2. Laos

Knife Makers of Laos

Documenting the cottage industry in the Luang Prabang region of the Lao People's Democratic Republic of making knives for field and home use out of recycled motor vehicle suspension leaf springs
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The Old Blacksmith Inspects His Work
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The Old Blacksmith Inspects His Work

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  • A Ban Hat Hien Blacksmith
  • Blacksmith Works On Knife At His Home Forge
  • Blacksmith Wife Heating Steel In Charcoal Furnace
  • Husband and Wife Blacksmiths Working In Ban Hat Hien
  • Husband and Wife Working In Ban Hat Hien
  • Placing A Handle On To A Knife
  • Blacksmith Wife Heats the Steel
  • Burning Bamboo Handle On To Knife
  • Ban Hat Hien Blacksmith Works the Hot Steel
  • A Blacksmith Works On A Knife For A Waiting Customer
  • A Young Blacksmith Works On A Knife For A Waiting Customer
  • A Blacksmith Works On A Knife For A Customer
  • Father and Son Blacksmiths
  • A Young Father Grinds A Knife
  • As His Fathr Grinds Away, A Young Son Remains On Guard
  • Blacksmith Grinding A Knife
  • Blacksmith Hammering A Knife
  • Sparks Fly While Son Watches Over
  • The Old Blacksmith Inspects His Work
  • An Old Blacksmith Works the Steel
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