workshop 15
My name is Jonah Hughes. I made my first blade (straight razor) when I was
around 16 years old. I was fascinated by it by just kept it as a hobby. I
completed a degree in mechatronics engineering whilst keeping tinkering on the
side. After I graduated, I decided to pursue my calling and see where it would
take me. This is where I have ended up, so please join part of my journey, one
custom made product at a time. High Quality, Ethically Sourced Materials
Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed Honest Prices Multi-skilled craftsman MY
STORY I have been making and tinkering since 16 y.o Workshop 15 started out as a
small garage workshop at 15 Holland Avenue. This is where I grew up. The garage
was around about 10m^2, as well as holding the boiler plus storage for
miscellaneous homeware. The first knife I made was using a hole in the ground
and a hairdryer to heat up some coals so that I could blacksmith an old file.
After this I was hooked. I made small knives as procrastination for exams, and
was soon progressing to kitchen knives. A while passed of doing much the same
whilst at university, until I decided to leave my masters year to pursue this,
and I haven’t looked back. The workshop has moved to a larger location at my
grandparents house, and I now call myself a full time craftsman The Logo As soon
as I was of age, I got my first tattoo in a relatively concealed place. It is in
an ancient script called Elder Futhark as I wanted the meaning of it to be just
for me. I decided that this language would perfect for the logo – spelling out
WS.15 for Workshop 15 My Vision My version of success isn’t to have lots of
money, or a nice house or car. This is reflected in my work, which I do purely
from passion and love of the craft. For this reason, I am able to do projects
that others may find not profitable enough or too challenging, because I am
living for my work rather than working to live.
