THYLACINE Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 The following appears on the packaging of a set of kitchen knives we bought in Tassie. Can anyone expand on the history of Stanley Rogers in Sheffield? Is the factory still there? The knives we bought did not have the name Sheffield engraved on them. In 1930 Stanley Rogers, a young charismatic entrepreneur made his first mark by opening a small retail store on Elizabeth Street in the heart of Melbourne. While sharpening knives and repairing cutlery, Stanley developed a deep understanding of his customers' needs. Driven by a passion for the highest standards, Stanley acquired a cutlery factory in Sheffield, England. Sheffield is recognised worldwide as the City of Steel and was the heartland of cutlery production. Over many generations Stanley Rogers not only gained recognition as a leading manufacturer of stainless steel cutlery, but also as a specialist for premium dining and kitchenware products. Today, Stanley Rogers retains the highest quality and craftsmanship, while our designers are committed to honouring Stanley's timeless style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 From this New Zealand catalogue for 2019 -------http://www.fackelmannhousewares.co.nz/Brand/CataloguePDF?id=14 -------- "Stanley Rogers was a silversmith in Sheffield before moving to Australia in 1926." I am not sure if it was the same firm but I think there was a Stanley Rogers & (co., son or sons) on Rockingham Street, Sheffield in the 60's. It would be nice to hear that they are still going in Sheffield but I would be surprised because https://www.replacements.com/silver/snr.htm do replacement bits for their cutlery sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I should have noticed from the link I put on above that the Stanley Rogers brand is now owned and used by that company, Fackelmann Housewares, both UK and worldwide. ---------- https://www.fackelmann.com.sg/pages/our-brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 40 minutes ago, boginspro said: I am not sure if it was the same firm but I think there was a Stanley Rogers & (co., son or sons) on Rockingham Street, Sheffield in the 60's. There was a "Stanley Rodgers & Sos Ltd" on Rockingham Street, they appear in both the 1957 and 1965 Kelly's directories. 1957 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 47 minutes ago, SteveHB said: There was a "Stanley Rodgers & Sos Ltd" on Rockingham Street, they appear in both the 1957 and 1965 Kelly's directories. So, no connection there then? I must admit that I first typed it with a 'd' as in 'Joseph Rodgers' before I noticed it was Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalfred Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hello can I stir the muddy water a little bit more? This is from a cutlery set. Kalfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Kalfred said: Hello can I stir the muddy water a little bit more? This is from a cutlery set. Kalfred That's one of Stanley Rogers patterns that is now re-produced by Replacements Ltd. Picture below is Lady Catherine pattern in silver plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Looking through forums and revue sites on the internet there are claims that the company now owning the brand has the Stanley Rogers cutlery made in China and / or Korea. I have not been able to verify this at the moment but if true it would be just another case of a multi-national company buying and then abusing a respected mark. There are also some claims of the modern Stanley Rogers stainless cutlery rusting after a short time, not something I have come across with cutlery but I have recently bought stainless sheet steel that was so badly made that it rusted in patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 That could explain why the name Sheffield doesn't appear on the knives we bought. I think the entry in Kelly's directory in Steve's post could easily have been a typo, whoever typed it probably had Joseph Rodgers in mind. I think the entry above - Groocock & Cooper - could have been a mistake too. Plenty of references to Grocock on SH - https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/3267-ugliest-town-in-the-old-world/?tab=comments#comment-72559 But Groocock ?? I think the clerk who typed up Kelly's must have had a late night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 7 hours ago, boginspro said: Looking through forums and revue sites on the internet there are claims that the company now owning the brand has the Stanley Rogers cutlery made in China and / or Korea. I have not been able to verify this at the moment but if true it would be just another case of a multi-national company buying and then abusing a respected mark. There are also some claims of the modern Stanley Rogers stainless cutlery rusting after a short time, not something I have come across with cutlery but I have recently bought stainless sheet steel that was so badly made that it rusted in patches. The name stainless steel only claims it will not stain, if a knife blade rusts on areas of the blade is because it's been scorched during the grinding process, the scorching alters the metals molecular structure. When I was working a coolant was added to the water used in the grinding process. When used in the home these badly ground blades will rust quicker on the scorched areas when salt is used during a meal, the rust spots cannot be removed ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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