Pen Knife Cutler - Stan Shaw (1993)
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- Stan Shaw displays his skills as a pen knife cutler at his then workshop at 48 Garden Street, Sheffield. After 'retirement' Stan continued to operate in a 'Little Mesters' workshop at Kelham Island Museum. Stan sadly passed away on 26 February 2021.
The film is part of a series entitled 'Masters of Metalworking' commissioned by Sheffield City Council's Ruskin Gallery working closely with Ken Hawley who is the narrator on this particular film. It was originally released on no.2 of the series of films in 1993.
The film is made available by kind permission of the Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust who now manage some of the city's museums on behalf of the City Council.
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I hope this type of traditional pocket knife craftsmanship never disappears.
Long gone thanks to thatcher.
@@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.
@@mfx1 I can appreciate the craftsmanship but it is another sad example of British manufacturing being 100 years behind the rest of the world.
@@philhawley1219 Er Rolls Royce, BAE, JCB, Monument tools to name just a few out of hundreds plus many smaller firms supplying and supporting them.
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.
"Better to hit your finger than the buffalo." True craftsman at work. Brilliant to watch.
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 😢
I just stumbled across this video and wondered to myself if he was still around. Sad indeed :(
@@cnyAirsofting People came from all over the world to learn from Stan Shaw, so his legacy lives on.
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!
Rest in peace, my friend. You were a legend!
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
Absolute poetry! Everything about this chap is perfect, his hands, his voice, his accent, just everything !!!! Thanks for posting
What an utter delight to watch a master craftsman at work, thanks so much.
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 .
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!
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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Wonderful craftsman, wonderful film. A joy to watch and linger over.
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.
Very talented man.Sad too see this kind of skills going away!!!
True Craftmanship at it's finest .
Such an amazing craftsman.
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...
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.
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.
A pleasure to watch, thank you for posting
Absolutely incredible...would like to have a spot of tea with him and maybe a few Sherrys afterwards.
I'm going to make sure to keep a copy of The Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1970 in my workshop 👍🏼
Bespoke.
No two knives the same.
Craftsmanship at its finest level !!
RIP Mr Shaw
This is a Master class of skill and tradesmanship.Big time.
Lovely film thanks
I would love to own one of those knives!!!
Wonderful craftsmanship. Skills aquired over a lifetime and perfected so it looks easy.
Tara Stan, god bless, honoured to have met thi and own a couple of thi knives. Put thi feet up lad.
'Tha' feet up. Wish I had the pleasure to meet him. Would love one of these aswell!
Superb......cheers
A fine film and explanation of the art of the Cutler . Next please .
This is a gem of a video. A piece of history.
He makes it look easy.
That was very informative and interesting thanks!
This video is an absolute treasure!
What a Craftsman, I would love to have one of his Knives 🔪
Watched this twice and it gets better.🎉🎉
Something I'm going to do now!
Amazing skill ..
Beautiful, many thanks. S
I have a feeling ill make knives like this
44 years old just found out why it’s called a pen knife !
Pft what's common knowledge for some isn't for others just shows how informative this 20 minute video is :)
@@bwxbwx6453 very true . I have been a fixed blade knife maker a long time to! So I feel stupid .
Proper job
Where are they now?
Interesting about the rivets
Why when the man is working do they show his face and not the work ??
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.
Listened a number of time but couldn't understand the name of the knife pattern - anyone?
Sleeveboard pattern.
Watch Blastoff space x chopsticks booster catch. And see what’s wrong with the uk. Always looking back not forward.
Robots are destroying humanity.
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.
Nonsense - it's because the industry is massively diminished as people don't routinely carry pocket knives any more.
Not my words mate, check guy martin in Japan, he said it
@@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.
@robertkirk4387 fantastic, one tool talking about another!
Nothing made in Sheffield now......only kebabs