Cairo knife sharpener says traditional trade is dying out

Street life in the Egyptian capital is changing, with many traditional businesses slowly disappearing as technology makes them redundant. Knife sharpeners used to be a common sight in Cairo, but traders say there’s no longer enough business to make the job profitable. Hamdy Abo Hadid announces his arrival. He’s a knife sharpener and is letting customers know he’s open for business. Abo Hadid spends his day travelling around Cairo’s northern suburbs, setting up his tools on the street. He says clien