Museum offered him space to continue his craft and all his tools and equipment were transferred to the museum
Although he is well over 90 years old, Stan still works two days a week, to make his way through his four year waiting list of orders.
Recently Stan was awarded the BEM, for Services to Industry
Kelham Island Museum