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Hanoi Knife Making Traditional Workshop
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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
- Unleash Your Inner Blacksmith at Hanoi’s Knife Making Class.
- Go visit traditional craft villages on the outskirts of Hanoi.
- Meet and chat with locals.
- You will go through all processes of making a simple knife.
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
English Tour Guide
Iron Material
Lunch
Tips
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:
We will pick you up at the hotel, please wait 5 minutes in the hotel lobby.
What to expect
This village, renowned for its forging profession, has a long-standing history dating back several hundred years. Once a major source of weapons during the Vietnam wars, the village now crafts agricultural implements, continuing the tradition of forging.
In this hands-on class, you’ll experience the intricate process of knife making:
Design: Begin by sketching the shape of the blade on a sheet of metal, chosen specifically for its durability.
Forging: Using a hammer, cutter, and anvil, cut out the blade and tang (the part that extends into the handle) and thrust them into the crackling embers.
Shaping: Alternate blows with the maker to shape the blade. Any imperfections are then trimmed by a hydraulic cutting machine.
Sharpening: The blade is then sharpened on a grindstone. This process includes several phases, one of which involves soaking the blade in a special tar-based chemical wash, a secret family recipe.
Join us on this unique journey and learn the art of knife making from the masters themselves. Book your spot today and take home not just a knife, but a piece of Vietnamese history! ️
In this hands-on class, you’ll experience the intricate process of knife making:
Design: Begin by sketching the shape of the blade on a sheet of metal, chosen specifically for its durability.
Forging: Using a hammer, cutter, and anvil, cut out the blade and tang (the part that extends into the handle) and thrust them into the crackling embers.
Shaping: Alternate blows with the maker to shape the blade. Any imperfections are then trimmed by a hydraulic cutting machine.
Sharpening: The blade is then sharpened on a grindstone. This process includes several phases, one of which involves soaking the blade in a special tar-based chemical wash, a secret family recipe.
Join us on this unique journey and learn the art of knife making from the masters themselves. Book your spot today and take home not just a knife, but a piece of Vietnamese history! ️
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Hanoi Day Trips
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Historical Tours
Craft Classes
Small Group
Excellent Quality
New Product
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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