Is Suzhou knife handle really so good?

Suzhou knife handle is a traditional handicraft, originated in Ming Dynasty, after hundreds of years of development, has become a unique culture in Suzhou area. Its production process is very complex, the need for skilled craft and exquisite technology. Suzhou knife handle is known as the representative of "knife handicraft" with its unique decorative pattern and fine craft.

The main materials of Suzhou knife handle are buffalo horn, yellow pear, rosewood, etc., of which the knife handle of buffalo horn is more common. Because of its tight structure and excellent texture, buffalo horn was chosen as the material for the handle of the knife. The production of the tool handle requires a series of processes such as grinding, cutting and polishing the raw materials, and then engraving and decoration. After the completion of manual engraving, the handle of the knife must go through many grinding, polishing and other processes in order to show its exquisite technology.

Suzhou knife handle is characterized by its handle with exquisite relief and lines and other decoration. These decorations are not only beautiful, but also reflect some elements of Chinese cultural tradition, such as flowers, birds and animals, landscapes, figures and so on. The shapes are rich and diverse, with high collection value and cultural significance. Through Suzhou knife handle, you can understand the essence of Chinese traditional culture and historical evolution.

In addition, the service life of the handle is longer than that of other materials. Its corrosion resistance, water resistance, UV protection, compressive strength and other properties are very good, so more and more people pay attention to. The material of the handle itself is better able to bear the impact of use and is more durable than the traditional wooden handle.

However, with the development of The Times, the output of Suzhou knife handles has been reduced from tens of thousands in the past to thousands now. This traditional craft is already facing the risk of being lost. The production of the knife handle requires good craftsmanship inheritance and skilled craft talents, but due to the change of people's lifestyle and consumption concepts, the relatively high production cost has caused people's confusion. And modern people have no corresponding cognition and recognition of this traditional culture. These are all obstacles to the future development of Suzhou knife handle.

To sum up, although Suzhou knife handle has many advantages, it faces many challenges in the context of modern society. However, as a cultural heritage, Suzhou knife handles are still of great significance. We should assume the responsibility of protecting and inheriting this traditional culture, so that more people can understand and understand the cultural connotation and value represented by Suzhou knife handle. Protecting the traditional craft of Suzhou knife handle is not only the inheritance and development of this traditional culture, but also an important contribution to the maintenance and development of Chinese cultural traditions.