Maestro Wu Factory-Store


Kinmen's famous super-sharp knives are still fashioned from bomb casings at a display workshop at the back of this stylish Banglin boutique. Each shell yields up to 60 blades and there are stacks of them still awaiting use.

Visitors are welcome to watch without any sales pressure.


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