Pen Knife Cutler - Stan Shaw (1993)

[@Eliel7230]

I hope this type of traditional pocket knife craftsmanship never disappears.

[@Beaverbush1969]

Long gone thanks to thatcher.

[@mfx1]

@@Beaverbush1969 She had ten years in power to kill this off yet this was recorded 3 years after she was in power so she obviously didn't do a very good job. He only stooped because he died.

[@philhawley1219]

@@mfx1 I can appreciate the craftsmanship but it is another sad example of British manufacturing being 100 years behind the rest of the world.

[@mfx1]

@@philhawley1219 Er Rolls Royce, BAE, JCB, Monument tools to name just a few out of hundreds plus many smaller firms supplying and supporting them.

[@michaelharrison8036]

They did an interview with him back around the time this video was made in one or two of the cutlery publications in the U.S. I think he said the secret to his success was going around all the stages of production and being "a real pest" and learning them, after he joined Ibberson's in 1940. He said he quenched his blades in a bucket of whale oil (!). RIP Sir, you are my hero.

[@slick_slicers]

What a great film! Possibly the best Sheffield knife film I’ve ever seen. Very sad to find it the day I hear if Sran’s passing. RIP maestro 😢

[@cnyAirsofting]

I just stumbled across this video and wondered to myself if he was still around. Sad indeed :(

[@ronmatthews1738]

@@cnyAirsofting People came from all over the world to learn from Stan Shaw, so his legacy lives on.

[@Kysushanz]

I'm 74 and when I turned 14, my late Grandfather gave me an IXL pocket knife [bone handle]. I still have that knife and a grandson of mine will get it when I go.

[@DF-st8yu]

Absolute poetry! Everything about this chap is perfect, his hands, his voice, his accent, just everything !!!! Thanks for posting

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

Rest in peace, my friend. You were a legend!

[@Brian-uo3pb]

Hi! Mi name is Brian, i'm from Argentina and i like to collect and restore antique pocket knives. I really apreciate Sheffield Knives, they have a great quality and style. Thank you very much for shearing this video, it shows great knowledge and experience

[@repairworld2367]

"Better to hit your finger than the buffalo." True craftsman at work. Brilliant to watch.

[@SusanPearce_H]

An old Najaho saying...

[@TonyM540]

Try telling that to youngsters today !🤣

[@zvotaisvfi8678]

Isn't this amazing that a City like Sheffield would take the time to document and care about its people behind the businesses for literally one day? Wow. Can't even imagine any other place actually caring about its citizens this basic amount to make a documentary about them. For Shame, World!

[@jayroland9481]

What an utter delight to watch a master craftsman at work, thanks so much.

[@samrodian919]

Stan Shaw was a true craftsman of the old school. Just like the men I worked with learning from them in my apprenticeship as a church organ builder.

[@yorkshirejoinery2869]

Superb detail most folks couldn’t care less about! But the few will value this film above gold! Well, let’s at least hope so! Great history, it’s just incredible to spend a few moments in a true masters workshop. I noticed how few machines and specialist tools were used, most seem to have been made by the gentleman in the film. Keep posting!

[@Beaverbush1969]

I agree such brilliant craftsmen , I only wish I could be there making knives rather than the pointless shit I have to do.

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[@yaelronald2280]

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[@richardruda369]

Wonderful craftsman, wonderful film. A joy to watch and linger over.

[@waynebrown2651]

Very talented man.Sad too see this kind of skills going away!!!

[@deemdoubleu]

What English schoolboy didn't have a Sheffield penknife emblazened with the name of some City or seaside resort or whatever. Still have mine. I think one of the more common names was Richards probably not in the same league as these made by Mr Shaw. RIP Stan.

[@caroleast9636]

Those who work with their hands will probably best recognise the skills of this gentleman. The apparent ease of his movements belies the true skill involved. So many, these days, just run a machine and consider themselves skilled. This is a video to save and rewatch as a reminder of true skills sadly being lost .

[@TonyM540]

Well said.

[@geoffcrabbe4323]

This is a Master class of skill and tradesmanship.Big time.

[@jayfowler4747]

That's a nice bit of craftsmanship.. when he stamped the name I got the penknife's from my pocket and ones a richmonds and the other a E.glybe and Co. I think... both from Sheffield it's a shame all these workshops are disappearing...

[@Beaverbush1969]

Such an amazing craftsman.

[@sambarris5615]

Absolutely incredible...would like to have a spot of tea with him and maybe a few Sherrys afterwards.

[@davemitchell9941]

Bespoke. No two knives the same. Craftsmanship at its finest level !!

