POCKET KNIVES BY TREVOR ABLETT
- A SHEFFIELD 'LITTLE MESTER'
(A Traditional Master Craftsman)
Trevor Ablett is one of the few remaining craftsman knife makers in Sheffield - termed a "Little Mester" locally. Although he has passed his normal retirement age, Trevor has declared his intention of continuing to produce his hand-made pocket knife range which we make available to you via this web site.
These 100% Sheffield-made pocket knives come in a variety of styles and have handles made of Rosewood, Redwood, Sambar Stag, Bex or imported Buffalo Horn.
The knife blades are carbon steel and fold away safely for true pocket knife portability. A range of knife blade shapes can be ordered: Lambfoot, Farmer's, Pruner and Clip Point.
The pocket knife handles are single- or double-bolstered in brass depending on your choice. The pocket knives measure approx 3.5 inches in length for ease of carriage, storage and use (blade measurement includes the portion of the knife blade that incorporates the hinge inside the bolstered section; the cutting surface length will be shorter and, we understand, is within the legal permit to be carried by responsible persons under the age of 18).
Each pocket knife comes with a certificate of authenticity from Trevor Ablett. Each knife will be sent with either a 'Little Mesters' gift box or with a velvet pouch which you may use to carry the knife in your pocket to protect the handle from scratches from keys and coins.
Pocket knives are perfect to own. Ideal and thoughtful gifts for him or for her. Suitable for country life, gardening, hobbies, crafts and a thousand and one uses. A pocket knife is a great product that is hand made and a lasting souvenir of Sheffield, the traditional home of knife making.
YOU TUBE VIDEO OF TREVOR ABLETT AT WORK
MEDIA COVERAGE OF TREVOR ABLETT:
* GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER - in January and March 2010 Trevor Ablett made the UK national press with an excellent feature on his work skills.
* BBC TV
BBC2's Great British Railway Journeys broadcast in January 2011, and repeated July 2011 and June 2012, featured Trevor Ablett and his workshop-sharing associate Reg Cooper (the Bowie Knife maker).
You can catch the programme via YouTube at this link: Great British Railway Journeys (view from about 19 mins 30 secs into the clip).
* SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Trevor had a feature and photo in the Sunday Telegraph newspaper magazine in early 2011 relative to him being nominated for an award.
DELAYS
All this publicity has led to a flood of enquiries and orders for Trevor's handywork which is good for the recognition of his skills but which has led to a delay in the supply of knives. The delay from the Guardian and other coverage has caused a knock-on effect resulting in a permanent backlog situation which has endured for over 3 years.
As of mid 2013, we have a backlog of knife orders. We have very little
stock - see below for more details.
Trevor is doing his best to keep up with orders but demand is still high. He is one craftsman, working alone, and can only do what one man can do. Your patience is appreciated.
If you don't mind waiting a few weeks, please place your order and we
will despatch as soon as we can. We 'guess-timate' at 6-10 weeks for
new orders at the moment if we are out of stock of your preferred knife.
If you have a strict deadline date, please ask before ordering or explore the alternative Sheffield pocket knife maker below.
Please note that payment is made at the time of placing of the order. Our system does not have the capacity to defer the collection of payment so you could be paying for the order some time before the goods are received. If this is unacceptable, please do not order yet. However, customers who do pay now will naturally be given priority over those who merely register an interest.
Persons who order, pay, and then cancel before dispatch will be charged a fee of up to 10% of the value of the order to cover our un-recoverable payment-processing fees and our administration time.
UPDATE - MAY 2013: - We have a very limited number of Trevor
Ablett knives that are currently in stock. Please hurry as they are
sure to be snapped up soon. please see the table below showing Trevor
Ablett knives in stock.
If you are unwilling to wait, perhaps consider a knife by ARTHUR WRIGHT.
FEEDBACK RE POCKET KNIVES:-
We are getting some great feedback from our customers. Click here to read our Customer Feedback or scroll to the bottom of the page.
OR - AN ALTERNATIVE SHEFFIELD POCKET KNIFE MAKER
- Pocket Knives by ARTHUR
WRIGHT'S.
We are now able to offer you another Sheffield Pocket Maker's knives,
from Arthur Wright & Sons, which are mostly in stock and ready for immediate despatch. There are some subtle differences to Trevor Ablett's knives but the blades are the same carbon steel, the bolsters are single and made from nickel.
The knives will be supplied in velvet gift/carrying pouches.
We sent a number of A. Wright knives to a dealer in Australia and got back these comments:-
"Just a quick thank you for your prompt service, my order arrived today. I am very impressed with the workmanship and robust appearance of these beautiful pocket knives and I'm sure they will sell well."
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MORE FEEDBACK RE ARTHUR WRIGHT KNIVES:-
"Thanks for the Arthur Wright single blade. It is excellent.
Yours - JL, Orkney farmer."
"Arrived safely. Excellent knife, many thanks. TB."
"My Arthur Wright knife arrived yesterday, thank you. I am very pleased with the knife .... Thanks again.
- CM, Australia."
"Just letting you know I received my knife this morning and I am more than happy with it. Many thanks."
- BS, UK.
"Replacement knife received today. I'm completely satisfied with the Arthur Wright in place of the T. Ablett. Thank you for an excellent service."
