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Chust Knife Workshops

Workshops in Chust where smiths make the town's famous knives, each blade stamped with a brass maker's mark; Chust is also the home of a well-known doʻppi skullcap.

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About the place

Chust in Namangan region is known across Uzbekistan for its knives. Local knife makers forge the blades, fit the handles and mark each knife with a small brass stamp set into the blade, which identifies the workshop. A Chust knife is a common gift and a fixture of Uzbek kitchens.

Several family workshops in town let visitors watch the forging and finishing and buy straight from the maker. Ask a local guide or driver to take you to one. Chust is also famous for its black-and-white doʻppi skullcap, so combine the two crafts in an hour or so.

Why go

  • Brass maker's mark on every blade
  • Buy directly from the smith
  • Chust doʻppi skullcaps nearby

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