Watch award-winning shepherd’s crook maker at work

Retired agricultural officer, Arthur Dent, has lost count of the number of shepherd’s crooks he has made.
The craftsman, who grew up on a farm in Northumberland before moving to Scotland for his studies and then his work, has been making crooks for the past 30 years. From traditional crooks with a curved handle for catching sheep to more quirky sticks featuring a carved sheep’s head, dog, pheasant, or tractor, Mr Dent takes great pride in each of the sticks he makes and his handiwork can be seen in the hands of farmers the length and breadth of the country.
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[@joer5627]

Thank you for allowing us to watch you work. Well done.

[@jamesyee4143]

Keep up the great work, hopefully you can pass on this skill craft to someone, thanks for sharing 😊

[@lesliebeaumont9512]

I hope you pass on your knowledge to the younger generation to carry on! What a wonderful gift!

[@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677]

Some really beautiful sticks there. Thank you for showing us Mr. Dent's work.

[@firemagnum104]

I had the idea to make a shepherds crooks as a tribute to Jesus and show him what his hands can be capable.of if we take time to dedicate ourselves to the path. This is brilliant thank you for your knowledge and dedication.

[@fredwilley3886]

Well done. Your quality shows. Dedication and skill. Well done.

[@jupamoers]

Arthur Dent? As in "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" Arthur Dent? :D

[@boomshanka8743]

He is a hoopy frood.

[@viviancovington7813]

Excellent craftsmanship sir. 😊

[@TonyM540]

Great video, a wonderful craft that we are in danger of loosing. Please make more videos on this subject. Thank you for sharing.

[@plipertyplap4899]

Fabulous work 👏🏻 absolutely top draw 👏🏻

[@Will-kr5kw]

Brilliant......

[@martinreavey8419]

Grand work sir. Is that a Geordie accent I detect.?

[@AshGreen359]

Can I use it to catch my sheep or is it just decorative?

[@silassilvanus5635]

Arthur Dent huh? Know a Ford Prefect?

[@andrieslouw3811]

That would probably need some detective work. I know shepherds crooks need a holistic approach though.

[@vulgar_scabby_beaver]

....also an expert on Vogon poetry.

[@lookmombeesbirds7444]

Is there a contact info available for his shop?