- SG, UK
My Arthur Wright knife arrived today. A farmers knife with buffalo handle, so just a quick note to say thank you I'm absolutly delighted with it. I had originally ordered a Trevor Ablett penknife, but due to the huge demands on Trevor's order book, and due to your recomendation I switched, so thank you to Arthur Wright this is a really special penknife.
WDLH, UK
If you wish to avoid the long delay for Trevor Ablett knives, please follow the following link for a speedy supply of an Arthur Wright pocket knife.
To view the current range of pocket knives from
the Arthur Wright workshop, please click here - Arthur
Wright Pocket Knives
ABOUT THE KNIVES
CARBON STEEL
Carbon steel is not stainless steel but it can be kept bright and shiny with care. You should avoid leaving your knife to stand in a wet condition. Even the humidity in your house can tarnish the metal if not stored correctly. Certain corrosive liquids can cause staining e.g. if you use a knife to cut an apple, the acid in the apple juice will cause tarnishing. Even fingerprints can transfer moisture to the blade which might stain it. Always clean your knife after use, and store in a very dry location. Carbon steel has an advantage over normal stainless steel in that they can be produced with very sharp blades.
We have been advised that from 2013 onwards, an increasing number of Trevor Ablett knife blades will be made with stainless steel blades. By 2014, it is possible that all of his knives will be stainless steel.
MATERIALS USED
Please note that all materials used to make these knives are genuine, not artificial. Some sites we have seen offer goods with plastic or synthetic handles. Only genuine materials can be found here. (NB - we can sometimes supply Bex handles which is a synthetic substance fashioned to the shape of stag. If Bex is offered then this will be clearly stated with the accompanying description.)
TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME
We look forward to receiving enquiries from retailers of this type of
item e.g. gift shops, gardening suppliers, hobby shops, fishing equipment retailers, boating accessories, sporting/country goods, etc. Please order very early because this is a single master craftsman working as fast as he can to produce knives to a high standard of workmanship. If you would like stock for your retail establishment, please order well in advance of any deadline that you may have. Click here for our Trade Enquiry Form.
Because there is an element of hand-manufacture in the making of these knives, quoted
blade lengths should be regarded as approximate and may vary slightly.
Measurements include the whole of the blade length. The cutting portion
of the edge will be shorter and within legal limits for the carrying
of a pocket knife.
Clip Point
Blade Pocket Knife
Stag Handle (stag is being changed to Bone Stag - photos to follow)
Single Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
£39.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Ettrick
Pruner Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Buffalo Handle
3/3.5" knife blade
£36.60 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Ettrick
Pruner
Blade Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Redwood
Handle
3/3.5" knife blade
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Ettrick
Pruner Blade Pocket Knife
Stag Handle
Single Brass Bolster
3"/3.5" Knife Blade
£39.00 + p/p (+vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Farmers
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Buffalo Handle
£36.60 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Farmers
Blade Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Redwood Handle
3/3.5" knife blade
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Farmers
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Rosewood Handle
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Farmers
Blade Pocket Knife
Stag Handle (stag is being changed to Bone Stag - photos to follow)
Single Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
£39.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Farmers & Spearpoint Blades Pocket Knife
Single / Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Buffalo Handle
£48.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER HERE
Lambfoot Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Buffalo Handle
£36.60 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Lambfoot
Blade
Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Redwood Handle
3/3.5" knife blade
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Lambfoot
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Rosewood Handle
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Lambfoot Blade Pocket Knife
Stag Handle (stag is being changed to Bone Stag - photos to follow)
Single Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
£39.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Pruner
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Buffalo Handle
£36.60 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Pruner Blade
Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Redwood Handle
3/3.5" knife blade
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Pruner
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Rosewood Handle
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Pruner
Blade Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Stag Handle (stag is being changed to Bone Stag - photos to follow)
£39.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Clip Point
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Buffalo Handle
£36.60 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Clippoint
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Redwood Handle
3/3.5" knife blade
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Clip Point
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Rosewood Handle
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Ettrick
Lambfoot Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
2.5/3" knife blade
Buffalo Handle
£36.60 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Ettrick
Pruner Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
2.5/3" knife blade
Rosewood Handle
£35.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Ettrick Lambfoot Blade
Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Stag
Handle
2.5/3" knife blade
£39.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Farmers & Spearpoint Blades Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Stag Handle
£52.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Farmers & Clippoint Blades
Rosewood Handle Pocket knife
(new pattern)
£52.00
+ p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER HERE
Farmers & Clippoint Blades
Buffalo Handle Pocket knife
(new pattern)
Double Blades
£54.00
+ p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER HERE
Stag Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Ettrick Pruner & Lambfoot Blades
2.5/3" knife blade
£52.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Peach Pruner
Blade Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Buffalo Handle
3/3.5" knife blade
£36.60 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Buffalo
Handle Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Clippoint & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£48.00 / £54.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Pruner & Clippoint Blades Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
3/3.5" knife blade
Buffalo Handle
£48.00 / £54.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Rosewod Handle Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Clippoint & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£52.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Buffalo Handle Pocket Knife
Double Brass Bolster
Farmers & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£48.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Rosewood Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Farmers & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£46.00 / £52.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Redwood Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Farmers & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£46.00 / £52.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Buffalo Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Lambfot & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£49.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Rosewood Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Lambfot & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£47.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Rosewood Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Pruner & Farmers Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£47.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Buffalo Handle Pocket Knife
(new pattern)
Double Brass Bolster
Pruner & Spearpoint Blades
£54.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Redwood Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Pruner & Spearpoint Blades
3/3.5" knife blade
£47.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
Stag Handle Pocket Knife
Single Brass Bolster
Double Blades (can vary)
3/3.5" knife blade
£51.00 + p/p (+ vat in EU) ORDER
HERE
VELVET POUCH or GIFT BOX
Pocket Knives are supplied with a Velvet Pouch which looks good and which you can use to carry the knife in your pocket to protect from scratching of the handle by your keys or coins, or supplied with a 'Little Mesters' Gift Box.
