SHARING THE PASSION

A GREAT COLLECTION OF MEMORIES

When we started this new chapter in the Ernest Wright history, we were overwhelmed by the great many wonderful stories people shared with us. Emails from fans all over the world, from heartwarming to outright funny. All with one common thread: the love and passion for the brand. We will continue to share more stories with you through our website and social media.

Giving old scissors a new lease of life

12th April 2019

Things that belonged to our parents and our past family members hold a special significance. There’s an emotional attachment that adds to the function of ...

Continuing the ‘Legacy of Gentleman Frank’

5th March 2019

FRANK TURTON Born in 1886, Frank Turton was to become a pioneer industrialist. A 1901 census records him as “Frank 14, scissor grinder”, and a ...

Honouring the craftsmen

31st January 2019

STRAIGHT FROM SCHOOL Cliff and Eric started work straight from school, at the ages of 15 and 14. They swept the floors and made the ...

Paul Jacobs, Master putters Ernest Wright's

Keeping the heritage alive

19th October 2018

We wanted to do anything to save the tradition and craftsmanship, so before we knew it, Jan Bart and I were on our way from ...

Handmade Kilts

19th October 2018

Making kilts is completely different from tailoring or dressmaking. You start by cutting out 8 yards of tartan cloth and press, pleat, sew and steam ...

Videos

16th October 2018

This short film by Toby Essex follows putters Jonathan, Neil, Sam, James and Tony on a scissors workshop tour, as they carry out scissors-making processes ...

One of 20

16th October 2018

Proud to be one of the 20 household items to buy once and love for ever (according to the Daily Telegraph).

Kutrite pattern

12th October 2018

The Kutrite pattern of flat kitchen scissors was originally designed by Philip Wright in the early 1960s and was produced until the 1980s. It was ...

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Perhaps you’d like to share a nice story, your particular craft or fond memories of certain events. We’d love to read it. Or see it, for your videos are very welcome.

Please send an email to stories@ernestwright.co.uk or comment through our social channels.

SHORT DOCUMENTARIES

In recent years, some very nice documentaries were made on the craft of making scissors. It gives some great insights into the skills and care it takes to create a pair of Ernest Wright scissors or shears.