Women in Manufacturing
Usually, women were involved in scissor making when it came to the finishing and polishing operations. They would stand in front … Women in Manufacturing
Marking Scissors
Do you know how people personalised and identified the type of scissors in the old days? Although marking scissors might … Marking Scissors
Scissors for two Queens
In 2003, Sheffield completed the building of its Winter Gardens which were the largest of its kind to be opened … Scissors for two Queens
How to use a Pruning Knife
A Pruning Knife, sometimes known as a Hawkbill Knife, is similar to a typical pocket knife but instead of a … How to use a Pruning Knife
Why are pinking shears called pinking shears?
What are pinking shears? Pinking shears, also known as pinking scissors or pinkers, are a must-have tool for anyone who … Why are pinking shears called pinking shears?
Introducing customer reviews + complimentary gift bag
Introducing customer reviews. We have recently added the feature in our online store for you to leave reviews on the … Introducing customer reviews + complimentary gift bag
Static scissors?
The above shears are a treasured part of our antique scissor collection. As you’ll notice from the images above, unlike … Static scissors?
The story of left-handed scissors
If you’re a leftie and haven’t yet tried left-handed scissors, then we are here to introduce them to you, explain … The story of left-handed scissors
Big Scissors
For some reason, some of the scissors used by people in the 1800s and early 1900s were Really Big; the … Big Scissors
Cutting the Uncuttable
Kevlar is bullet and stab resistant material and poses a singular problem for most scissors, in that it is designed to resist attempts to penetrate it.
Sam Nixon: Christmas Cake Recipe
Ever since being a kid the excitement of Christmas has never left me. Still to this day at the tender … Sam Nixon: Christmas Cake Recipe
Case Study: Whiteley Composite Shears
We at Sheffield Formula Racing use carbon fibre across all of our cars – using both pre-preg and resin infusion … Case Study: Whiteley Composite Shears