Hippogriff Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 I knew there was a lead time... and I was relaxed about that. I was even OK giving them a lot of time... but now it's gone a little bit too far, even for my relaxed approach to life. I would just like that they might respond to their own on-line Contact Form... they do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I knew there was a lead time... and I was relaxed about that. I was even OK giving them a lot of time... but now it's gone a little bit too far, even for my relaxed approach to life. I would just like that they might respond to their own on-line Contact Form... they do not. I'm generally pretty laid back too...But hey...They're taking the proverbial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Don't cut up rough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidinsheff Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I was bought some lovely cutlery from a charity shop. The real stuff and not just with Made in Sheffield on it but with the manufacturers stamps. I believe it was the Sally Army charity shop but you could try others in your neighbourhood. Worth a go. Have you thought about maybe buying a Bowie Knife? I know they're expensive but genuine. http://www.steelcitycutlery.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippogriff Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) I'm generally pretty laid back too...But hey...They're taking the proverbial... I spoke to them, as they don't answer emails, and I've been told (straight away he knew I'd be chasing the scissors, before I even said my name or order #) that they'll be with me in 3 weeks... he wasn't surprised I'd ordered them in mid-April and heard nothing... sheer volume of orders and sheer lack of putter-togetherers it seems. At least they answered the phone. ---------- Post added 30-08-2017 at 09:21 ---------- Have you thought about maybe buying a Bowie Knife? I know they're expensive but genuine. http://www.steelcitycutlery.com I have bought a bunch of Dymondwood knives - spent hundreds on them, but I have got a good selection for gifts I've given out. I've bought from The Famous Sheffield Shop and from Sheffield Scene. Plus I ordered 5 more 6" directly from Staniforth's website... well, over the phone, and I got the best discount here. The Famous Sheffield Shop will give you a discount if you buy more than 1. Sheffield Scene won't give any discount, plus they are the most expensive (I had to buy 1 x 8" Cook's from here as nowhere else had any). Staniforth's website / phone person, will give a discount and free postage too. So - yes - I actually bought a lot of those knives... 3 x 8" Cook's, 6 x 6" Cook's, 1 x 4" Cook's and 1 x Santoku.... all given-out, none for myself. I like them! The recipients have all expressed pleasure in receiving them. I always point out the Made in Sheffield mark. Edited August 30, 2017 by Hippogriff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Y'know, I was aware of that shop... but I had not associated it with quality - more with tourist type 'tat' (that sounds harsher than it's meant to be). Is my feeling on this totally incorrect? Sheffield Scene sells good quality Sheffield made cutlery, unlike the Sheffield Shop which stocks some foreign made cutlery and kitchen knives. I worked in the trade for fifty years and I know quality when I see it, the S/S cutlery that's sold in the Millennium Gallery is all from Japan and China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I spoke to them, as they don't answer emails, and I've been told (straight away he knew I'd be chasing the scissors, before I even said my name or order #) that they'll be with me in 3 weeks... he wasn't surprised I'd ordered them in mid-April and heard nothing... sheer volume of orders and sheer lack of putter-togetherers it seems. At least they answered the phone. Sounds to me like they might have a few job opportunities for the right candidate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaJones76 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 You may be waiting a while longer if you are on the waiting list - I have heard on the grapevine that the current owner of Ernest Wright passed away a few days ago, not very pleasant circumstances either but thats not for this forum, just letting you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodie Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Correct Emma. Nick sadly passed away last week. I know what happened but it's not for me to say, especially on here. The company are still working and trading at the moment and meetings are to be had. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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