Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

In the last days of the year, blacksmiths in Trung Luong village in Hong Linh town (Ha Tinh) are busy racing against time to produce products for the Lunar New Year.

The Lunar New Year of Giap Thin 2024 is approaching, orders are increasing, Trung Luong blacksmith village is working hard day and night to complete products to serve the Tet market.

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

Mr. Bui Van Tan from Tan Mieu Hamlet said: "Trung Luong blacksmith village is hundreds of years old, and despite many ups and downs, it has not stopped working. Every year, the time before Tet is a busy time for blacksmiths because customers order a lot of products, mainly knives. Therefore, the workers here have to start work early in the morning, finish late at night, and even work all night."

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

To make a complete forged knife, the craftsman must go through many stages, of which the 4 main stages are: Cutting and hammering into a predetermined shape, tempering the steel, tempering the steel and grinding the finished product.

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

Steel tempering is the most difficult step, determining product quality, and is usually performed by experienced foremen.

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

Mr. Nguyen Trong Ha from Tan Mieu Hamlet shared: "Previously, forging knives, scissors and agricultural tools was mainly done by hand, which was very hard work. But now, households have invested in more machinery and equipment, so the amount of products made is greater and the work is less arduous."

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

According to Mr. Nguyen Trong Ha, in addition to requiring good health, the blacksmith must also be meticulous and skillful to produce products of the best quality.

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

It is known that Trung Luong ward currently has 104 households and 6 blacksmithing establishments. This is the main occupation of the locality, bringing stable economic efficiency.

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

The work is not only for men, but women also participate.

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

The main product of Trung Luong blacksmith village is knives. Trung Luong knives are famous for their sharpness and durability. According to the knife makers here, the best raw material for forging knives is car spring steel.

Trung Luong blacksmith village resounds with the sound of hammers

Products of Trung Luong blacksmith village are packaged by women, ready to supply to the market, to serve people's needs during the upcoming Lunar New Year.