BURSA PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

Bursa Knives

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The art of knife came to Bursa after the 93 War (Russo-Turkish War 1877-1878), brought by the Balkan migrants. From this date onward, the migrant artisans and their apprentices have developed the knives making profession.

The art of knife making has a special and renowned place within many other handcrafts in Bursa. Made with the traditional handcraft process, 150 different knives are being identified, each having a different purpose in its use. Meat carving knife, bread knife, boning knife, butcher knife etc...