
Team Ernest Wright
Everything you read on this website and across our social media is a collaborative effort by Team Ernest Wright.
Our stories begin in the workshop at Kutrite Works. They grow out of the daily work of making scissors and shears, conversations within the team, research into Sheffield’s industrial history, and interviews with customers, collectors, and fellow craftspeople.
Many articles and posts are written by members of our team, drawing on the knowledge and experience we use in the workshop every day. Others begin as interviews conducted by Pete Wise, who then works with the team to shape them into stories.
That knowledge comes from the people who make and look after our scissors. Pam and Natalie answer customer enquiries, while Jonathan, Neil, Paul, and the wider team contribute their expertise whenever a subject calls for it.
We use digital tools to help organise research and present our content, but every article, answer, story, and post is checked and approved by our team before it is published.
When you read something signed by Team Ernest Wright, you are reading the work of the people who keep scissor-making alive at Kutrite Works.
Stories
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Fit for a queen
What makes a drag costume slay, and how do drag fashions vary throughout Europe? Costume designer Lizzie Biscuits spills the tea during a visit to…
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Work and play
If you’ve visited our workshop lately, you may have left thinking the putters are looking a lot smarter. This is all thanks to chorewear specialists…
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With leathern wings
An estimated 25,000 people in the UK practise the ancient pursuit of falconry. We spoke to Ashley of A Clarke Falconry, a leatherworker who is…
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Made in Sheffield
Three little words can mean a world of difference. In this guide, we explain the meaning and usage of the ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark –…
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The Historical Tailor
Much of what’s admirable in history may be salvaged, if approached with rigour, skill and a fanatical eye for detail. Sam Napoleon crafts historical garments…
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Dance of the Tutu-Maker
Amid the movement, fantasy and iconography of classical ballet, the tutu is centre-stage. We spoke to Desiree of Luv Tutus & Costumes to learn how…
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Walking through craft history
To mark Ernest Wright’s inclusion in Peter Machan’s new book about the history of Sheffield’s traditional trades, we follow the author’s guided walk through the…
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A heritage shared
One of the great joys of running this scissors company is talking to other people who’ve shared our interest and involvement in traditional craft.
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Sartorial Surfing
Watersports require a well-fitting wetsuit in chilly British waters. We spoke to Mark Graham, owner of Cornwall-based North Coast Wetsuits, to learn how his team…
