Stan Shaw 4 mins - credit AT Creative

Stan Shaw, who died in 2021 at the age of 94, was Sheffield's last 'little mester' - an independent knifemaker who was renowned worldwide for his craft. Now, with funds raised by the Stan Shaw Memorial Appeal through community donations and events, a heritage trail app is to share his journey over 80 years, ensuring his legacy lives on. Here, in his own words captured some years ago, he shares the joys of his craft and how he couldn't imagine ever doing anything else.