Scissors & Shears
Made in Sheffield
Since 1902

By a small team working the traditional way.
An endangered craft, kept alive.

The scissor trade

Made in small batches

At our Kutrite Works, in the city centre of Sheffield.

Our scissors and shears are made in small batches.
A batch can take up to 12 weeks.
In stock items are despatched within 10 days.
Backorders are fulfilled in order as batches are completed.

If a model is unavailable, please email info@ernestwright.co.uk. You’ll be added to the waiting list.

The collection

Welcome to Kutrite Works

A craftsman grinding a scissor blade, sparks flying, in the Sheffield workshop
The Heritage Crafts Association President's Award, won by Ernest Wright in 2020

craft & heritage

The Heritage Crafts Association recognised our traditional craftsmanship by awarding us the inaugural HCA President’s Award for Endangered Crafts.

Read our craft & heritage

Read the stories

A polished pair of Ernest Wright tailor shears

“We are but the two halves of a pair of scissors, when apart…
but together we are something”.

Charles Dickens

About Ernest Wright

Made in
Sheffield

Craftsmanship

A Sheffield trade,
still practised

View our history

Ernest Wright, 1880 to 1954

Ernest Wright
(1880–1954)

World of
craftsmanship

Stories

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