The Dao Vua Cooperative is a very unique company. The Vietnamese Blacksmith tradition began in 1288, and has evolved into a secretive 22 step process to create these great knives. A group of young entrepreneurs has combined these skills with that of woodcraft to include beautiful hardwood handles and sayas. These knives are made from German monosteel leaf springs.
The V2 version is extraordinary. You simply will not find a better handmade knife at this price. Blades are straight, thin, and sharp, guaranteed! This is a carbon steel knife with 50 / 50 grind, very thin, light and sharp. The ebony and padauk handles are the most refined. DaoVua has come a long way from project knives. In my opinion they are at the top of the game for this price of handmade carbon knives. We recommend finish sharpening on all Dao Vua knives. We hone an excellent edge, while inspecting the blade, and polishing any small scratches from production.
Weight: 66 grams
Length: 120mm
Height: 30mm
Spine at heel: 1.7mm
Estimated HRC: 60
Steel: German Leaf Spring Reactive Carbon Steel
Construction: Monosteel
Finish: Kurouchi
Grind: 50 / 50
Maker: Dao Vua Co-op
Model: V2
County: Viet Nam
Handle: Ebony and Padauk
Customer Reviews
The Dao Vua Cooperative is a very unique company. The Vietnamese Blacksmith tradition began in 1288, and has evolved into a secretive 22 step process to create these great knives. A group of young entrepreneurs has combined these skills with that of woodcraft to include beautiful hardwood handles and sayas. These knives are made from German monosteel leaf springs.
The V2 version is extraordinary. You simply will not find a better handmade knife at this price. Blades are straight, thin, and sharp, guaranteed! This is a carbon steel knife with 50 / 50 grind, very thin, light and sharp. The ebony and padauk handles are the most refined. DaoVua has come a long way from project knives. In my opinion they are at the top of the game for this price of handmade carbon knives. We recommend finish sharpening on all Dao Vua knives. We hone an excellent edge, while inspecting the blade, and polishing any small scratches from production.
Weight: 66 grams
Length: 120mm
Height: 30mm
Spine at heel: 1.7mm
Estimated HRC: 60
Steel: German Leaf Spring Reactive Carbon Steel
Construction: Monosteel
Finish: Kurouchi
Grind: 50 / 50
Maker: Dao Vua Co-op
Model: V2
County: Viet Nam
Handle: Ebony and Padauk