Ancient tradition of making knives still survives

In a county, a few skilled men are trying to keep the craft alive, with the government's help. Palden Nyima and Phuntsog Tashi report in Tibet autonomous region.

In the quiet Lhaze county at the Tibet autonomous region, the sound of constant hammering draws the attention of passers-by to a house, where a man is busy making knives.

Budawa, 57, the house's owner, has been involved with the business since the past 45 years, and is today considered among the few remaining makers of the Tibetan knife.