Master Shin's Anvil - #71 Hand Fork

Master Shin In-Young is the head blacksmith of Master Shin's Anvil and owns the oldest blacksmith shop in South Korea, established in 1845. At age 13 he began his apprenticeship and at 17 he became a master, an unprecedented achievement even today. In 2016, the Korean government awarded him with the highest title, recognizing his rare, traditional skills and outstanding talent. Following old-world techniques and traditional minimalistic design, Master Shin creates high-quality, functional pieces that are also durable works of art.

Sturdy hand fork for relocating plants or digging weeds. Convex shape keeps soil from sticking. Angle of the handle reduces wrist fatigue.