Kukri Knife, Paper, Brooms

History in the Making • Season 1 • Episode 8

About this episode

Artisans use time-honoured methods to create classic items, first blacksmith Ryu Lim makes the traditional Kukri knife of the Nepalese Gurkha warriors. Gibby Waitzkin makes paper from bamboo growing in her own farm. Finally, we see sisters Sarah and Mary Schweiger making handmade shaker-style brooms from natural materials.