Maestro Wu Steel Knife
金合利鋼刀
Kitchen knives forged from artillery shells left over from the bombardments. The Jincheng workshop lets you watch craftsmen cut, forge and sharpen blades.
Maestro Wu Steel Knife is Kinmen's most famous old knife shop. Founded by the Wu family, it uses artillery shells left on the island during the August 23 Artillery Battle and other periods as raw material. One shell can yield dozens of kitchen knives, making the shop a symbol of turning instruments of war into a symbol of peace. The Jincheng shop doubles as a workshop, where you can watch craftsmen cut shells, forge and grind blades on the spot, and buy knives (knives must be checked as luggage when taken out of the country). Opening hours are approximately 08:30 to 18:00, subject to the shop's announcements.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Qing Kinmen Garrison Headquarters
- Mofan Street
- Qiu Lianggong's Mother Chastity Arch
- Juguang Tower
- Jiangong Islet
- Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Distillery
- Shuitou Village & Deyue Tower
- Zhushan Village