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Handcrafted Scissors and Shears Since 1902.

Since 1902, Ernest Wright has been dedicated to crafting fine handmade scissors and shears in Sheffield, England. Each pair embodies over a century of expertise and passion, meticulously crafted from high-quality carbon steel by master puttertogetherers who ensure every detail meets exacting standards.

Focused on enduring quality and timeless craftsmanship, Ernest Wright scissors are made to last a lifetime—tools you acquire once and cherish forever.

 
Sidebent Dressmaker Shears
Ernest Wright
Sidebent Dressmaker Shears
Price
$168.00USD
 
General Purpose Scissors
Ernest Wright
General Purpose Scissors
Price
$124.00USD
 
Turton Kitchen Scissors
Ernest Wright
Turton Kitchen Scissors
Price
$168.00USD
 
Antique Stork Scissors
Ernest Wright
Antique Stork Scissors
Price
$76.00USD

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metal scissors being sanded

Ernest Wright are committed to crafting scissors and shears with perfect performance.

grinding blade of metal scissors

The Wright family have been involved in the boring, hardening and tempering of scissors since at least the 1800’s.

grinding blade of scissors being made

A little tweak here, a little nudge there – it’s all about fine margins and deep knowledge.

Every putter brings their own touch to scissors-making; their own ingenuity. It’s only through keen focus and discipline that the craftsmen can take their own paths to arrive at the same perfect pattern of scissors or shears; the same level of performance.

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