Make your selection on the Order Form.
A velvet pouch or gift box will be supplied with each knife (or both). If no choice is made, we will send you a velvet pouch (make your selection on the specific knife page within the shopping cart).
(if a velvet pouch or gift box is not required, please ask as the site defaults to including one or the other).
My order has arrived and I am very happy with my purchase!
All the best, LE, USA
Thank you, the 2 knives arrived today and are wonderful.
Regards, CL, New Zealand
Many apologies for not notifying you of the receipt of the pocket knives I ordered, as I promised to do. They were gifts and so were forwarded. You will be pleased to know that one of the recipients, a friend for over sixty years who does his own skinning and carving and who used to do his own slaughtering as well, said that his knife (two-bladed with a stag handle: he lives in Scotland) was very sharp, sharper than his carving knife! As one who lived in Sheffield for part of the war years (coals to Newcastle, since it was to avoid The Blitz ) and visited my aunt and uncle there a number of times afterwards, I feel a great kinship with the city. My daughter, another of the recipients, did her second degree there also. I'm thinking of ordering one for myself, though I've got a good knife that my wife bought me.
Sorry to write at such length, but please feel free to select from this reply for advertising purposes on your web-site if it is any use.
Yours, MR
I just wanted to let you know that the first knife, of the two that I ordered, has arrived today in the mail.
The knife is just great. I am very pleased. Thank you very much!
Please let me know when the second knife is on its way in the post.
I have a couple of friends who are quite enthusiastic about the knife which I received and there seems to be an interest among them to also order a knife or two.
DH, Germany
The knives were received yesterday, many thanks for dealing with my order so promptly.
They are fantastic, such great quality - I will definitely be ordering myself one in a few months. Kind regards TS, UK
We have received our pocket knife and my husband is very pleased with it. Many thanks for a great service.
Regards, Mrs JD, UK
Arrived last week. Very happy with it. Thanks a lot. CP, UK
The knife is absolutely beautiful. David will love it. Well worth the wait - thank you. JB, UK
Knife arrived on 14th. looks great. Many thanks KH, UK
I just want to thank you for a very prompt delivery, and say how pleased I am with the pocket knife made by Trevor Ablett, the quality and the workmanship is amazing. I will be ordering more of Trevor's knifes in the future.
Many thanks,
Allan, UK
Just to let you know that the order arrived today here in good order. My compliments and thanks to you and to Mr. Ablett.
Kind Regards, GB, Canada
Excellent work, flattering to the hand and real satisfaction.
Congratulation to your extraordinary skills and work Mr.Ablett.
MS, Switzerland
Thanks so much for the prompt delivery, received my order Saturday. Pls also thank Mr Ablett, he's a star, working very hard I think, beautiful work a true craftsman.
Kind regards, JR, UK
Hello there
Would just like to say received both parts of my order and i am highly pleased with them. It is such a pleasure to have such things of great craftmanship much obliged thank you once again.
regards PW, UK
Just received the pocket knife. It is as good as the picture on web-site. Many thanks.
Regards SM, UK
We have received the knife from you today, thank you. My husband is delighted with it! I thought I would let you know of it's safe delivery.
Kind Regards, NA, Spain
I received the full pruner, Very nice knife, It was all I thought it would be, The extra 1/2" makes a lot of difference for me as I have large hands.
Thanks again Sir, For helping me get this excellent Trevor Ablett knife! and for another great knife for my collection!
TF, KY, USA
The Trevor Ablett farmer’s knife arrived safe and sound today. May I take this opportunity to thank you for your flexibility
and understanding in assisting me with my order.
It goes without saying the knife itself is superb and will rapidly achieve treasured possession status!
Kind regards IH, UK
Received the knife today. It's beautiful. Thank You!!!
-JS, NYPD
Many thanks: knife delivered today. A really impressive piece of work and it is made in England! (which is very important to me and well worth the additional cost over some supposedly American knives that are really made in China)
LV, UK
My order arrived a couple of days ago and I could not be happier with the knives. One is for my son who is enlisting in the Army, and the other is for my father, who recently suffered a minor stroke.
Please pass on my thanks to Trevor for his wonderful work. And many thanks to you for coordinating the engraving of the knives and keeping me updated.
Merry Christmas, Very Sincerely, MF, UK
Have just received my second Trevor Ablitt pocket knife, thank both yourself and Trevor for the early delivery , and again for the superb quality. There will certainly more orders from me in the future.
. yours BH, UK
Please pass on my thanks to Mr ABLETT who made the pocket knife. I received my 'farmers stag' in excellent time and it is now honed and stropped. Great to think that it was formed in the hands of a craftsman.
