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Keeping faith in Sheffield steel - with Michael May, Sheffield knife maker (#37)
Keeping faith in Sheffield steel - with Michael May, Sheffield knife maker (#37)
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sheffield was the birthplace of stainless steel and pivotal in the Industrial Revolution. Cutlery and knives have been proudly stamped "Made in Sheffield" since 1871. My guest today is Michael May, an independent maker of knives in the old Portland Works in Sheffield. Michael keeps the old craft alive, in one of the buildings from when it started, having his precious Damascus steel hammered out in the original forge from back then. We talk about how becoming a knifemaker was a non-obvious, but necessary career evolution and the craft that goes into his knives.You can find Michael on Instagram as @michaelmayknives and on the web as https://michaelmayknives.com/Garmology is researched, booked, hosted, edited, published, paid for and everything else by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/garmologyNick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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