Dao Vua V3 52100 Special Edition Kiri Cleaver 180mm
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Free US shipping over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days; UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days. Custom work may add 1–2 business days.
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Overview
Hand-forged in Hanoi from 52100 carbon steel and finished with a rustic kurouchi skin, the Dao Vua V3 Special Edition Kiri Cleaver brings big-knife versatility to your prep station without the bulk of a full Chinese cleaver. Its kiritsuke-style tip excels at detail work, while the tall blade makes vegetable chopping and bench-scooping effortless. An octagonal ebony handle with a brass ferrule provides a secure, elegant grip, and the differential heat-treat leaves a visible hamon that develops a rich patina over time
Common Questions
Q: Is this cleaver suitable for home cooks?
A: Absolutely. At just 262 g it handles more like an oversize nakiri, so you get the food-scooping height of a cleaver with nimble control for everyday meals.
Q: Can I cut through bones with it?
A: The V3’s 3 mm spine and 60–61 HRC edge are tuned for produce, boneless meats, and light butchery. For heavy bone work, reach for a true meat cleaver to keep this fine edge chip-free.
Q: What maintenance does 52100 carbon steel require?
A: Wash promptly, dry completely, and apply a light coat of oil. Expect a protective patina to form; it’s normal and helps guard against rust.
Specifications
- Core Steel: 52100 Carbon Steel
- Cladding Type: Differential-heat-treated Monosteel
- Blade Length (Edge): 176 mm
- Blade Height: 85 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): 3.0 mm
- Overall Length: 335 mm
- Handle Length: 140 mm
- Weight: 262 g
- Handle Material: Ebony & Brass Ferrule
- Hardness (HRC): 60 – 61
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
Outside the US: Supported international orders from TokushuKnife.com typically ship via FedEx Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Tokushu Knife pays all applicable import duties and taxes on the customer's behalf. Customers are not responsible for paying duties or taxes. Available destinations, shipping charges and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Customers may also shop at TokushuKnife.eu for regional inventory and options.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
Very good customer service and tracking
Knife is very good and sharp out of the box I appreciate the blade guard that came with it!
Not sharp at all out of the box, but great shape and profile!
I’m quite impressed with the way it feels using the Kiri clever. I wasn’t sure how I would like a blade that size and shape but I’m finding it an enjoyable addition to my kitchen. Not yet sure about edge retention. For the price,though, it’s close enough to a five. Greg.
Knife is beautiful made, got lucky and blade edge came in unbent
Paid for sharpening. Very tip arrived bent and I had to sharpen it out. Shipped in a blade cover but tip was sticking out of it.
I was drawn to the shape of the knife and wanted to like it more. But the geometry of the blade is poor and it has trouble splitting onions for example.
I have been wanting a smaller sized cleaver. The first time I held and used the Dao Vua Special Edition Carbon Steel 180mm Kiri Cleaver I knew it was perfect. It is amazingly well made, feels great in my hand and loved the overall look and design. I would definitely recommend this Kiri Cleaver and brand. I will probably purchase a Dao Vua Gyuto in the future to add to my new collection. Delivery was very quick and I opted for the sharpening service which delayed shipping a relatively short time.