This tall petty arrived from the manufacturer with a small chip in the ferrule.
Believe it or not, car and truck leaf springs make great knife blades! These discarded automotive parts are a very good source of knife steel as they are usually made from 5160 carbon steel. Many highly regarded custom knife makers use this steel source to great effect for their highly desirable custom creations.
A young barefoot bladesmith we discovered working in Vietnam uses this interesting source to make some very fun blades for us. Our customers are full of praise for many of their attributes. These are basic blades that will make great project knives for budding sharpeners or new chefs looking for something to play with. But while the fit and finish leave room for improvement, the actual grinds of these budget blades are rather special. These knives are sharp and they will cut! Some of them might need a touch on your favorite stone, but a few passes and you will have a razor of a knife on your hands.
The profile of this tall petty is as rounded as we've seen, so it will resonate with the rockers out there. It is a monster at chopping herbs and other small ingredients. Like the blade, the handle is not the best in the industry but with a bit of sanding and maybe some varnish, you will have a grip that is easy and secure in your hands.
So if you seek a fun project knife or a cheap and cheerful small ingredient chopper, the Daovua might just be all you need. Plus you get to tell a great story about it and its makers!
Each knife is made by hand so all measurements are approximations.Brand: Daovua
Blacksmith: Nhat Family
Location: Vietnam
Construction: Hammer Forged, Mono Steel
Steel Type: Recycled Leaf Spring Steel
Handle: Octagonal (color and wood type vary)
Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel
Weight: 3.4 oz (96 g)
Blade Length: 130 mm
Total Length: 255 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 43 mm
Believe it or not, car and truck leaf springs make great knife blades! These discarded automotive parts are a very good source of knife steel as they are usually made from 5160 carbon steel. Many highly regarded custom knife makers use this steel source to great effect for their highly desirable custom creations.
A young barefoot bladesmith we discovered working in Vietnam uses this interesting source to make some very fun blades for us. Our customers are full of praise for many of their attributes. These are basic blades that will make great project knives for budding sharpeners or new chefs looking for something to play with. But while the fit and finish leave room for improvement, the actual grinds of these budget blades are rather special. These knives are sharp and they will cut! Some of them might need a touch on your favorite stone, but a few passes and you will have a razor of a knife on your hands.
The profile of this tall petty is as rounded as we've seen, so it will resonate with the rockers out there. It is a monster at chopping herbs and other small ingredients. Like the blade, the handle is not the best in the industry but with a bit of sanding and maybe some varnish, you will have a grip that is easy and secure in your hands.
So if you seek a fun project knife or a cheap and cheerful small ingredient chopper, the Daovua might just be all you need. Plus you get to tell a great story about it and its makers!
Each knife is made by hand so all measurements are approximations.
