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    Default Blade forger Sheffield

    Interesting video featuring Albert Craven a blade forger from Sheffield, showing his craft.

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    Wow! It's amazing that he is still doing this after 72 years. I think he said he was trained by the company Joseph Rodgers. A true craftsman!
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    That's fantastic - thanks for sharing! I love watching true craftsmen work.
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    Just a lovely gentleman who is rightly proud of his craft. Thanks for posting.

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    That was great. A great example of that generation of men.
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    men that took pride in a job well done jimmy thanks for posting its a cool vid
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    Very interesting video of a Art that's almost lost except for a few Artisan knife makers.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Interesting video featuring Albert Craven a blade forger from Sheffield, showing his craft.
    LOL! When I first read the title -- "Blade Forger Sheffield", I was certain it was a warning about someone making imitation Sheffield blades... "knock-offs". What a pleasant surprise!
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    Albert Craven legacy will surely live in all of his forging!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Albert Craven legacy will surely live in all of his forging!
    While we forage for his forgings. That would be a cool Custom User Title... "Forages for Forgings" (but I'll stick with the one I've got)

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