Kelly, the dog in this picture, knows that in life it’s always good to be sharp… which is why some residents of Vittoriosa still take their knives and scissors to their local sennien who sharpens them on his whetstone. It’s a dying trade that provides a small income – even though it might not be cutting edge any more.

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