Dao Vua V3 52100 Petty Knife 120mm

For those that venture outside of Japanese-made kitchen knives, a few minutes of internet research will lead you to the remarkable brand Dao Vua. Renowned for their handmade knives, Dao Vua has quickly stormed the internet and market.

Dao Vua knives are handcrafted in Hanoi, Vietnam by skilled Vietnamese bladesmiths. These artisans utilize recycled materials, including what they call leaf spring steel, to forge their blades. Known for their exceptional build and sharpness, Dao Vua's knives are priced attractively. However, their carbon steel construction, even with a kurouchi finish, necessitates care—they sharpen easily but also oxidize easily, so keeping them dry is vital.

The third iteration of their knives, "V3", has addressed another user concern: product consistency when using recycled materials. To resolve this, Dao Vua sources premium 52100 carbon steel from the US for their V3 line. This exciting Vietnamese knife company consistently meets user demands—what else would you like to see from them?

While a 150mm petty knife is highly versatile, in-hand paring techniques can pose challenges. However, a 120mm petty knife hits that sweet spot of versatility, making tasks like supreming an orange, paring a lemon, and mincing garlic—our favorite use—easier and more efficient.

Product Specifications:

• Brand: Dao Vua
• Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
• Line: V3
• Steel: 52100
• Construction: Monosteel
• Finish: Kurouchi
• Style: Petty Knife
• Blade Length: 120mm
• Overall Length: 245mm
• Spine: 1.8mm
• Blade Height: 40mm at heel
• Weight: 80g
• HRC: 60
• Handle: Ebony and Padauk