VicRichardson Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Can any of the older members remember a small workshop on West Street that used to make knives? Mainly Bowie type knives but also made throwing knives for many of the circus acts, and divers knives. It was owned and run by Sam Hancock and his wife Flo. Sam's nickname in the cutlery trade was 'Sam Bowie' because of his knife making. I cant remember the name of the company, does anyone out there remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Returns Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 A small shop, with workshops above, almost bang opposite the junction with Carver Street and almost bang next door to the, then, Saddle Inn. Always had an impressive selection in the window. I am afraid though, that I cannot remember the name of the company, I am not even sure from memory that it even had a name board, but I think that the building in which is was situate, still exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 One of these buildings then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 At Nos 100 West St in 1974 were the following businesses Davidson & Co Steel Stamp makers G, Sadler Pen & Pocket-knife maker Mortons Scissors (the building is now named after this manufacturer) W.H. Wragg Pen & Pocket-Knife maker I W Gillatt & Son Silversmiths In that small building was an array of superb manufacturers producing fantastic goods but all we have left is the name MORTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 1968 100 West Street Davidson & Co. (Steel Stamps) Ltd., mark makers Himsworth L., pen and pocket knife manufacturer Wragg W. H., pen and pocket knife manufacturers and 100-104 Morton Scissors, scissor manufacturers At Nos 100 West St in 1974 were the following businesses Davidson & Co Steel Stamp makers G, Sadler Pen & Pocket-knife maker Mortons Scissors (the building is now named after this manufacturer) W.H. Wragg Pen & Pocket-Knife maker I W Gillatt & Son Silversmiths In that small building was an array of superb manufacturers producing fantastic goods but all we have left is the name MORTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 1957 100 West Street Wm. Davidson (G. L. Barthorpe), mark maker 100 Morton Scissors, scissor manufacturer 100 & 104 W. Dyson, scissor manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicRichardson Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 A small shop, with workshops above, almost bang opposite the junction with Carver Street and almost bang next door to the, then, Saddle Inn. Always had an impressive selection in the window. I am afraid though, that I cannot remember the name of the company, I am not even sure from memory that it even had a name board, but I think that the building in which is was situate, still exists. Thats sounds like the one I am thinking of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Returns Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thats sounds like the one I am thinking of. Out of all of the potential offerings listed above, I would suspect that W.H. Wragg Pen & Pocket-Knife maker, seems the most likely. I remember Morton Scissors on the corner, but I do not think that it was them. I remember passing the shop window in question regularly during the period, 1979 to 1982, as I always used to go to The Saddle Inn, daily at lunchtime, for a pie and a pint. Happier Days! Large Sigh! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Cook Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I just wonder if this is the name over that shop you have been trying to find.Today I have just brought off a friend this 2bladed penknife.i haven't cleaned it ,just put some gun oil on the joints and now it snaps shut perfectly.The name on the tang reads WRAGGS ARUNDEL ST SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Morton's Cutlers, 1995 image http://www.picturesheffield.com t10848 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalfred Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hello, there are plenty of mentions of "Morton scissors" in this post. Here is an image of a pair of scissors made by "W.Morton & Sons" Sheffield. Is this the company concerned? Have we any more information? Can we spread the information? Kalfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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