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Dao Vua is a Vietnamese brand that recently started very good reputation for their quality / price ratio. Handmade knives made by the family and community members and the ideal choice for beginners in the handmade knives world. They are exporting 50% of their production in USA where they started becoming a favorite for the ones that want a handmade knife without “breaking the bank”. The already Classic V2 series is made from 5160 carbon steel, fully by hand, at a HRC60 hardness and feature a kurouchi finish and a nice Ebony and Padauk wooden handle. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. Important Note: Dao Vua knives are fully hand forged and therefore can have imperfections in finishing or straightness. They are delivered without a box (but very well protected) and extra sharpening service is strongly suggested as their sharpness out of the box can be drastically improved. Handles come in different colors and may vary from the one you see in the picture. If you want to be sure of the handle color kindly contact us by email or messenger. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
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Hatsu - Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from usually undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Ginsan Series are made by Satoshi Nakagawa who is the disciple of the legendary Kenichi Shiraki and is now considered among the top 5 blacksmiths in Japan. Made by Silver3 stainless steel, one of the sharpest steels in Japanese knife making, with high edge retention but at the same time easy to sharpen. Sharpened by Morihio San, a legend among sharpeners in Sakai. Features a beautiful octagonal Wa handle made by Ebony. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Hatsukokoro / Nakagawa Nakagawa Ginsan Petty 150 145/270 50/50 San Mai Ginsan (Silver3) Polished (Migaki) 61 Ebony no ferrule 2,3/0,35 30 76 -
Hatsu - Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Ginga (Galaxy or Milky Way) line is one of the latest creations of Hatsukokoro in collaboration with Yoshihiro Yauji, one of the most talented blacksmiths and one of the youngest to be honoured as Dentokogeshi (Traditional Craftsmen) in Takefu Knife Village (we met him in our latest visit to Japan and is an amazing person too). After many years of training under Hideo Kitaoka, he started making his own knives, that soon became famous for their excellent fit and finish. It features an impressive polished Damascus finish and is made with one high end stainless steels by Hitachi, namely ATS-34. It contains a high amount of carbon and chromium that provides excellent wear and corrosion resistance, All details are taken care of – rounded and polished spine for looks and comfort – a tapering that makes the knives both sturdy and nimble and an Ebony mono octagonal handle to adds to the overall beaty of these knives. Despite the polished finish it has a very good food release even when cutting sticky ingredients like potatoes. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: ATS-34 DAMASCUS Knife type: Petty 150 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150/280 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Damascus Steel type: ATS-34 Forging method: Damascus San Mai HRC hardness: 64 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Ebony Mono Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,1 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 36 Weight (gr): 102 Notes: -
Hatsu - Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Hayabusa SG2 Series are true lasers. Made of new technology SG2 powder stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Wenge octagonal handle. For the thin and light knife lovers!! The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hayabusa SG2 Knife type: Petty 150 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 145 / 270 Grind: 50/50 Finish: San Mai Steel type: SG-2 (R-2 ) Forging method: Polished (Migaki) HRC hardness: 62-63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,35 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 68 Notes: -
Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it’s extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it’s light weight! With a tall blade and rounded nose, the Santoku is a versatile, all over, knife that is suitable for cutting meat, fish, or vegetables. The name Santoku means “Three-purpose” (virtues). Used mainly with chopping and push cuts. This specific knife can also be used as a tall petty because of its size.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Ko - Santoku 150 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150 / 275 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 38 Weight (gr): 83 Notes: -
Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it's extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it's light weight! Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Petty 130 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 130 / 260 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,85 / 0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 33 Weight (gr): 75 Notes: -
Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. Kajin (meaning Fire of Gods) is yet a new series from Hatsukokoro, combining the excellent Blue-2 (Aogami-2) carbon steel with a stainless clad for less maintenance and trouble. Ultra thin for the laser type lovers, Features a Migaki / Polished finish and a Wa octagonal mono ebony handle that matches perfectly. Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Kaijin Knife type: Petty 150mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150/275 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: Blue-2 (Aogami-2) / Stainless clad Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 80 Notes: -
Sale!Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Ryuhyo Series feature a beautiful Damascus pattern. Made of SG-2 Powdered stainless steel, a very thin grind, lightweight and nimble – this is a knife for the laser lovers. Complemented with an olive wood Octagonal Wa handle to make it even more beautiful. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Ryuhyo Knife type: Petty 150mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 154 / 278 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Dmascus Polished Steel type: SG-2 Forging method: Damascus HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa /Olive wood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,45 Blade height at heel (mm): 32 Weight (gr): 68 Notes: -
Sale!Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga line is made of Gingami (Silver-3) stainless steel at a hardness of HRC 61-62. Being also stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the carbon steel knives and are very easy to sharpen. Features a beautiful Nashiji finish and an octagonal Rosewood handle. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. The 135mm version seems to be ideal size for versatile use.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Sakon Ginga Knife type: Petty 135mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 135 / 260 Grind: Double Bevel Finish: Nashiji Steel type: Ginsan (Silver-3) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Rosewood / Wood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 28 Weight (gr): 71 Notes: -
Sale!Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Tosaichi AO line is an amazing value for money series! Is made with Aogami Super steel – mayne the top carbon steel used in Japanese cuttlert and is forged at a high HRC 63 hardness. Being stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the usual carbon steel knives while maintaining all the advantages of the carbon steel. Features a beautiful Migaki (Polished) finish and an octagonal Ebony handle. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. The 135mm version seems to be ideal size for versatile use.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Tosaichi Ao Knife type: Petty 135 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 135/264 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Migaki (polished) Steel type: Aogami Super Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / ebony / Olive Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,95 / 0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 27,3 Weight (gr): 79 Notes: -
Sale!Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Tosaichi Bright line is made of Aogami Super steel at a high HRC 63 hardness. Being stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the usual carbon steel knives while maintaining all the advantages of the carbon steel. Features a beautiful Hammered pattern and an octagonal Rosewood handle. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. The 135mm version seems to be ideal size for versatile use.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Tosaichi Bright Knife type: Petty 135mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 140 / 265 Grind: Double Bevel Finish: Hammered Steel type: Aogami Super (Stainless Clad) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Rosewood / Wood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 75 Notes: -
Sale!Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Tosaichi Shadow Knife type: Petty 150mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150 / 280 Grind: Double Bevel Finish: Kurouchi / Hammered Steel type: Aogami Super (Stainless Clad) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Rosewood / Wood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 75 Notes:
