Irish Cutlery Company

TheScribbler

Hi there

I'm targeting this thread at anyone with a good historical knowledge of Enniscorthy so here is your opportunity to shine.

I trying to get some background research on a company called Irish Cutlery Co Ltd for an article I'm writing. I know that in the 1960s they were making flatware (spoons, knives and forks) although I believe that in the 1940s and 50s they made razor blades (safety razors) under the brand name 'Mac's Smile - De-Luxe Blades.'

I am particularly interested in finding out who started the business and when and how many years they operated in Enniscorthy. I suspect they packed up around 1972.

All or any contributions will be welcome,

Regards

Fergal Caffrey

Hi there Scribbler! My name is Fergal. I too would like to find out about the Irish Cutlery Company. I'd like to buy some of their cutlery as I like what they make. Can you share with me what you have learned about them and if indeed they are no longer trading? Any contact information for contacting them? How does one get information on such a company? Thank you! Fergal.

oldyouth

Fergal Caffrey wrote: »

Hi there Scribbler! My name is Fergal. I too would like to find out about the Irish Cutlery Company. I'd like to buy some of their cutlery as I like what they make. Can you share with me what you have learned about them and if indeed they are no longer trading? Any contact information for contacting them? How does one get information on such a company? Thank you! Fergal.

I wonder if their knives are good for cutting spam?

mccarte2

We were just discussing them last night which is a bit random! Someone mentioned the founder was originally from Belfast. Don't know his name but I think the Mac in the blades name was to do with him.

acein1

the scribbler, sorry i cant help,but i would be very happy if you find out anything about the "mac smile blades",ive exausted my search for those a long time ago, i remember them well and just for those that do not remember,their logo was.
a man with a bald head needing a shave, and when turned up the other way showed a clean shaven face with a crew cut.
all im after is a picture of the "logo. good luck

Judgement Day

the scribbler hasn't posted on Boards for a year and ten months! Serious Zombie alert.

jayarfer

I know that that the Irish Cutlery Company was around in the early 1900's in Dublin. My grandfather and great grandfather, both called Edward Rowland and cutlers from Sheffield England were living in Dublin and had something to do with the company - which I think was then owned by a man named O'Shea. I am also looking into the history of the company as it is evidently part of my family history.

johnmccann

My father Robert McCann was MD of the company until his dearth in 1967