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BBC News
12 hours ago
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Bust of Sheffield's 'last little mester' Stan Shaw unveiled
A bust of a craftsman described as a "Sheffield cutlery legend" and the last of the city's "little mesters" has been unveiled at his former Stan Shaw spent almost 80 years hand-crafting blades for customers, including members of the Royal Family and famous rockstars, before his death aged 94 in bronze likeness, created by Sheffield artist Chris Denham, has been mounted on a plinth at Kelham Island Museum, where Mr Shaw worked from 2009 until his retirement in Shaw's son Kevan said: "He was just our dad when he was alive, but after his death, we suddenly realised how well-thought-of and important he was to Sheffield." The "little mesters" were a network of self-employed and specialised metalworkers in the city who rose to fame during the Victorian Shaw became an apprentice when he was 14 years old and spent the rest of his working life forging, grinding and finishing Elizabeth II and members of Elvis Presley's band were among those who received Denham, also a friend of Mr Shaw and his family, created a clay sculpture of the craftsman's head, which was scanned using laser technology to produce two accurate metallic other, which was made from stainless steel, is already on display at Cutlers' Hall in son called it a "true likeness" down to "the cracks on his face from 90 years of work and age"."We are so grateful to everyone involved in making this happen," he Museums chief executive Kim Streets said: "We're delighted to welcome this celebration of Stan and his legacy to the museum."Stan was a true master of his craft and it's wonderful to see him and his remarkable career recognised here, where he is remembered so fondly." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New logo for beer after knife complaint
A beer logo created in memory of a celebrated Sheffield knife maker has been redesigned after a complaint that it encouraged violence was upheld. The branding for the ale "Stan" included a cartoon of the last little mester Stan Shaw holding a knife, and in one pub, an ornate knife handle is used to pour the beer. A complaint about the product was upheld by alcohol industry regulator the Portman Group, which said a drink should not suggest any association with violence. The new branding has changed the image and removed the cartoon knives around it on the tap clip - but the handle, which sparked the complaint, will still be used. Stan Shaw, who died at the age of 93 in 2021, made knives for The Queen, US presidents and Elvis Presley. His son, Kevan Shaw, said his creations were "works of art" and sell at auctions for up to £2,000. But the complainant said the tap handle at Dale Sports Bar, inspired by his work, was "perhaps a step too far and could encourage alcohol related violence". The beer, which was launched in 2022 to honour Mr Shaw's skills, has not been the subject of any other complaints. Little Mesters Brewing co-owner Ben Shaw, of no relation to the craftsman, said: "When we created [the beer], it was purely to commemorate him and what he did. "He was a master knife maker – it would be difficult not to have a knife on it. "We hope the change will keep people who want to celebrate Stan happy, but also futureproof the label and comply with advertising guidelines." The complaint panel's report noted that there were no handles attached to the blades surrounding the image of Mr Shaw, which "made them appear more like dangerous weaponry than ceremonial or cutlery knives". The new design shows an outline of the mester at his workbench but does not feature any blades. Kevan said: "I think it's amazing. I prefer 'the last mester' to 'Stan'." The new labels are expected to be on the products on shelves by mid-March. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Portman Group Beer logo and pump scrapped after knife complaint Knife maker's son 'staggered' by logo complaint
BBC News
05-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Sheffield: New branding for beer after knife complaint
A beer logo created in memory of a celebrated Sheffield knife maker has been redesigned after a complaint that it encouraged violence was branding for the ale "Stan" included a cartoon of the last little mester Stan Shaw holding a knife, and in one pub, an ornate knife handle is used to pour the beer.A complaint about the product was upheld by alcohol industry regulator the Portman Group, which said a drink should not suggest any association with new branding has changed the image and removed the cartoon knives around it on the tap clip - but the handle, which sparked the complaint, will still be used. Stan Shaw, who died at the age of 93 in 2021, made knives for The Queen, US presidents and Elvis son, Kevan Shaw, said his creations were "works of art" and sell at auctions for up to £2, the complainant said the tap handle at Dale Sports Bar, inspired by his work, was "perhaps a step too far and could encourage alcohol related violence". The beer, which was launched in 2022 to honour Mr Shaw's skills, has not been the subject of any other Mesters Brewing co-owner Ben Shaw, of no relation to the craftsman, said: "When we created [the beer], it was purely to commemorate him and what he did."He was a master knife maker – it would be difficult not to have a knife on it."We hope the change will keep people who want to celebrate Stan happy, but also futureproof the label and comply with advertising guidelines." The complaint panel's report noted that there were no handles attached to the blades surrounding the image of Mr Shaw, which "made them appear more like dangerous weaponry than ceremonial or cutlery knives".The new design shows an outline of the mester at his workbench but does not feature any said: "I think it's amazing. I prefer 'the last mester' to 'Stan'."The new labels are expected to be on the products on shelves by mid-March. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
