Hoi An Knife Craftsperson

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   Singapore

   Post Author egggly says:

   Thank you Dale, that would be it, well done it was driving me mad – thanks for your trouble

   11 months ago at

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   Singapore

   Post Author egggly says:

   thanks everyone, fascinating John on the options – the viet’s are incredible craft people

   11 months ago at

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   New Zealand

   Dale H says:

   I had a feeling that the documentary you mentioned may have been one of Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam series.

   A quick search brought up this link. https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2019/11/13/episode-guide-luke-nguyens-railway-vietnam

   Scroll down to Episode 4 and it mentions Mr Thi in Tho Village who makes knives from old bombs from the war era.

   11 months ago at

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   Romania

   Asbjørn Meinich E says:

   Hi.

   I had planned to buy some knifes to bring back home, so I used the information above to try to find the blacksmith. No luck, the tourist information in Hoi An cannot find this. The name of the village must be wrong they say, one word missing……..

   12 months ago at

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   Singapore

   Shell28 says:

   I am sure there are a few shops that make the knives but we recall 2 shops where you may find hand made knives. Try Phan Chau Trinh street in line with the markets but it’s one street behind markets and also another little shop walking out of the old town on Nguyen Duy Hieu street.

   We haven’t been to Hoi an since before the pandemic so things may have changed. Your hotel should also be able to assist.

   1 year ago at

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     The Netherlands

     Active Member John P says:

     Replying to Shell28

     @Shell28 Great info, Shell.

     And yes, egggly, I’m fascinated about quite a lot of things in Vietnam.

     Just as I thought I know plenty, something comes along that makes me say ohh, I didn’t know that.

     As I once processed, I thought I would need five years straight to explore it all, and then I had to revise it to six (years).

     Now, I’m no longer so sure about the time.

     Think I’ll just go and travel much as I can.

     With 54 ethnic groups (and a few more in consideration), not to mention the subgroups, with different culture, customs, all the festivals, and more.

     I already knew a good bit about the country, but in the last dozen of years studying it, I learned something new every week (at least.)

     I could retire (and travel) there if only the wife is willing to (still working on her.)

     At any rate, I’m always glad to find those who find Vietnam as a fond destination for any reason.

     Cheers,

     John

     1 year ago at

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   The Netherlands

   Active Member John P says:

   I never pay attention to a knife maker specifically, but in Hội An (and many other places throughout the country), there remain a number of traditional blacksmiths.

   I had read that Hội An still have maybe ten-twelve shops scattered around (lò rèn).

   If the one that Shell mentioned doesn’t have what you need, you can always ask at the hotel where you will be staying at.

   In Hanoi, there’s a whole village (Đa Sỹ).

   In Cao Bằng, there’s also a whole ethnic village (Phúc Sen).

   In the northern mountainous regions, many ethnic groups still forge their knives (and silver jewelry) the old way.

   In the Mekong, there’s even a mobile knife shop on a boat.

   Yes, on a boat, and they travel through the canals.

   Cheers,

   John

   1 year ago at

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   Singapore

   Shell28 says:

   Not sure about knives but maybe the same place we got a metal figurine for my son a few years back. This guy does recycle old metal into new items. I’m not sure of the address but it’s in one of the streets near the markets in the old town. I will try and find the street for you.

   1 year ago at

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