Found in a box belonging to my late father

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PaulUK

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Hi,

Newbie here from the UK, thought you may be interested in a knife I recently found in a box belonging to my late father, I know it was made by Stan Shaw in Sheffield but I was hoping I could research it a little further? I really don't know of it's age but it was given to my Dad by a very good friend for I believe his 60th Birthday which would date the knife to 2000 at the very latest, I've attached some pics and wonder if anyone maybe able to tell me a little more? I purchased Stan's book 'Stan Shaw Master Cutler' which I thoroughly enjoyed. RIP a great craftsman (do we actually make anything anymore?).

Thanks in anticipation.

Paul.

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That's a nice knife and keep-sake.

I'm sorry I don't anything about the maker.

Welcome to the forum.
 
Hi Paul,

Welcome to the Forums.
This is a beautiful knife and a great keepsake!

Ask the Mods to move your thread to the Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades Forum, where Stan Shaw's knives have been frequently discussed.
You are likely to get an input from your compatriot and our resident expert of all things related to Sheffield and UK knife history, Jack Black, who is not only from Sheffield but also knew Mr. Shaw:

Interrupting Stan Shaw's Marmalade Sandwich

Yesterday was a great day for me, as I went over to Sheffield to meet Duncan (Campbellclanman) and his lovely wife Sue. We met at Sheffield railway station next to the site of John Brown's Atlas steel works, and headed to the Kelham Island Industrial Museum (about which I did a photographic...
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By the way, not only the knife has great stag scales, it also is a beautiful example of the so called split back spring whittler, which is not only one of the rarest patterns to find nowadays but also one of the most difficult to make properly.
Even in the old days it was a premium pattern and among the most expensive models offered by the cutlery firms, since it required a highly skilled artisan to produce it.
It is a great example of the exquisite skills of this Sheffield master cutler!
 
littleknife said:
By the way, not only the knife has great stag scales, it also is a beautiful example of the so called split back spring whittler, which is not only one of the rarest patterns to find nowadays but also one of the most difficult to make properly.
Even in the old days it was a premium pattern and among the most expensive models offered by the cutlery firms, since it required a highly skilled artisan to produce it.
It is a great example of the exquisite skills of this Sheffield master cutler!
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Thank you for the info, much appreciated, I will try and catch Jack Black at some point. Reading your comment and studing the knife further made me realise what an art and skill these people had/have. I was a keen model maker many years ago and did it for a living for several years as this was my Dads profession, they were bespoke one off models and all handmade, out of interest the chap who gave him the knife was a clockmaker. Halcyon days for sure.
 
Very much a treasure there, an exceptionally fine knife and a heirloom. I'm a fan of the whittler pattern and the stag, file work and bar shield make that one stand out from the crowd.
Welcome and thanks for showing us that beauty. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Wow that is an incredible knife! It has all the details- like that file work- that showcase what a fine craftsman like Mr. Shaw could make.
 
A very elaborate Stag knife. Perhaps you could show us some more pictures that are better focused please? Lot of backspring work and the blades are worked as well. It MIGHT have a date inside the well of the knife together with SS his initials.

A fine present for your late father, but one that you hadn't seen very much? If sold, could attract collector interest due to Shaw's long productive life and reputation.
 
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