WS, UK
Needless to say, I am absolutely thrilled with the knife, which arrived two days ago. I had it engraved, I refused to let it out of my sight,
so they did it there, in Old English script, on the premises!!
If there’s any chance I could buy another, just like it, please let me know.
I know nothing about knives, but I can tell how beautifully balanced this work of art is. It’s not just knife and one is one I know
my grandson will treasure forever.
Many thanks for your customer service support as well as affirming my faith in Sheffield products. They’re the best! JM, USA.
Many thanks Robert Day.
It was worth the wait, and it's quite magnificent! Thank you for keeping
an eye on my order, and getting it to me in great shape.
With best regards
NM, UK
My knife arrived his morning. What craftsmanship. Tell Trevor I'm over
the moon, the quality is superb, well worth the wait thanks and sorry
I've been a pain. Will be ordering another when I get back off holiday
cheers and thanks again.
KG, UK
Thanks
very much, arrived today, husband very happy, at last!
CMB, UK
Just a quick note to let you know that the knife arrived in today’s
post – it is really, really beautiful! Thank you so much for getting
this off so quickly, it’s really appreciated.
Many thanks and very best wishes,
FD, Scotland
Thank you a superb pocket knife I will use and treasure.
DN, UK
I just received my knife. I truly love it and I can tell that's a Masterpiece!
A treat from England!
Thank you,
B, Texas
The
knife I ordered for my husband arrived today and it was well worth the
wait. It is beautiful, truly the work of a fine craftsman.
We are not wealthy, and I was being a little frivolous ordering such
a wonderful knife, but it replaces an Sheffield-made old timer that
my husband lost last summer and missed. It's a tool he used every day
as he will his new one. It went right into his pocket after a good deal
admiration.
So, that said, I do hope that this finds Trevor feeling a good deal
better than he did last fall. I would appreciate it if you could pass
along yet another bit of praise for his wonderful work.
The very best,
MC, Lochiel, Glengarry Country, Ontario
My Trevor Ablett knife arrived
safely today.
Thank you. Worth the wait !
KM, Australia
Just a line to express my gratitude for the wonderful piece of craftsmanship
I received a couple of weeks ago. The waiting time was justified.
I have taken a little time out fully to appreciate the knife and am
delighted with it.
Please tell Mr Ablett that his dedication and perfectionism is very
much appreciated.
All best,
CA, UK
I received my pocket knife yesterday & I am delighted with it. It
was certainly worth the four month wait. It feels very special having
a craftsman made knife.Im showing it off to everyone Send my thanks
to Trevor.
All the best.
CR, UK
Well, you'll never guess what - the knife arrived today!
Many thanks for all your help - it's really a piece of craftsmanship,
and will be put to good use.
All the best
NG, Toronto, Canada
My order of three knives has been received and I would just like to
say many thanks.
My husband & two sons are very appreciative of the quality and craftsmanship
of the knives.
May the orders keep flooding in and again thank you.
JR, Wales
The knife arrived with the postman this morning. It's really lovely,
my Dad will be delighted.
Thanks,
ML, UK
Just taken delivery of my pruning knife. It was ordered as a present
for my wife who is delighted with it. Please pass on my thanks to Trevor;
it’s great to own a real piece of quality workmanship.
I will be spend the summer sitting on the patio watching my wife work
busily in the garden pausing only when it’s time to make me a cup of
tea.
Many thanks for your help and regards to Trevor.
BC, UK
Just to say the knives have arrived and are so high quality it was
definitely worth the wait!
I can't wait to get back into the garden and start using them.
IM, UK
Just wanted to say a big thank you to you, your staff and Trevor.
My Pocket knife arrived safely today and i am over the moon with. The
wait has just made it better. I will be ordering another 2 or 3 for
presents for my relatives which i will purchase soon.
Thanks again for the updates and best wishes to you and Trevor.
Kind Regards,
JW, UK
The knife has just arrived, and once again is absolutely excellent...
I'm sure the final recipient will be more than pleased with it. And
so I thought it was about time that I ordered one for myself, so I'll
put in an order on your web site asap! I appreciate that the double
bolster models seem to be more popular than the singles, but to me that
extra bit of brass makes all the difference. And there's no problem
with the wait - the final product is worth it.
JT, UK
Got the knives, thank you. They are lovely. Can you tell me the exact
type of steel used in the blades? (The blades are carbon steel.)
C.O. UK
The knife arrived today and it is magnificent. Thank you very much.
HP, UK
Recieved the knife in yesterdays post. Well pleased!
Thanks,
CG, UK
Thank you for the order which arrived yesterday. Please pass on to
Trevor they were both worthwhile waiting for and I look forward to receiving
the one with the buffalo horn handle.
RO, UK
.. just to say the knife arrived safely today. I am very pleased with
it and it was worth the wait.
Many thanks and best wishes
AH, UK
Both the knives in my order have now arrived, thank you.
Very pleased with them. Worth the wait!
CB, UK
I am now the proud owner of 3 very beautiful handmade knives , thanks
very much , best wishes to you and Trevor.
