Opening of Little Mester Lane 20th June 2025

Durham Duplex was delighted that the Master Cutler, …

Durham Duplex was delighted that the Master Cutler, Philip Rodrigo, opened its new Rodgers Wostenholm Group heritage knife making workshops at Kelham Island Museum on Friday 20th June 2025

This exciting development, part of Sheffield Museums’ ongoing commitment to preserving the city’s industrial heritage, breathes new life into the traditional skills of the ‘Little Mesters’. Moving the pocket knife making operations into the workshops offers a dynamic space where heritage craft meets modern innovation, ensuring that Sheffield’s world-renowned cutlery-making legacy continues to thrive for future generations. The staff are concentrating on making Star and Cross trade marked knives of Joseph Rodgers and the I*XL marked Bowie knives and pocket knives of George Wostenholm in an un broken line that dates back to 1682.

If you would like to learn more then visit with the Mesters on Little Mester lane in the Museum or contact sales@sheffieldcollectableknives.com

The Durham Duplex History

The Durham Razor Company Inc. was established in New York, USA, in 1875, with a manufacturing facility in Jersey City dedicated to producing the innovative Durham-Duplex safety razor system — the origin of the company’s distinctive name.

Proudly Made in Sheffield

Durham-Duplex is proud to hold a license to use the “Made in Sheffield” mark, showcasing not only the quality of its own products but also supporting the wider manufacturing heritage of the Sheffield City Region.

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What products does Durham-Duplex offer?

Durham-Duplex manufactures and supplies a wide range of industrial cutting solutions, including machine knives, industrial razor blades, and hand safety knives. Their products are designed to serve industries such as food processing, film and foil, packaging, converting, nonwoven textiles, medical, and recycling.

They offer both standard and bespoke blades, crafted in Sheffield, UK, known globally for steel quality and precision engineering. Whether you require slitter blades, straight knives, circular blades, perforation knives or a specialised cutting solution, Durham-Duplex can meet the demand with high accuracy, performance, and durability.

You can also find their legacy personal grooming razors, which use proprietary Durham-Duplex blades, and a full catalogue of compatible industrial blade holders and dispensers.

Is Durham-Duplex a global company?

Yes, Durham-Duplex has a strong international presence. While their headquarters and primary manufacturing facility are located in Sheffield, UK—renowned for centuries of steelmaking—they also operate Durham-Duplex (SEA) Pte Ltd, their Southeast Asia division, based in Thailand.

This global footprint allows them to serve clients across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, and beyond, providing localised service, efficient logistics, and rapid supply of industrial blades and cutting systems.

Their worldwide reputation for quality, technical support, and custom engineering has made them a trusted supplier to a wide variety of industries.

How do I maintain and store Durham-Duplex blades?

Proper maintenance and storage of Durham-Duplex blades is essential to ensure safety and maximise blade lifespan. Here are a few key tips:

Clean after use: Remove any debris, product residue, or moisture after each use. For industrial settings, follow the appropriate cleaning protocol depending on the material being cut (especially in food or medical industries).

Dry thoroughly: Ensure the blades are completely dry before storage to prevent corrosion or rusting—especially important for carbon steel blades.

Store safely: Use the original packaging or a designated dry, secure container. For safety knives, always retract the blade after use.

Regular inspection: Periodically check for signs of wear, dullness, or damage. Replace blades at the first signs of reduced performance to maintain precision and avoid machine stress or product damage.

Durham-Duplex also offers blade handling tools and dispensers to improve safe usage in industrial environments.

How can I order or inquire about custom blades?

Ordering or requesting a quote for custom blades from Durham-Duplex is straightforward. You can:

Visit the Contact page on their official website.

Fill in the enquiry form, specifying your industry, the application (e.g., slitting, perforating, or cutting), dimensions, material type, and quantity.

A technical sales representative will get in touch to discuss your needs and help design a tailored blade solution.

What materials are Durham-Duplex blades made from?

Durham-Duplex blades are manufactured using high-grade tool steels, stainless steels, and tungsten carbide, depending on the application. The choice of material is guided by the customer’s cutting requirements, including hardness, sharpness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.

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