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The Master Cutler’s Challenge 2023- 6th July 2023

Durham-Duplex answered Dame Julie Kenny’s, the Master Cutler, …

Durham-Duplex answered Dame Julie Kenny’s, the Master Cutler, challenge to support her chosen charity The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.  The Trust is committed to raising significant sums to support its ambitious community and educational programmes, where campaigns and fundraising are key to enable this.  The money raised will be used towards a number of targeted programmes at Wentworth Woodhouse including educational projects, community engagement activities, well-being programmes and cultural experiences.  This goal will be focused on groups who are often not presented with the same opportunities as others, including people with disabilities, low income households, the socially and economically disadvantaged and ethnic groups.

This “changing lives” initiative was supported by a team from Durham-Duplex staff who did a 23 mile extended Edale loop taking in Mam Tor, Win Hill, Lose Hill. the Edale skyline, Kinder Scout, the Edale Cross, Mount Famine and River Sett starting and finishing at Hope on 6th July 2023

This is the route the took using OS MAPS ONLINE

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/17275302/hope-mam-tor-south-head-edale-skyline-win-hill-hope?lat=53.368846&lon=-1.867695&zoom=11.7056&style=Leisure&type=2d

The countryside is stunning.

There is a Just giving page if you would like to sponsor the team at https://www.justgiving.com/team/durhamduplex   and all donations to a worthy cause will be gratefully received.

Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause.

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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.

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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