Recommendations for a Sheffield traditional pocket knife maker

[GQsm]

Hi,

I was looking at a Laguiole knife as I wanted an elegant and traditional looking none threatening knife for food and light foraging duties with history behind it. Then it occurred to me as I live within striking distance of Sheffield, UK that I could probably find something of quality and handmade where I could go along and actually speak to the maker. I am not well versed on the remaining pocket knife makers of Sheffield still doing this sort of work so was hoping for recommendations on who I could consider.
My brief is,
- Sheffield or Yorkshire hand made
- A maker I can speak to and engage with regarding possible customisations including...
- Would be a bonus if I could take in wood sourced by myself for the handle, if approved by the maker.
- 3" or shorter folding pocket knife, legal for EDC
- Traditional in style.
- Good craftsmanship

Hope I have judged this is the correct forum for the question.

Thanks in advance. I am new to this area of knives so excuse any newbie faux pas.

 

[tltt]

The are none left. All the "Little Meisters" of Sheffield are long retired or dead .

 

[Steven65]

Paul Mason is probably your best bet for a proper job but he is not in Sheffield.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/mason-knives-says-hello.1305708/page-34#post-18334510

 

[Shing]

I am near Sheffield but alas not near enough.

 

[SV-97]

Take a look at Michael May, I can't speak for his quality (yet) but am having something build by him atm. He's in Sheffield and continues the shop of an old traditional maker