Last Sheffield Little Mester knives to go on display

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Stan Shaw worked in Sheffield for almost 80 years as a cutlery craftsman known as a 'Little Mester'.

A collection of knives made by Sheffield's last "'Little Mester" is to go on display.

He worked for almost 80 years as a self-employed craftsman. When he retired in 2019, Mr Shaw continued to demonstrate his skills to the public at Kelham Island Museum.The blades are from a collection owned by Mr Shaw's family who bought them from another cutler.

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