Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel Honesuki 150 mm

Hand-forged in Hanoi, edge-finished in Tennessee—meet Dao Vua knives, the carbon-steel workhorses that punch far above their price. Why chefs love Dao Vua True handmade lineage: Each blade is forged in a courtyard workshop by bladesmiths trained in Vietnam’s black-sand steel tradition. 52100 carbon steel (V3 line): Imported US ball-bearing steel hardened to ±60 HRC for keen, toothy bite and easy field touch-ups. Kurouchi patina coat: Protects the cladding while giving every knife its rustic, one-of-a-kind face. Affordable entry point: Experience artisan geometry at 30–40 % of comparable Japanese blades—perfect for line cooks and hobbyists. Key specs (V3 Gyuto 150 mm) Heel height 39 mm · Spine 2.2 mm · Weight 109 g · Even 50/50 grind. Care & maintenance 52100 will patina and can rust if left wet. Rinse, hand-dry, and oil lightly. Sharpened & ready Add our Dao Vua Sharpening Service and we’ll ship your blade screaming-sharp at 2 µm—zero learning curve out of the box. FAQs