[@rappermusician]

What joy to see such skill demonstrated and from a time when a pen knife was made by hand

[@contextspecific]

I'm going to make sure to keep a copy of The Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1970 in my workshop 👍🏼

[@TonyM540]

Now renamed as a man cave 🤣

[@GT380man]

Beautifully made knife. Thank you, sir.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

True Craftmanship at it's finest .

[@frederickbowdler8169]

Watched this twice and it gets better.🎉🎉

[@samrodian919]

Something I'm going to do now!

[@johngibson3837]

Lovely film thanks

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Wonderful craftsmanship. Skills aquired over a lifetime and perfected so it looks easy.

[@MattMorris481]

I would love to own one of those knives!!!

[@thornwarbler]

Superb......cheers

[@pauljeffery5399]

This is a gem of a video. A piece of history.

[@brettblwanderings]

Amazing skill ..

[@paulscot9417]

A pleasure to watch, thank you for posting

[@balmoraltowers]

What a Craftsman, I would love to have one of his Knives 🔪

[@SiBarberPhoto]

Beautiful, many thanks. S

[@Somerset584]

RIP Mr Shaw

[@stephenrice4554]

A fine film and explanation of the art of the Cutler . Next please .

[@erso3302]

He makes it look easy.

[@areynoso18]

This video is an absolute treasure!

[@Oz-of-Nene]

Tara Stan, god bless, honoured to have met thi and own a couple of thi knives. Put thi feet up lad.

[@mrj8856]

'Tha' feet up. Wish I had the pleasure to meet him. Would love one of these aswell!

[@RobinMuirhead]

That was very informative and interesting thanks!

[@StevenDavidson-y1p]

Proper job

[@TonyM540]

When a man occupies his brain and his hands, he doesn’t know depression.

[@mattsimmons3259]

44 years old just found out why it’s called a pen knife !

[@bwxbwx6453]

Pft what's common knowledge for some isn't for others just shows how informative this 20 minute video is :)

[@mattsimmons3259]

@@bwxbwx6453 very true . I have been a fixed blade knife maker a long time to! So I feel stupid .

[@TonyM540]

Me too at 64, I did wonder.

[@blipblip88]

[@rfisher79]

I have a feeling ill make knives like this

[@ddoherty5956]

Interesting about the rivets

[@SusanPearce_H]

I have a Sheffield pen knife like this. And I us it for quill pens. Of note: in Commonwealth countries, one cannot be arrested for carrying a pen-knife (as an offensive weapon), if one actually uses it for sharpening pens.

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

Robots are destroying humanity.

[@davidsamways]

This is lovely to see, but in many ways it shows why we make so little in the UK now. Traditional methods like this are wonderful and suitable for the luxury end of the market, but not a basis for a modern high wage economy. Note the use of a Chinese made drill press - no doubt a British Meddings, Startrite or Pollard was either unavailable or far too expensive.

[@andrewnicholson4689]

As a very young lad I had the newsagent mass reproduction of the pearl handled, front badge style...pen knife. Virtually 'at a glance to look at, but when used for an hour or two; very quickly became virtually unusable. China had been busy.. mild steel blades, plastic sheet effect mother of pearl; covereing press steel tab folded handles... Nothing like the real thing shown in this video - alas his traditional methods are seldom seen but! There are some seriously good knife makers out there. Rest in peace as the master you were. Respect

[@Meskarune]

The process of making the knife was amazing but all the extreme face close-ups gave me horror movie vibes. I assume they did that to get better sound quality while he speaks so it's understandable, but still, the filming style is so different.

[@frank1672]

Where are they now?

[@StevenDavidson-y1p]

Why when the man is working do they show his face and not the work ??

[@fadingmargins]

Listened a number of time but couldn't understand the name of the knife pattern - anyone?

[@temhawpin]

Sleeveboard pattern.

[@MikeHarland-m2g]

Watch Blastoff space x chopsticks booster catch. And see what’s wrong with the uk. Always looking back not forward.

[@HorseMalone]

Nothing made in Sheffield now......only kebabs

[@robertkirk4387]

These gentlemen have all but gone now, so sad, it is the same in Japan, all the great craftsmen are dying out because the youngsters don't want to get their hands dirty.

[@tcc300892]

Nonsense - it's because the industry is massively diminished as people don't routinely carry pocket knives any more.

[@robertkirk4387]

Not my words mate, check guy martin in Japan, he said it

[@tcc300892]

@@robertkirk4387 the British manufacturing industry has been in decline for many decades. Young people aren't responsible for something that they haven't lived long enough to influence. If there were actually enough factories and workshops around to employ young people then they'd work in them, instead they've ended up having to sit in call centres and offices, doing mindless, unrewarding work, or carting around deliveries with no job security or benefits. This isn't an opportunity for you to have a go at them.

[@davidcampbell6527]

​@robertkirk4387 fantastic, one tool talking about another!

[@nnglnd]

Tidy.