RP, UK
I had ordered my Farmers Blade Pocket Knife Double Brass Bolster Buffalo
Handle back in March. I received it this morning. I'd like to say that
the wait was really worth it. It's wonderful to see such a meticulous
handcrafted piece. If only all purchased items would be as good quality
as this knife. Thanks TW Ablett for his wonderful work. Long last the
artisan trade in this country.
Thank you,
FB, UK
Thank you. It arrived safely and it's lovely.
JF, UK
I received my knife order a few weeks ago and I would like you to
know that I am absolutely delighted with it. It is a superb example
of Sheffield craftmanship which I hope will continue well into the future.
Please pass on my thanks to Trevor Ablett with my sincere good wishes
that his business will continue to thrive. His family too deserve thanks
for their patience as I am aware from previous messages he has had to
work long hours to fulfill orders.
sincerely, OP, UK
My knife arrived last week, and very beautiful it is too. Definitely
worth the wait.
Thanks, NS, UK
Just to say that the first part of my order has arrived and that I'm
very pleased with the quality and workmanship - a long wait but well
worth it!
Please pass on my thanks to Trevor for the way in which he has held
his standards as he works through the order backlog.
Much appreciated, Yours sincerely, JS, UK
Thanks for my knife, which I have now received and please pass my
thanks on to Trevor – it’s a thing of beauty.
Regards SW, UK
I received my Trevor Ablett pocket knife in the post this morning.
It is what I had hoped, a beautifully made (and practical) object which
speaks of something hand made. No doubt will last my life out.
Many thanks (and for your patience when i have complained about the
delay).
JC, France
I am absolutely chuffed to say that the package arrived this morning.
Trevor's knife is a wonderful object and I want to order another of
Trevor's - are there some which are on a somewhat shorter delivery than
others?
Please pass on my thanks to Trevor - he is obviously a very gifted craftsman
and I am saddened to think that his skills won't be effectively passed
on.
Best wishes, SC, UK
Thank you for this notification and just to let you know that the
first two arrived today - perfectly lovely. Do please thank Trevor;
they will be treasured. I look forward to receiving my remaining four
in due course.
Best wishes, DP, UK
Said knife has arrived. I am very pleased . Well worth the wait!
Regards NB, UK
Hi i recievd my order today and it was well worth the wait.Thanks
AH, UK
It was a long wait but worth it - my Trevor Ablett knife arrived today
and it looks and feels superb. My old swiss army penknife may have a
few more tricks up its sleeve but it can't compare in quality.
Please pass on my appreciation to Trevor.
Regards JW, UK
I have just received the knife and just wanted to say how delighted
I am with the craftsmanship. It is a truly beautiful piece of work and
a testament to Mr Abletts skill.
Regards KW, UK
Just to say a big thanks - knife arrived yesterday, and a work of
art it is too.
Please pass my thanks and regards on to Trevor - great job.
Cheers, MG, London
I want to thank you for the receipt of the penknife. I’m jealous and
should have ordered one for myself. However I will be happy to pass
it on to my friend as a present.
Regards JW, UK
Trevor's knives are brilliant in my view. I just paid for 4 Rosewood
handled Clip points (TA-Clppt-RWood) by PayPal - one for me & one
each for my brothers.
Thank you so much.
Kind Regards, MH, Australia
Dear Robert
I received my parcel this morning, safely and in good condition, thank
you; I am well pleased with the contents.
Many thanks for all your help with the purchase of this knife. I am
sure the intended recipient will be proud to own it.
Regards, J
Hi Robert
just to let you know that the knife arrived safe & sound this morning.
What can I say? Superb customer service - thank you.
I only wish all businesses were as good with communication & quick with
delivery.
I'm very impressed with Trevor's work & look forward to doing business
with you again.
Best regards, C.
Dear Mr Day,
Just to let you know the knife arrived today and it is just what I wanted.
I am sure my husband will be delighted with the gift.
Regards. JG
Dear Robert,
Thank you for my knife. I am delighted with it. One thing, I rounded
the right angled part of the blate which displaces the spring upon pulling
the knife open. I found this made the knife easier to open using a pinching
between finger and thumb rather than using the nail notch. Perhaps you
might want to pass that on. Again many thanks.
Regards.
JL
Hi Robert,
I received my knife yesterday. It came in the morning. I am very happy
with it and glad I waited.
I can't believe how well it is finished considering the time it must
take. I really wish I had a genuine need to use it and rely on it, as
I am sure it would never let me down.
I am going to sharpen it and use it wherever I can (and buy another
to keep boxed for my collection).
If you see him, tell him some fella was really happy and proud to own
one of his knives.
thanks again
KB
Hello Robert,
My pocket knife, ordered yesterday afternoon, arrived this morning -
that's great service! I'm sure my brother-in-law in Canada will be really
impressed by the craftsmanship when he receives it at Christmas.
Thank you very much,
GE
Dear Robert,
I'm delighted to report the arrival of a razor sharp pocket knife. It's
a beauty and great to think that it is a British made tool.
Many thanks for your speed and efficiency,
RT
Many thanks for the pocket knife received today.
I am sure it will be appreciated by my father in Australia.
Best wishes
MR
Robert
The knife arrived promptly this morning.
Excellent service and an excellent item.
Many thanks
Chris
Hi Robert,
The knife arrived today, safe and sound.
It was just what I wanted.
Thanks.
LR, New Zealand
Dear Mr Day,
I am writing to thank you for the knife I bought which arrived yesterday.
