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Aranyik knives
Blades hand-forged in the same villages since the Ayutthaya period.
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About
The Aranyik blade has been forged in the villages of Nakhon Luang district, Ban Ton Pho and Ban Phai Nong, since the Ayutthaya period, when smiths supplied the capital's armies and kitchens. It is a registered provincial heritage craft.
The work is still done by hand at the forge: steel heated, hammered, folded and ground to an edge, then fitted with a wooden handle. Knives, swords and farm tools leave the same workshops that have run for generations.
Where to find it
Where to find it, the villages, workshops and markets around the province where this craft is still made and sold. Tap a pin or card to locate it, then open Google Maps for directions.