A Husa knife, also sometimes called Achang knife, is a traditional forged weapon of the Achang people of China. The Achang live mainly in the village of "Husa", and smaller villages nearby, in Longchuan County, Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, near the border between China and Burma.[1]
Husa is well known for its knife and sword makers, who have sold their products to Burma and regions along the Nu River since ancient times. The Achang craftsmen make a variety of types of blades.[2]
Husa knives are made with a special process which gives the metal a pure texture and a really sharp and durable blade.[3] The handles and sheaths are also inscribed with various traditional patterns, such as "flying dragon and phoenix", "tiger roaring", and "eastern sunrise", making each knife a work of art.[4]
Each Achang family keeps at least one knife of high quality. When young Achang men get married, they carry back knives to show their heroic vitality. This ethnic custom has continued to the present time.[citation needed]
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