Sickle, no. 67
$65.00
Designer: Master Shin-in Young
Established: 1845
Brand: Master Shin's Anvil
Anseong is a South Korean city known for its brass, stone and iron implements, as well as a famous market of traditional craft and trade. The Shin Blacksmith was established there in 1845, today in the 5th generation of the family and the oldest blacksmith in Korea. Master Shin In-young produces there the best handmade knives and farming tools in the country and was named by the Gyeonggi Province as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure # 60 in 2016, the first time given to an one individual. He’s the only artisan who practices a traditional technique of attaching steel sheets to clay. He teaches widely, in an interest to pass down craft and tradition. When Korea undertook to restore the stone pagoda of the Mireuksa Temple in Iksan, Master Shin was prevailed upon to produce the necessary stone-working tools.
Item Description: Each and sickle and hoe is formed for specific types of soil and depth of digging, and is even produced for left or right handed use. While he hand forges each tool, his work is embedded with economy, simplicity and elegance. Tool edge retains sharpness for ≈ 2-3 seasons of normal use.
Materials: handle: chestnut or oak wood, sun-dried for years to achieve the right weight and water resistance. blade: steel.
Dimensions: L: 18" x W: 5.9"
Care Instructions: No need to sharpen for the first two to three years. After which, one may sharpen with a honing stone as needed. Avoid using the knife on hard surfaces. To clean, wipe with a soft cloth using water only then dry thoroughly to prevent rust. Lightly oil the blade as needed.
Made In: South Korea
