Hanoi Knife Making Workshop with Artisan Hoang Tung

Looking for a hands-on experience in Hanoi? At our Hanoi knife making workshop in Da Sy blacksmith village, you can step inside a traditional family workshop, meet artisan Hoang Tung and make your own knife to take home.

From the heat of the forge to the final sharpening, you will discover the work behind an everyday tool and the people who keep this craft alive.

Discover Da Sy Blacksmith Village in Hanoi

Located in the Kien Hung ward area of Hanoi, Da Sy is a village where blacksmithing remains part of daily life. Inside local workshops, makers heat steel, shape blades and finish tools by hand.

Our family workshop is part of that living tradition. For us, making knives is both our livelihood and a skill passed down through generations. Welcoming visitors gives us a chance to share the craft beyond the finished products on our shelves.

For travellers interested in local culture, a knife making workshop offers a closer look at the working life of a Vietnamese craft village.

Meet Artisan Hoang Tung

Artisan Hoang Tung is a third-generation blacksmith with nearly 50 years of knife-making experience. He is one of ten knife-making artisans in Da Sy.

Over decades at the forge, he has developed the judgement that comes from working with steel every day, when to heat it, where to strike it and how to refine a blade into a useful tool.

During the workshop, he and our family team guide you through the process, helping you understand each stage as you work on your own knife.

What You Will Do at Our Hanoi Knife Making Workshop

You do not need previous blacksmithing experience. Our team introduces the tools and guides you through each step, providing assistance where needed.

Here is what your step-by-step journey looks like:

Step 1: Choose the traditional Vietnamese knife design
Step 2: Hand – forging the knife
Step 3: Shape the knife on a machine
Step 4: Separating the eage and spine
Step 5: Making the tang
Step 6: Harden the blade
Step 7: Thinning the blade
Step 8: Sharpening the edge
Step 9: Polishing the bladde
Step 10: Grind with water until sharp
Step 11: Finish, package, and take home your handmade knife.

A Hands-On Experience for Beginners

Our workshop welcomes beginners who are curious about traditional crafts. You can ask questions, meet the makers and learn by taking part.

It is an experience for travellers who enjoy working with their hands, discovering how things are made and spending time beyond the usual sightseeing stops.

Light snacks and drinks are provided during the session, giving you time to take a break and chat with our family and fellow participants.

Take Home a Piece of Vietnamese Craftsmanship

Your finished knife carries the memory of the work you put into it: heating, hammering, shaping and sharpening.

You can also browse handmade knives made by our family artisans. These are practical souvenirs and useful gifts for friends or family who enjoy cooking.

Plan Your Visit

Our knife making workshop takes place in 132 goup 7 Da Sy village, Hanoi, with daily session start times at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Please contact us before visiting to confirm availability, current prices, session duration and the exact meeting point. When booking, let us know your preferred date, time and number of participants.

Visit our workshop booking website to see more and contact us to arrange your experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience to join?

No previous knife-making experience is needed. Our team introduces the process and provides guidance throughout the workshop.

Do I get to keep my knife?

Yes. You take home the knife you helped make during the session.

Can I personalise my knife?

Yes, laser engraving is available. Ask our team about suitable names, dates or short messages.

Where is the workshop?

The workshop is in 132 group 7 Da Sy blacksmith village in Hanoi. Contact us before travelling so we can confirm the exact meeting point and directions.

What should I send when booking?

Please send your preferred date, session start time and number of participants. We will confirm availability and the details of your visit.

Make Your Own Knife in Hanoi

Join our family at the forge and discover the skill behind a handmade blade. Our Hanoi knife making workshop is an opportunity to meet artisan Hoang Tung, experience Da Sy’s craft tradition and leave with something you helped create.

📧 Email: langnghedasy05@gmail.com
☎️ Hotline: +84 886 794 777 (Ms. Phuong)
🏠 Address: 132, To 7, Da Sy Village, Kien Hung Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi
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