One can't talk about blacksmith in HaNoi without talking about Sinh Tu, (also known as Nguyen Khuyen). An area filled with things from knives to scissors.At the end of the 19th centaury Sinh Tai traditional store opened by a local persion from the Hoe Thi or Canh Village.
From starting Sinh Tau store his career began to expand, further into the area. The different kind of knives one can find here are from paper cutting knives to chopping knives to chopping knives to scraping knives and cardshaped knives. There is also a wide variety of different types of scissors and spades. Each type has its own feature. Knives used for cutting shoe leather have thin, hard and sharp edges. Shaving knives have a sharp blade and hard back. To make a sharp and durable knife, blacksmiths have to choose the best – specialized steel. Then, he/ she has go, based on the level of burning, forge it into the product.
Mr Nguyen Dac Binh, the 3 rd generation of Sinh Tai storeowners told that the famous products of Sinh Tu are knives made from a special material (made from iron and steel in the middle) . These kinds of knives are used to cut the leather and rubber for making shoes.
In Nguyen Khuyen street, many stores display a variety of knives and scissors. Owners are very proud of their Sinh Tu products. Although their products are not as good as. That knives or America’s scissors, there are useful to many tailors, hairdressers and cooks
Sinh Tai store: 15 A Nguyen Khuyen
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