Albert Craven, Blade Forger - Full Interview

Albert Craven was a pen and pocket blade forger. One of Sheffields last Little Mesters. Alberts hearth was in a little complex of buildings on Broomspring lane, typical of Sheffield small workshops. In the clip he demonsrates forging of a blade for a pocket knife.
Little Mesters
Often described as the backbone of Sheffield’s cutlery and tool making industries, the Little Mesters were a network of craftspeople working out of small workshops or from their own homes. They were self-employed and carried out the different stages of the production of goods, which were ordered and sold by Master Manufacturers. They mostly concentrated on individual aspects of forging, grinding or finishing and would also specialise in particular products. At the height of their population in the mid 1800s, Little Mesters were making a vast contribution to the variety of products which bore a Sheffield stamp. Their reputation is one of skilled work and quality products.
(Sheffield City Polytechnic, Date Unknown)

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What a craftsman

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He's a beast.

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Really glad I found this again the original video was taken down!

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Its sort of the reason for this channel :) I was frustrated it was gone