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Blacksmithing Village: Craft Your Own Knife
5.0
36 Ratings
Kiến Hưng
Unleash your inner blacksmith in Hanoi’s historic Da Sy village. Forge your own knife with expert guidance and embrace Vietnam’s rich craftsmanship.
Unleash your inner blacksmith in Hanoi’s historic Da Sy village. Forge your own knife with expert guidance and embrace Vietnam’s rich craftsmanship.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Đa Sỹ - Renowned for its age-old forging heritage, Da Sy was historically recognized for providing weaponry during Vietnam’s significant wars.
In this engaging workshop, participants will delve into the knife-making process, step by step: - Design: Start by sketching your blade on a meticulously chosen piece of durable metal, selected for its…
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Đa Sỹ - Renowned for its age-old forging heritage, Da Sy was historically recognized for providing weaponry during Vietnam’s significant wars.
In this engaging workshop, participants will delve into the knife-making process, step by step: - Design: Start by sketching your blade on a meticulously chosen piece of durable metal, selected for its strength and quality.
- Forging: Cut out the blade and tang (the section that fits into the handle) using traditional tools such as hammers, cutters, and an anvil. Heat them in the blazing forge to prepare for shaping.
- Shaping: Collaborate with artisans, taking turns hammering the metal into the desired form. A hydraulic machine will assist in refining any rough edges for a smooth finish.
- Sharpening: Finally, sharpen the blade on a grindstone. This process includes several steps, one involving a distinctive tar-based wash—an ancient family secret handed down through generations!
Throughout the experience, a skilled artisan will guide participants, ensuring every detail of their work reflects their personal touch. Participants will take home not just a beautifully crafted knife but also a part of themselves in its creation—a piece to use in crafting delicious meals and creating lasting memories.
What's Included
- All tools and safety equipment provided for knife making at the artisan’s house.
- All tools and safety equipment provided for knife making at the artisan’s house.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Historic Craftsmanship – Explore Da Sy, a village with a rich history in blacksmithing, renowned for its exceptional blades.
- Unique Female-Led Forge – Collaborate with the sole officially recognized female artisan in the field, who has spent 44 years preserving this art.
- Hands-On Experience – Create, forge, shape, and sharpen your own knife using…
Historic Craftsmanship – Explore Da Sy, a village with a rich history in blacksmithing, renowned for its exceptional blades.
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Unique Female-Led Forge – Collaborate with the sole officially recognized female artisan in the field, who has spent 44 years preserving this art.
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Hands-On Experience – Create, forge, shape, and sharpen your own knife using age-old techniques and tools.
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Guided by Experts – Receive detailed guidance from experienced artisans in a fully equipped workshop.
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Authentic Cultural Insight – Learn about the history and resilience of Vietnam’s knife-making tradition, including a unique tar-based sharpening method.
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Take Home Your Own Handmade Knife – A distinctive, functional keepsake crafted by your own hands!
Location
Đa Sỹ
When you arrive at the blacksmith village, please contact me on WhatsApp, and I’ll come find you and take you to the artisan's house.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lilly
Jul 26, 2025
SO GOOD!!! (Will be coming back) - I really enjoyed this class. It was very hands on and the piece is definitely your own. You can choose the shape of both the handle and blade, they have many prototypes if you need some inspo but if you come with a plan of what you want they can be very flexible with that as well. It is such a great momento of my trip because it's both practical and beautiful, they also wrap it up so easy to transport. I completed this workshop on my last day of Hanoi but wish I did it sooner as they also provided me with recommendations of where to eat etc. I am definitely coming back with my sister next year.
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Kirsten_dale123
Jul 19, 2025
Knife making class - This was one of the best things I did in Vietnam. I was lucky enough to have a one on one class to make a knife to take home with someone which such skill. Nick explained everything and communication was very clear. I loved the whole experience!
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Journey31218107142
Jul 9, 2025
Best workshop - This was one of the coolest workshops I've ever done. You can tell Mrs Tuyen is more than just a master of this craft. Definitely recommended!
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Ionman2000
Jul 2, 2025
Fantastic Experience with Knowledgeable Guide and Skilled Knifesmith -
Fantastic Experience with Knowledgeable Guide and Skilled Knifesmith
I had an excellent experience from start to finish. Nick, our friendly and knowledgeable guide, welcomed me warmly and spoke excellent English. I was invited into the home, offered delicious homemade refreshments, and given a fascinating overview of the history and craft of knife making.
The entire process was explained clearly and thoroughly, making it easy to follow and appreciate the craftsmanship involved. The knifesmith was highly skilled and patient, and I learned so much during the session.
Transportation was seamless, with a private car provided to and from my hotel. As a memorable bonus, I got to keep the knife I made as a souvenir.
I highly recommend this experience—it's informative, hands-on, and genuinely enjoyable. A must-try!
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Noah
Jun 30, 2025
Amazing experience. Would recommend - This was an amazing experience. The tour guide had excellent English and even provided recommendations for other things to do on the rest of my trip! Throughout the experience he told me about the history of the Knife Making village and about the blacksmith. They allowed me to choose my own knife shape, and asked questions to make sure it was to my preference. The blacksmith fixed any mistakes I made and made sure I approved on each step to ensure I was happy. I’d recommend this experience to anyone visiting Hanoi, this has been my favorite activity so far. The blacksmith is a very nice lady and gave me jack fruit to eat when I left because I was the only person who booked!
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Trek44740468115
Jun 19, 2025
Fun, fascinating, rewarding….highly recommended. - Absolutely fabulous….great fun, interesting, hands-on and rewarding. In an out of the way blacksmiths workshop I found myself carving my soon to be knife’s handle from white cedar, attaching the collar between handle and blade….then came the forging and shaping of the steel, hammering and grinding, refining all the way. Excellent explanations every step of the way and such a buzz to see it take shape, literally!! Couldn’t recommend this wonderful experience more highly….with a terrific guide and amazing LADY blacksmith!! Every time I use my knife when home in Australia, I shall remember this day with a smile!
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Gabrielaca7962ga
Jun 17, 2025
Incredible hands-on experience - This was an amazing experience! We bought one ticket because we only wanted to make one knife.
Everything was hands-on from selecting knife design, carving the handle, forging the steel, shaping and sharpening the knife. The experience was excellent. The history of the knife making village was great and you are making the knife in the artisans home that was built above the workshop. I definitely recommend!
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Gabkatiscru
Jun 17, 2025
An Unforgettable hands-on experience - This was an amazing experience! We bought one ticket because we only wanted to make one knife.
Everything was hands-on from selecting knife design, carving the handle, forging the steel, shaping and sharpening the knife. The experience was excellent. The history of the knife making village was great and you are making the knife in the artisans home that was built above the workshop. I definitely recommend!
I wish Viator machetes this activity more. The only reason we found out was because we have Nick, the tour guide, on another activity.
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B8662yigregh
Jun 16, 2025
Amazing experience - Great experience!!! Excellent artisan and the only certified female blacksmith. Family oriented and informative. Learned a lot about the art and how it is being passed down through the family. Highly recommend this experience.
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Shane_b
Jun 14, 2025
A great fun class! - The class was great fun and very hands-on! I went through all the steps in selecting the design of the knife and forging, hammering, grinding, honing and sharpening the knife. The artisan is certified, very skilled, very patient with beginners and supportive.
Nick was a great guide and I really enjoyed the time chatting with him for his Vietnam insights (thanks Nick!).
I was able to purchase a few extra knives to complete my kitchen collection.
I have a very unique souvenir to take home with me from Vietnam.
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