Street 'artist'

(Baonghean.vn) - With the tools of a few files, pliers, a small hammer and a string of key blanks, the locksmiths transform into street 'artists'. They quietly choose the sidewalk area of ​​Vinh market to cut keys or 'break' the most secure locks. Without any training, the locksmiths practice their profession by natural talent and 'stealing' from each other.

The tools are quite simple, the income is stable, so the job of cutting and repairing locks is chosen by many people in Vinh to make a living. In the markets in the city such as Vinh market, Quan Lau market, Quang Trung market... is where the most locksmiths are concentrated.

Whenever people lose their house keys, cabinet keys, car keys, etc., they immediately remember and seek out locksmiths for help.

First of all, to cut a motorbike key, you need to insert the key blank according to the vehicle type into the lock to get the mark.

Then file and cut the key according to the printed marks on the blank.

To achieve high efficiency in their work, many locksmiths have 'modernized' by investing in cutting machines and grinders. In the photo, a locksmith is cutting a key blank with a machine.

However, the most decisive part of this profession is still the innate dexterity and skill of the locksmith. Each file stroke to create teeth and grooves shows the craftsman's skill.

With their skill and reputation, many workers have been trusted by customers for many years.

For each new generation of motorbikes, the locksmith must collect new key blanks to avoid being 'outdated'. And each key has its own story.

It seems that no motorcycle lock can be difficult for locksmiths.

Mr. Nguyen Quang Hoang (right), 54 years old, residing in Cua Nam ward (Vinh city), said: "I have been involved in this lock making profession for more than 10 years. It is not only a profession that ensures economic security, but also a small joy for me every day when I can hold a file, monitor, research and create a finished product."

For complex keys, extreme care is required. To cut a key, the lowest price is 5,000 VND, the highest is 40,000 VND.

In just over 15 minutes, the key was in the hands of the customers. Many people believe that without the locksmith, many things would be destroyed and replaced wastefully instead of being repaired and fixed.

Wang Yun