Daovua Leaf Spring Kiritsuke 240mm

The Daovua Leaf Spring Kiritsuke 240mm is a great example of what this small Vietnamese workshop does best - a simple, hardworking knife that delivers serious cutting performance at an honest price. The kiritsuke profile combines the length and flat-to-curved edge of a gyuto with the angled reverse tanto tip that adds precision for detail work. At 240mm the flat midsection suits push cutting through vegetables while the tip geometry handles finer tasks. The tall blade at 59mm gives you good knuckle clearance and makes the knife useful for scooping and transferring ingredients off the board.

The blade is forged from recycled leaf spring carbon steel - typically 5160 - a tough, forgiving alloy that takes a very sharp edge and sharpens readily on water stones. The grind is thin with a slightly convex feel that aids food release, and the kurouchi (black as-forged) finish protects the reactive surface during use. Daovua knives are made by the Nhat family and carry the handmade character of a small workshop - small imperfections in fit and finish are part of the nature of these knives and do not affect cutting performance. Avoid bones and frozen foods, but for everyday prep work this is a durable and dependable tool.

What Customers Are Saying: Customers consistently praise the performance and value of these knives, especially for cooks new to carbon steel. Many highlight how easily they sharpen and how quickly they take a keen edge. Reviewers appreciate the lightweight feel, balance, and versatility for everyday prep. Several note it became a favorite daily-use knife thanks to its cutting ability and no-nonsense performance.

• Maker: Daovua
• Blacksmith: The Nhat Family
• Location: Vietnam
• Construction: Mono Steel, Hand Forged
• Edge Steel: Leaf Spring Carbon Steel (5160)
• HRC: 60-61
• Finish: Kurouchi (Black as-forged)
• Edge Grind: Even 50/50
• Handle: Octagonal Wood (color and wood type vary)
• Weight: 6.2 oz (178 g)
• Blade Length: 240 mm
• Total Length: 385 mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
• Blade Height: 59 mm

Care Instructions: Leaf spring carbon steel is reactive - wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the edge. Apply a light coat of camellia oil after use and for storage. A patina will develop with use and adds natural protection - let it build rather than scrubbing it off. Hand wash only, sharpen on quality water stones, and hone regularly between sharpenings.

Each knife is made by hand so all measurements are approximations.