Professional Knives
Made in Sheffield

Trusted by professionals for over 160 years. The Smithfield range combines heritage, precision, and performance.

Est. 1864

Our Story

Samuel Staniforth Ltd of Sheffield, England are manufacturers of the Smithfield range of knives. Born and bred in the ‘steel city’ itself, we are a traditional, family-owned company with over 150 years of experience in the design and manufacture of knives

About Us

Built for the Block

From boning and breaking to skinning and trimming, our Butchery range is forged for a full working shift.

Designed with input from working butchers, not tested in a showroom.

Butchery Knives

Butcher knives the Smithfield made in Sheffield

The Smithfield Chef knife mad in Sheffield

Made for the kitchen

Hand-finished in Sheffield and balanced for the demands of a full service.

From prep through to plating. Whether you need a fully forged blade for heavy daily use or a precision stamped knife for quick, everyday tasks, our Chef & Kitchen range is built for chefs who don't have time for a knife that lets them down.

Chefs Knives