A fine example of craftsmanship.
Regards, T, Scotland
Robert,
The pocket knife arrived today and looks great. I’m sure the bull calves
are starting to feel nervous.
Thanks and regards
SW, Australia
Thank you, the knife arrived the next day, I am very pleased with
it's quality.
JP, UK
Hello Robert,
Just to confirm that the knife arrived safely. It is a pleasure to use
and a real piece of craftmanship. Thank you very much for your exellent
product and excellent service.
Kind Regards, J, UK
I just received my new pocket knife... wow this is a perfect knife
and very fast and excellent shipping too.
MM, Canada
Hi, Just a quick e-mail to say thanks.
The pocket knife arrived today. Very pleased with the product.
cheers SW
Robert,
I have received my pocket knife thank you.
A great work knife for life.
Many thanks.
PC, UK
Pocket knife received this morning. Very pleased with it. Great workmanship.
Many thanks
RH, UK
Hi Robert,
Just to let you know received the Pocket Knife in the post today.
Very pleased - Much better with the buffalo handle (than stag) as less
bulky.
Many thanks Jr, UK
Hi just to let you know that i have just received my knife thank you
very much for your efficient service!
All the best.
IH, UK
Hello Rob,
I just got my knife its 100% what i wanted. My dad took a look and now
he wants one so i'll sort that out next week.
cheers mate
all the best DS
Hi Robert,
just to let you know that my Ablett clippoint arrived today, thankyou
very much for your impeccable service. This was the first time I have
used your company but I can assure you it won't be the last, thanks
once again.
PS
Hi Robert,
Just to confirm that the Pocket Knife arrived yesterday. Sorry couldn't
mail you as I was 'in and out'. Knife is just as described on your web
page and will make an excellent gift, as intended. Thank you for sending
it so promptly. Hope we have cause to do business again.
Thanks, once again.
Regards S.
Robert,
Got the knife yesterday. Very pleased with it. Thanks for the prompt
delivery.
ID
Hi Robert!
I have just received my knife!
Nice Job, thank you very much.
Saludos.
PC, Spain
Hi! The knife arrived safely and is excellent quality, thank you.
My Dad will love this and enjoy it for many years as it is a quality
tool.
DJ, UK
Robert
Item arrived safely, thank you. It has a nice weight to it.
I may purchase another one as a birthday present in the next couple
of weeks. I will contact you.
Thanks.
PS, Scotland
Hi Robert
Knife received today. Very nice piece.
Many thanks
TL, UK
Hi Robert
Many thanks for very quick delivery off knife, it's a 65th birthday
present for my uncle who I know will be very pleased with it.
Again thanks for quick dispatched living in the highlands off Scotland
most on line orders take much longer to be received.
Yours
EF, Scotland
Hello Robert,
A line to let you know that the order turned up today in fine condition.
Please pass on my thanks to Mr. Ablett for a beautifully made and finished
knife.
Regards
RC, France
Robert
I recieved the Knife today.
Thank you for this excellent product and great service.
Regards JV, UK
Hi Robert,
The knife arrived.
Very nice.
Thanks, EU, Netherlands
Hi
It arrived this morning, safe and sound. It's lovely, thank you very
much!
SL, UK
Dear Mr. Day.
Thank you for your assistance. The knives arrived last Friday. they
are the best examples of knifemaking I have ever seen. This is the first
time I have knowingly purchased hand made knives.
I am saving one of the two for a gift. It will go to the lead construction
boss on the crew who is doing some remodelling on our home. I started
out by giving surpluss new knives to one of his sons, then I decided
I would give a knife to each of he crew. I am all done except for E....
When we near completeion in a month or so, I will present it to him
in front of his sons and other workers. A fine tribute to a long time
contractor to receive a beautiful hand made knife.
When you next speak with Mr. Ablett, tell him for me we are all in great
admiration of his work in San Antonio, Texas. Expect another order soon.
With great appreciation, I remain.
DAW, Attorney at Law, Texas, USA
Hi Robert
Knives arrived safe and sound today.
Many thanks to you and Trevor (great knives, great service)
PB, UK
Robert
Recieved knife today great product and service
Regards JV, UK
Hello
Safely received, and very pleased with it, many thanks
SH, UK
Thank you for speedy delivery of penknife. Ordered Wednesday 17th
and arrived the following day.
As this is a present for my son-in-law for Christmas my husband was
most impressed with the quality of the knife. He says it is really a
rolls royce of pocketknives, which our son-in-law will carry when he
is walking the english fells during the holidays.
Wish everyone had such a splendid service as yours.
Regards MW, Scotland
Dear Robert
I acknowledge receipt of the Pocket knife.
I would like to thank you for your assistance and it is great to see
that Sheffield is still producing such good quality products.
Regards, PS, UK
Dear Robert,
My TWA double bolster buffalo Barlow clip arrived in this morning's
post, and very beautiful it is, too!
Very many thanks for your superbly prompt and efficient service!
With best wishes,
HM, UK
Hi Mr. Day
Just to let you know that I received the pocket knife today. I'm very
pleased with it and looking forward to buy the double blade soon.
