by Zak Jarvis | Feb 2, 2017 | Historical Perspective, Local History, Razors
William Greaves lead a remarkable life.
Born in 1752, little is known about his early years, or even how he started his business. There were a lot of men making things with steel and named William Greaves. There were, in general, a lot of men named William Greaves.
by Zak Jarvis | Oct 28, 2016 | Historical Perspective, Razors, Techniques
With 19th century Sheffield razors the most succinct answer is deeply unsatisfying: we simply don’t know.
But it has a clear manufacturer’s stamp!
And yet, the answer is the same.
While that answer is disappointing, understanding the reason why is more interesting.
by Zak Jarvis | Jul 10, 2014 | Historical Perspective, Lesser Known Sheffield, Razors
Old Sheffield produced an incredible number of cutlery firms. Some of them left behind clear records, like Joseph Rodgers or Marshes & Shepherd, but there were a great many smaller companies who are known only by their work or a single directory listing.