Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association

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Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association, or CATRA, is a research and technology organisation in Sheffield, England which specialises in knives, cutlery, flatware, metallic holloware (such as saucepans) and hand/garden tools. It was originally set up by the British Government in 1952 to carry out developments for the UK's cutlery and knife industries, for which the area of Sheffield in Yorkshire is World famous. It has developed a range of unique machines for measuring the cutting performance of all types of cutting edges from razor blades to large knives used in machinery and for testing of blade performance in general. CATRA's aim is to provide manufacturers, retailers and users of all types of cutting implements with independent technical experts that can advise, carry out product comparisons/ tests and develop blade, knife and cutting technologies. The association has a wealth of knowledge which is available to everyone an a fee paying basis.