Thanks for your service.
best regards
MB, Malta
Hi, Mr Day
Just to let you know I received the double stag pocket knife and I,m
very pleased with it.
best regards
MB, Malta
My TWA (Trevor W Ablett) stag single bolster Barlow clip arrived safe
and sound in my post this morning. Many thanks for your efficient and
speedy service!
Best regards,
HM, UK
Hi Robert
Knife received today. It's exactly what I wanted and will be a fantastic
gift for my work colleague. Sheffield craftsmanship, just like the old
days ! My compliments to all concerned.
Very best wishes
RW, Scotland
Dear Robert,
Many thanks for the prompt delivery of the pocket knife, and your quality
service. I think this is a class product, showing fine craftmanship.
Thanks to Trevor Ablett for this fine example of a pocket knife, by
a true craftsman.
Sincerely, RH, UK
Dear Robert
Thank you for your excellent customer service! My Dad is going to be
very pleased with his knife.
Kind regards NB, UK
Hi All,
Pocket knife arrived safely to-day.
Excellent service and product,
Please pass on my regards to Trevor for a excellent product.
Best regards to all.
JHB, UK
Hello Robert
My knife arrived today many thanks it is wonderful.
It is great to have finally found a real handmade knife that is legal
too.
I have collected many knives over the years and this will make a great
addition to them.
I will enjoy having this trusty little fella in my pocket every day
as the government has decreed that my previous pocket knife has become
an offensive weapon along with about 20 or so of it's mates very worrying!!!!
Once again many thanks and kind regards
DH, UK
Top quality pocket knife. Very pleased with it.
RL, UK
The knife arrived today well packed and in good condition.
Thank you for an efficient and speedy service.
I look forward to using it soon.
Regards NR, UK
Just Wanted to Let you know Mr. Day that I couldn't be more pleased
with the pocket knife that i purchased truly a custom item my regards
to MR. Ablett and the quality of workmanship that he does.
CC, Texas
Hello Robert,
Many thanks for the prompt delivery of the above knife and even more
thanks to T W Ablett for his fine craftsmanship. I am absolutely delighted
with the knife and hope to use it for many years before I pass it on
to my grandson. This knife replaces a pocket knife I inherited from
my father, who used it regularly for many years – that one was made
by Brookes & Cookes and is still a fine blade but there is not much
of it left now!
Unfortunately, honing the blade over so many years have worn it away
so much, it was time to look for a replacement. I trust my new pocket
knife will be as good.
Many thanks again,
Regards, FR, UK
Just to let you know the pocket knife arrived safely and I am delighted
with it.
Thanks PC, UK
Thank you for the two pocket knives which arrived today. One of these
is a 21st birthday present for my daughter's young man - I hope he'll
be as pleased as I am going to be with the other one!
We had popped into Bath to a huntin' and shootin' shop that I'd bought
penknives from before. The shop turned out to have closed up, so I was
pleased to find Trevor's wares on your web site. With the hand finish,
presentation box and certificate, I'm certain yours was a much better
choice.
Best regards and thank you again,
BE, UK
Hello,
The knife has come today and very beautiful thanks.
and i hope to use it for many years.
FG, Netherlands
Both knives safely received this morning.
Sadly, it is increasingly rare these days to see such wonderful workmanship.
Both knives will be treasured and used in the knowledge they were hand
made by a craftsman with very special skills. Please pass on my most
sincere thanks and compliments to Trevor.
Kindest regards, PW
Thank you very much for the penknife and for the effort you made to
get it to me in time for my husband's birthday. He is delighted with
it and said how nice it is to have something handmade by a craftsman.
I really appreciate your good service.EH, UK
Dear Robert
The pruner knife arrived this morning - it is a beautiful object and
will be treasured and hopefully used on my roses shortly!
Again very many thanks for your excellent service
p.s. Please tell Mr Ablett I will be talking about him and his skills
on Thursday evening, using the Guardian article as a reading text ...
SM, UK
Hi, Thanks ever so much for getting me my knife. It arrived this morning.
Amazing quality, will be recommending.
Thanks, GO, Wales
The Ablett knife arrived Saturday. I am very pleased with it. It exceeds
my expectations.
JW, UK
Just to say the pocket knife arrived safely yesterday. I think it
is lovely, and I am sure my husband will be thrilled, when he sees it
on his birthday on Monday. Please tell Trevor how pleased I am, and
what marvellous work he does.
Very many thanks to you both.
Kind regards PO, UK
Thanks for sending the knife so promptly, Robert. This is to confirm
safe arrival today. It's all that was promised - beautifully made and
finished. It's still a bit stiff to open and close, but I think that
will ease off with use.
Thanks again,
PJ, UK
The knife arrived today all in perfect order. It really is a beautiful
product that I am glad to have. Many thanks.
SM, Ireland
I received the Clip point Blade knife with Rosewood Handle today and
was very pleased with it. Thank you very much.
Best Regards, WCA, USA
I received my knife today – I’m very pleased with it – the quality
just shines through!
Thanks, PB, France
A line to thank you for my knife which arrived in this mornings post,
a very fine piece of work indeed.
Thanks again, TU, UK
Received the two pruner blade knifes today, absolutely delighted with
them. Looking forward to receiving the lambfoot knife.
many thanks, NS, UK
I received my pocket knife this week and wanted to let you know that
it had arrived safely and that I am absolutely delighted with it. What
a superb piece of Sheffield craftsmanship that I will treasure (and
use!)
