Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel 240mm Gyuto
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Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel 240mm Gyuto
Dao Vua is a Vietnamese blacksmith cooperative founded in 2016. The workshop has developed from early small-scale production using recycled steel into a more consistent operation that combines Vietnamese forging practices with imported 52100 carbon steel. The V3 line focuses on practical geometry, accessible pricing, and improved material consistency.
52100 steel is a high carbon steel originally developed for bearings over 100 years ago, but is also great for knives. Boasting good edge retention and great sharpenability alongside ease of workability, it is no wonder it has been a popular steel among knifemakers for decades - there is even evidence of recycled 52100 steel being used in cutlery as far back as the 1940s!
Product Specifications:
- Maker: Dao Vua
- Steel: 52100 Bearing Steel
- HRC: 61
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Edge Length: 240mm
- Overall Length: 393mm
- Heel Height: 49mm
- Spine Above Heel: 2.35mm
- Bevel: 50/50
- Handle: Wa Shape Handle
- Weight: 182 grams
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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 recently bought a 165mm Dao Vua V2 bunka, and I enjoy it’s ease of sharpness! I wanted a longer knife with American 52100 steel, so I got a 240mm gyuto from the same brand! I liked the out of the box sharpness, the thin but stable grind, the polished smooth ebony and padauk wa handle, and the Kurouchi finish was awesome! Although I bought 1 separate blade guard in my order, Tokushu Knives actually provided an extra blade guard as a extra gift for free, thanks a lot!
This knife is relatively cheap in the world of kitchen knives. It seems to bring the customer savings the knife is sent out a little rough without the luxury refinements of more expensive knives. What you get though is the perfect base for a project knife that can be refined to perform like a much more expensive knife. With a little thinning, rounding / polishing of the spine and choil this knife begins to punch WAY above its price point. I need more time with this steel to form a more comprehensive opinion, but I can say it feels great on the stones and deburrs extremely easily! This knife with this steel is probably one of the top 3 for a project knife IMO. The steel also doesnt seem too reactive from my limited experience (less reactive than blues and whites, maybe similar to AS).
In full disclosure, I did experience some quench line issues with one of the Dao Vua 52100 knives I received, however with that said, the company Tokushu went ABOVE and BEYOND to solve the issue and make sure I was not only satisfied buy happy as well. They advised the issue has been addressed with Dao vua and are moving to a deeper quench process going forward. Ive always been impressed with Dao Vua products and price points, but Tokushus commitment to customer satisfaction is what really shines here. Great communication every step of the way.
I have used other knifes by this company for years in kitchens and have always been surprised on how well they hold an edge and how they are practically indestructible. always would recommend this brand.
Knife is thin and the steel is not too reactive, resulting in a great cutter that is low maintenance at a solid price-point. The initial knife I was sent was slight bent, but Tony quickly sent a replacement. Would definitely purchase another knife from these guys in the future
DAO VUA V3 52100 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Wa Handle
It’s a decent project knife 🤷♂️ Edge looked like a busted picket fence out of the box. We’ll see how it holds