(Baonghean.vn) - With a few files, pliers, a small hammer and a string of key blanks as tools, locksmiths transform into street 'artists'. They quietly choose the sidewalk area of Vinh market to cut keys or 'successfully' break seemingly the strongest locks. Without any training, locksmiths practice their profession by natural talent and 'stealing' from each other.
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| 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. The markets in the city such as Vinh market, Quan Lau market, Quang Trung market... are where the most locksmiths gather. |
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| Whenever people lose their house keys, cabinet keys, car keys, etc., they immediately remember and seek out locksmiths for help. |
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| First, to cut a motorbike key, you need to insert the key blank according to the vehicle type into the lock to get the mark. |
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| Then file and cut the key according to the printed marks on the blank. |
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| To achieve high efficiency, many locksmiths have 'modernized' by investing in cutting machines and grinders. In the photo, a locksmith is cutting a key blank with a machine. |
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| However, the most decisive part of this profession is still the innate skill and dexterity of the locksmith. Each file stroke to create teeth and grooves shows the craftsman's skill. |
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| With their skill and reputation, many workers have been trusted by customers for many years. |
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| Every time a new model of motorbike is released, the locksmith must collect blank keys to avoid being 'outdated'. And each key has its own story. |
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| It seems that no motorcycle lock can be difficult for locksmiths. |
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| 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 job 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." |
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| For complex keys, extreme care is required. To cut a key, the lowest price is 5,000 VND, the highest is 40,000 VND. |
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| 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
