The Purdey Post

What makes the perfect knife? For Stephen Hill, the mastermind behind Purdey's new bespoke knives, it’s all about balance. ‘All too often, when you hold a knife in your hand,...

Choosing what to wear out in the field can be a challenge in warm weather, when you need all the technicality and protection of winter field wear, but you don’t...

Our Purdey Piece this month is the Measuring Gun, once used to measure all the crown heads of Europe for a bespoke gun.

When two titans of craftsmanship team up, you can expect magic to happen. We a look at the Purdey x Panerai watches – highly prized collectors items, much like our guns. 

Allow us to set the scene. You’ve selected your gun, signed on the dotted line and are now the proud owner of a Purdey. So what’s next? Well, that’s just...

For a real insight into the workings of Purdey, we’re speaking to the people at the heart of the enterprise. Here, designer Abigail Little tells us about the ins and...

From the moment he took over the family business, James Purdey the Younger was determined to make a gun that couldn’t be bettered. So successful was he in this pursuit...

Grouse shooting is often dubbed the “Sport of Kings” thanks to the birds’ wildness, legendary speed and agility – traits that also make it extremely challenging. To help you get ready...

Our Purdey Piece this month might look humble but, as the oldest surviving record of orders, it carries the weight of history.

Stockmaker Finnian Dinham-Price tells us how he came to his role in stockmaking, and why he’s likely to be at Purdey for years to come

The Purdey Spring/Summer 2023 collection takes cues from British heritage knits and equestrian, field and lawn sports apparel, reimagining them in luxurious fabrics for daily life

As applications for the game and conservation awards open, a panellist and former champion shares tips on what it takes to succeed