Ernest Wright is an independent scissor maker in Sheffield
Ernest Wright ltd is an independent master crafter based in Sheffield specialising in the art of scissor making.
The history of Ernest Wright, experts in the craft of scissor making, reflects everything Sheffield Steel has become famous for. Highly skilled craftsmen making supreme quality products. A lot has changed since the heyday of manufacturing, but they're proud to be here and able to pass on the heritage of an ancient craft from a business that dates back to early 1900’s.
Now under the care of Paul Jacobs and his team of 9 based in Sheffield, Ernest Wright has entered the digital age focusing on using social media to tell the story of their craft, to connect with the right customer as opposed to everyone and to drive their brand awareness through link ups with other businesses and indeed media outlets interested in strong, British craftsmanship.
”We run this as a family business believes in Sheffield business families ethos. One issue you have with artisan crafts is that the ‘creatives’ tend to work alone and the business/finance team separately. Then you have the blue collar worker who is not part of the end product but a key piece in the production line and doesn’t always get paid well therefore we feel there is room for people to look at how things are made and craftsmanship to ensure that EVERYONE is shown to be a key piece in the craft to building the end product.” says Paul.
“To inspire people to work in this craft you pay a good salary, healthy environment and family feeling to make sure all part of the end product” Paul adds.
Their story:
The Wright family have been involved in the boring, hardening and tempering of scissors since at least the 1800’s.
As far back as records go, Walter Wright – a renowned ‘Little Mester’ of Sheffield – specialised in finishing scissoAlthough not a family operated business anymore, its new owners are fully committed to keeping the Wright-heritage alive. It’s their ambition to prove Ernest Wright is not a museum of a disappearing craft, but a vivid company that produces the finest quality of scissors by hand for a discerning, worldwide audience. r blades as an outworker and was also referred to as ‘Master Scissor Putter-togetherer’.
Each pair of Ernest Wright reflects over a century of knowledge, passion and character. Seamlessly blending supreme quality into everyday use. Bought once, they’ll love you for a lifetime.
”If you are someone who fell in love with handcrafting in general, tailors, dress makers, a plumber or electrician and they work with their hands and they love seeing them working with their hands and the process.” says Paul
You will see them reach out to other craftsman also in order learn, sharing information and share with people what are they doing. “We can all learn from each other. Could be knives- we can learn something from everyone. Cook, fabric manufacturers” adds Paul.
Ernest Wright love what they do, and if you are interested then check out their social media for even more wonderful craftsmanship.
“Bought once and they will love you for a lifetime”
How can you support them:
If you want to find out more about Ernest Wright’s craft then check out their social media.
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