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What makes this experience truly special is the opportunity to create your own handmade knife using metal salvaged from war bombs, transforming remnants of history into a meaningful and practical souvenir.
Unlike typical workshops, this experience takes place in a 200-year-old traditional blacksmith village where local artisans still preserve ancient forging techniques passed down through generations. Guests not only watch the craftsmen at work but also actively participate in the knife-making process under expert guidance.
The experience also offers an authentic cultural connection through conversations with the blacksmith family in their peaceful countryside home, giving travelers a rare glimpse into traditional Vietnamese village life beyond the tourist areas of Hoi An.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait at the lobby of your hotel before 5 minutes go
What to expect
Upon arrival, learn about the fascinating history of the village and the generations of artisans who have preserved this ancient craft. Watch skilled blacksmiths demonstrate traditional forging techniques that have been passed down through families for centuries.
Get hands-on and experience the art of knife-making yourself. Under the guidance of a local craftsman, you will take part in important stages of the process, from heating and hammering the metal to shaping your very own knife. The metal used comes from salvaged war bombs, transforming symbols of conflict into practical tools filled with meaning and history.
Take home your handmade knife as a unique souvenir with a powerful story behind it.
After the workshop, relax at the blacksmith’s home, enjoy warm local hospitality, and chat with the artisan in a peaceful rustic setting surrounded by the authentic atmosphere of rural Hoi
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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