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How to look after your scissors
Scissor blades are extremely sharp, so always handle them with great care. After use, wipe carbon-steel scissors clean and dry, and store them away from water, salt, and humidity.
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Pruning in 3D
We knew we were onto a good thing when we hired aerospace engineering student Elliott Nurcombe. But little did we suspect our polymath trainee would shape how we’d design our new Nurseryman Scissors.
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The marquee-maker’s craft
Marquees have sheltered and embellished our celebrations for centuries. We spoke to Chris Brawn, Founder of Wills Marquees, to learn how a small team in North Yorkshire is bringing the craft to elegant new peaks.
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Flavour & Art
Where the Netherlands has zuurstok, the US has hard candy. It seems that wherever sugar met the modern world, people made sweets that look almost too splendid to eat.
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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 from his Pittsburgh workshop.
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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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The Kutrite is back!
We stepped into our adventure with Ernest Wright for one reason above all: we had fallen in love with the flat kitchen scissors called the Kutrite. After three years of researching, remaking, setbacks and successes, we brought the Kutrite back into our range in 2021!
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Bringing back the Kutrite
Over the last year, we’ve been awaiting the right opportunity to bring back a classic kitchen scissor, the Kutrite. Now, a breakthrough is near.
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Looking after your scissors
Ernest Wright scissors and shears are handmade from high-quality materials, so with a little care, they’ll love you for a lifetime. Below is some handy advice from our craftsmen in the workshop.
