Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel 165mm Bunka
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DAO VUA V3 52100 Bunka 165mm with Wa Handle
Description:
Among those who explore beyond Japanese-made kitchen knives, the brand Dao Vua is often a name encountered on the internet. Originating from Hanoi, Vietnam, Dao Vua knives are impressively handcrafted by Vietnamese bladesmiths, using high-quality materials. Despite their humble and sustainable production process, these knives stand out due to their high build quality and sharpness, offered at a very affordable price point. However, they require careful maintenance, as being carbon steel with a kurouchi finish, they oxidize easily.
Dao Vua has introduced its third iteration "V3", to address concerns regarding the consistency of their final products. The V3 line now sources 52100 carbon steel from the US, ensuring the uniformity and quality of the finished product. A Bunka knife can be seen as a flatter bellied santoku with a k-tip (reverse tanto), useful for precision cuts and push/pull cutting over rock chopping. At 165mm, it's a versatile and comfortable size for most hands.
Knife Specs:
Brand: Dao Vua
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Line: V3
Steel: 52100
Construction: Monosteel
Finish: Kurouchi
Style: Bunka
Blade Length: 165mm
Overall Length: 310mm
Spine: 2mm at heel
Blade Height: 47mm at heel
Weight: 130g
Dao Vua Sharpening Service
To complement your purchase, we highly recommend our professional Dao Vua Sharpening Service. Our expert team ensures each knife achieves an exceptionally perfect edge. This service guarantees a razor-sharp edge right out of the box, enhancing your culinary experience. When you order a Dao Vua knife from us, it is guaranteed to arrive sharp and ready for immediate use!
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.
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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.
I got 2 of the 240mm Kiritsuke's and a 165mm Bunka. Got them in a vinegar bath to patina the blades, and then hit the sharpener. Took them all from 400 grit to 60k grit. The can shave hair super easy, and they are all excellent sliders and cutters. Im extremely happy with them and highly recommend them if youre just getting into Japanese style knives. What are you waiting for? Go buy some!
I like it 165mm bunks very much. So far, as much as some of my Japanese knives. For the price, it’s worth it. I’m impressed.
I've looked for a long time for an affordable Asian made knife at a good price. Researched and found this wonderfully well balanced super sharp beauty!
Wanted a Bunka to complement other knives in the drawer but keep the investment down as it is one of many knives we have to use. Dao Vua really hit the sweet spot. Feels great in hand and certainly is sharp enough and should retain a good edge. The 52100 is a great compromise between edge retention and general performance eg not so reactive. Execution of handle and blade are just fine. It should be a workhorse. If they made a petty I'd grab one as well.
Perfect size and weight for daily use in a commercial kitchen.
Best Knive & even better service
I HIGHLY recommend this shop & service. Recently dived into Japanese style knives with a dao vua and elected to go with the sharpening service. When I got the knife, I was impressed with the quality of the knife for something under $100. Unfortunately, it was not as sharp as I thought it would be and let them know in the survey, especially with the sharpening service. To my surprise, the owner reached out to me and offered to correct the issue. Now, this knife is amazing
Glad I bought this knife. Fantastic make and lovely to look at. J feel more confident with this knife to try better and mor complicated recipes
Very functional knife. The 51200 steel is better than I expected. Blade is rustic but grind is good. Overall better than the purchase price!
Got this as a gift for a friend and they love it! They've demonstrated how will it works to me and it's as sharp and high quality as it is beautiful!
I have had this knife for several months now. I honestly expected it to be higher quality. The blade is a bit warped, the bevel is not even and the glue from the handle is a bit sloppy. The knife is sharp, I do like the blade shape and design, but coming from the Chinese pocket knife world, I think there is a lot of room for improvement. I wish I had spent an extra 30 or 40 dollars and gotten something nicer.
honestly, i’m a little disappointed. i have a dao vua 210 mm gyuto that i am very happy w/. i’ve had it for years & it was the main reason i bought the bunka. the bunka looks good & is at a good price point. i expected the bunka to eventually form a patina, but i didn’t expect the new v3 carbon steel to react the first time i used the blade! my gyuto has yet to react. the bunka is a little lighter than i expected weight wise, the spine a little thinner & the blade came less sharp than i’d hoped for, but i’m okay w/ those design differences. still, i’d recommend this bunka to anyone who’s interested in getting started w/ japanese cutlery…
DAO VUA V3 52100 Bunka 165mm with Wa Handle
Great knife great shipping and customer service