Please pass on my appreciation to Trevor for his fine work.
Kind regards RS, UK
Many thanks for your prompt response. The first knife arrived with
todays mail. It's an absolute beauty - well worth the wait - and worth
double what you've charged. I look forward to receiving the other at
a later date. And please don't pressure Trevor too much - he's a National
Treasure.
All regards, JS, Australia
Order arrived saturday morning (17th), and they are beautifully crafted.
many thanks, JW, UK
Thanks - pen-knives arrived today, I am very pleased with the quality
of them - if you have the opportunity please pass my thanks and congratulations
to Trevor.
Regards, MB, UK
I received the stag handle clip point blade today. What a beautiful
piece of work. Many thanks. It was worth the wait!
Cheers MM, UK
Got the knife today. Really pleased with it and well worth the wait
- so much so that I will be ordering again as presents for friends.
Kind regards SM, UK
Just to advise that the second knife arrived on Thursday, I delivered
it to my father today, he is absolutely delighted, well worth the wait!
Many thanks, JB, UK
I am pleased to confirm that I have now received my pocket knife,
and am very pleased with it. I can see what the difference is between
this knife and the ordinary high street product. As a forester, I alway
have a need to carry a pocket knife for little tasks and the knife feels
great in my palm. I will teasure it. Please pass on my thanks and compliments
to Trevor.
Regards, AE, UK
Hello Robert the knife arrived the other day and very nice it is too,
well worth the wait! All the best, MW, Japan
Just to say the knife is wonderful and was very well received for
my partner for whom this one was a present.
Best, NB, UL
Just to let you know that the knife arrived today. It’s smashing.
Thank you.
Regards, GM, UK
I ordered my knife at the end of January, and it's just arrived. Well
worth the wait, it's a thing of great beauty and I'm pleased that some
good things are still made in England!
JN, UK
Letting you know that the two-bladed Trevor Ablett knife arrived safely
today. Another beautiful piece of workmanship which I am sure will give
me a lifetime's excellent service. Thank you (and Trevor!) again.
Regards, JH, UK
Received and very pleased indeed! well worth the wait.
RS, UK (owing to huge demand, customer RS had to wait 4 months)
Received the knife today and find it superb. Thank you for the great
service.
Best regards, ML, Finland
My husband received his stag handled knife yesterday. Thank you very
much for your service! He is very happy with it!
Sincerely, TC, USA
After our previous exchanges of emails, the least I can do is to tell
you that the knife arrived in the post this morning. I'm delighted to
own an example of the work of one of the last Little Mesters, and I'm
pleased to say it was worth the wait (and well worth the price). My
thanks to you, and of course to Trevor Ablett. PDL, UK
Thank you, All 3 knives have been received now. They are outstanding.
I would like more for my own use.
Can I order 2 more ...
MH, Australia
The knife I ordered arrived last week, and looks great. The young
man it is destined for will be very happy with it indeed, and I'm sure
it will give him many years of service.
I know that you still have a hugely long waiting list, so I'm going
to put in another order asap for myself, and I'll be prepared to wait.
Best wishes, JT, UK
Subject: My knife
It just arrived!
A long wait, but totally worth it.
The knife is like a little jewel: perfect craftsmanship!
Just ordered 4 more!
JW, UK
Just a note to thank you for my knife received today, which was definitely
worth waiting for.
The knife is magnificent and I shall be obliged if you will pass my
thanks on to Trevor.
Regards RC, UK
My order arrived yesterday safe and sound.
Well after a long wait all I can say is that it was well worth waiting
for.
Please pass on my thanks to Trevor.
My wife now wants a pruning knife so I will be ordering again soon.
Regards, BC, UK
The pocket knives have arrived and are fine examples. Trevor has done
an excellent job on both. They compare very well with my other high-end
pocket knives in terms of fit and finish. I just could not be more pleased.
Thank you - it was worth the wait!
SC, UK
Please pass my sincere thanks to Trevor Ablett for receipt of his
pocket knife, box and certificate. My husband placed the order back
in February and I received it a couple of weeks ago. Very belated as
a Valentines present but wow what a fabulous gift. It's a most beautiful
knife to be used in my garden. I can't wait to find a spare time slot
to christen it by taking some yew cuttings.
Yours sincerely
KF,UK
Just to let you know that my knife has arrived - it looks very nice
and I look forward to using it soon. I hope to order a couple more later
this week, hopefully for arrival by mid- December.
Best wishes CS, UK
Pen Knives received. Many thanks. I’d forgotten how beautiful they
are. (my brother-in-law was given one by his daughter who lives in Sheffield
). My son and son-in-law are highly delighted with their belated birthday
presents.
SK, UK
(My husband is 65 in 3 years time – should I place my order now????!!!!!!!)
:)
"This is just to let you know I received both knives today and m absolutely
delighted with them. I'm also impressed with your speedy service and
look forward to doing business with you again soon.
Thank you and keep up the good work!
Regards, I.P.
"A fine example of craftsmanship."
T, Scotland
"-a
beautifully made and finished knife."
RC, France
"The
knives arrived last Friday. They are the best examples of knifemaking
I have ever seen."
DAW, Texas
Trevor Ablett made the UK national press with an excellent feature on his work skills.
