Buying knives online

Now that summer’s here, it should be a joy to work outside. But although most people think the perils of outdoor working in the garden of the UK is the country’s highly changeable weather, the dangers of hot weather apply just as much to Sheffield as they do to more exotic climates. Despite that, with care you can work safely, and enjoy the warmer weather. So if you are doing some DIY, or professional tooling, what steps do you need to take to make sure you are safe when the sun shines? Think like you are on holiday You are...

Stanley knives are everywhere. It’s one of the best-known products in the world, indeed, in many parts of the world, including the UK. It has become a generic trademark, like hoovering or photoshopping. People will reach for a ‘Stanley knife’, regardless of who actually manufactured the utility knife they are using. Stanley’s industrial heritage Surprisingly, while many may think of the utility knife as their company’s main product, Stanley came late to the knife business. Operating, in various incarnations, for nearly 100 years before bringing its first knife to the market. Indeed, Stanley’s origins were far from knives. The company...

Whether you are about to start woodworking or have been dabbling as a hobby for a while and are thinking about how to develop your skills further you will, undoubtedly, have started thinking about what tools you need. Many professionals will consider their tools and extension of themselves, having very particular views on what is, and isn’t, a good tool. This, combined with the range of woodworking tools available, can make it an almost overwhelming decision. There are five key areas that you need to consider when choosing your tools, measuring, holding, cutting, finishing, and assembling. While this article is...

Sheffield has a worldwide reputation for its steel. There can be few households in the country that don’t have at least one knife with ‘Sheffield Stainless Steel’ etched into the blade. And while industry has left Sheffield, much like different industries have left their centres all over the country, the city has made its mark on history and, literally, the world. The origins of Sheffield’s reputation Sheffield was notable for its cutlery as early as the 14th century. In the Chaucer’s The Reeve’s Tale, part of The Canterbury Tales, mentions a Sheffield blade. This small industry probably started as a...

Forget what you have heard about a good worker never blaming their tools. The fact is that when you don’t use the right tool for the job, you can risk disaster. And when you are using high-quality tools, it can transform tasks from a chore to a joy. We have a vast array of knives and blades for every job imaginable. So how do you choose the right tool for a job? Research the task, and the right tools If you aren’t an expert, then don’t worry. There are lots of experts and many are happy to share their expertise....