DAO VUA 165mm V3 52100 Tall Nakiri
DAO VUA 165mm V3 52100 Tall Nakiri
DAO VUA 165mm V3 52100 Tall Nakiri

DAO VUA 165mm V3 52100 Tall Nakiri

Description:

Among those who explore beyond Japanese-made kitchen knives, the brand Dao Vua is often a name encountered on internet. Originating from Hanoi, Vietnam, Dao Vua knives are impressively handcrafted by barefoot Vietnamese bladesmiths, using what they term as leaf spring steel, essentially recycled 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, made from recycled materials. The V3 line now sources 52100 carbon steel from the US, ensuring the uniformity and quality of the finished product.

Knife Specs:

Maker: DaoVua
Origin: Viet Nam
Core Steel: 52100 Carbon Steel Manufactured in USA
HRC: ~61 - 62
Construction: Differential heat treaded Monosteel
Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 69mm
Spine above heel: 2.3mm
Weight: 205g
Handle: Japanese Wa Style with Ebony with Padauk Ferrule
Overall Length: 320mm

DAO VUA 165mm V3 52100 Tall Nakiri

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DAO VUA 165mm V3 52100 Tall Nakiri

Description:

Among those who explore beyond Japanese-made kitchen knives, the brand Dao Vua is often a name encountered on internet. Originating from Hanoi, Vietnam, Dao Vua knives are impressively handcrafted by barefoot Vietnamese bladesmiths, using what they term as leaf spring steel, essentially recycled 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, made from recycled materials. The V3 line now sources 52100 carbon steel from the US, ensuring the uniformity and quality of the finished product.

Knife Specs:

Maker: DaoVua
Origin: Viet Nam
Core Steel: 52100 Carbon Steel Manufactured in USA
HRC: ~61 - 62
Construction: Differential heat treaded Monosteel
Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 69mm
Spine above heel: 2.3mm
Weight: 205g
Handle: Japanese Wa Style with Ebony with Padauk Ferrule
Overall Length: 320mm

Customer Reviews

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Cameron Fielden
Great for the money

Pros:
Knife takes a great edge
This particular knife has a fairly even grind
Price is great
Handle fit and finish is great
Tokushu Shop is great to work with

Cons:
Hit or miss quality control

The whole story is this: I received a knife a couple weeks ago that was warped, had an uneven grind, and a chip in the back. I left a review stating these things and mentioning that this would definitely be a project knife. A few days after this review, Tony reached out and wanted to ensure I was a happy customer. He offered to swap the knife or take a return. He ended up sending a me another knife free of charge, and the second one I received I believe is fantastic quality for the price.

Overall, I think that Dao Vua may have some QC issues, however, Tokushu stands by the product they carry and will take care of you. I will be doing more business with these guys in the future.

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Aidan Basquez
Great knife and service

Gotta be my favorite knife site.