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Each blade is individually formed, ground, balanced and checked — never produced on an industrial assembly line.
Heritedge Viet Crafts · Hand-forged in Vietnam
A living Vietnamese craft, forged for today’s kitchen.
Distinctive kitchen knives made by hand in Cao Bang, where Nung families have passed their forging knowledge from one generation to the next.
The original Vietnamese edge
More than a knife. A piece of cultural heritage.
Vietnamese metalwork reaches back more than 2,000 years to the Dong Son drums. Heritedge carries that spirit forward through kitchen knives made in small family workshops: practical tools shaped by knowledge, patience and human hands.
Made for performance
Heritedge carbon-steel blades reach approximately 60–61 HRC, combining lasting sharpness, stability and easy resharpening.
Fairly made
Direct collaboration with the workshops, without middlemen, supports fair wages, good working conditions and continuity for the craft.
Forged in northern Vietnam
The smithing tradition of Cao Bang
In the remote mountains of north-eastern Vietnam, the Nung people have practised a distinctive forging tradition since the 11th century. Once used to make swords, tools and even cannons, that knowledge lives on today in family-run workshops producing kitchen knives entirely by hand.
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A family craft
Tuân and Nguyệt are the third generation of their family to continue the traditional craft in the village of Phúc Sen.
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Culture in every blade
The 14-ray sun in the Heritedge logo is inspired by the Dong Son drums and symbolises the depth and endurance of Vietnamese craftsmanship.
Crafted, not manufactured
From reclaimed steel to a finished edge
The makers’ experience is decisive. So are material selection, heat, timing and a sequence of skilled operations refined over generations.
Cut
The outline of the blade is defined and cut from carefully selected steel.
Forge
The blank is repeatedly heated, quenched and shaped. An experienced smith judges the right temperature by eye.
Grind
The forged blade is ground in several stages to create its final geometry and cutting edge.
Handle & finish
A hand-shaped wooden handle is fitted, sealed and balanced before the knife receives its final sharpening.
Tools with character
Find the knife that fits your way of cooking
A knife is a personal choice. Heritedge offers different shapes and steels for everyday prep, precise slicing and vegetable work.
Carbon steel knives
For cooks who value maximum sharpness, fine control and a blade that can be resharpened with ease.
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Classic Collection
Hand-forged blades, expressive forged surfaces and naturally individual wooden handles for daily kitchen work.
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Knife sets
A considered pairing of complementary blade shapes — ready for a new kitchen or a meaningful gift.
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Materials with another life
Resourceful by tradition. Responsible by choice.
In northern Vietnam, limited resources have long encouraged makers to use materials carefully. Heritedge builds on that practical tradition through reclaimed steel and wood, short supply routes and direct partnerships.
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Recycled carbon steel
Carbon-steel blades are made from old vehicle leaf springs, valued for their combination of hardness and flexibility.
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Reclaimed hardwood
Ironwood from dismantled stilt houses and tamarind wood from old furniture become durable handles with an individual grain and history.
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Direct collaboration
Regular visits and close contact help secure quality, fair wages and respectful working relationships.
The journey behind Heritedge
From Vietnam to Berlin — with heritage at the centre.
Founder Yen grew up in Hai Duong in northern Vietnam. Together with her husband Daniel, she spent years travelling the country and learning from its culturally diverse craft communities.
On a journey to the remote region of Cao Bang, they met a traditional family forge. They also saw how industrial mass production threatened jobs and cultural knowledge. After moving to Berlin in 2019, they founded Heritedge Viet Crafts in 2021 to help keep that living tradition visible and economically viable.
“A Heritedge knife is not only a tool for everyday cooking. It carries a piece of living Vietnamese heritage.”
Approved in real kitchens
What customers say about Heritedge
Sharpness, handling and the distinctive character of a hand-made object are the qualities customers mention most.
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It cuts extremely well and is very sharp. Having worked with steel and metal for half my life, I can say the knife material is among the best I have handled.Grzegorz Samelak
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My Ho feels really good in the hand — light and super sharp, so different from industrial products.Thomas Eg.
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I bought a Hac knife as a gift for my family and they love it. It looks beautiful and cuts fruit and vegetables very well.Marij Sloothaak
Heritedge explained
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about origin, craft, steel and care.
Where are Heritedge knives made?
Heritedge knives are hand-made in the province of Cao Bang in north-eastern Vietnam. The brand works directly with traditional family workshops in the region.
What makes Heritedge knives different from industrial knives?
Every blade is individually forged, ground, fitted and checked. Small variations in surface and handle grain express the hand-made process rather than mass production.
What steel does Heritedge use?
The range includes carbon steel and stainless steel. Carbon-steel blades are made from recycled vehicle leaf springs; Heritedge states a hardness of approximately 60–61 HRC for its carbon-steel knives.
Do carbon-steel knives rust?
Carbon steel is not stainless. Clean the blade by hand, dry it immediately and avoid prolonged contact with moisture. A natural patina will develop over time and can help protect the surface.
How does buying a knife support the craft?
Heritedge works without middlemen and maintains direct relationships with the makers. This supports fair wages, responsible production and the continuation of traditional Nung forging knowledge.
Tradition · Craft · Sharpness
Choose a knife with a story.
Made for the everyday kitchen. Forged with skills carried across generations.
