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.
