{"product_id":"dao-vua-v4-classic-kiritsuke-240mm","title":"Dao Vua V4 Classic Kiritsuke 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiritsuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52100 \u003cem\u003e(Mono Steel)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony \/ Padauk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.00mm \u003cspan\u003e(tapered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg (Coming Soon!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"127\"\u003eThe new \u003cstrong data-end=\"156\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eDao Vua V4 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is what happens when a handmade favourite keeps leveling up — especially when we keep poking the makers for improvements year after year. It still looks like the classic Dao Vua everyone recognizes, but under the hood, it’s a very different knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"406\"\u003eAfter a ton of real-world feedback (and a few “please change this” conversations), we asked Dao Vua to move away from their old leaf-spring 5160 steel and switch this batch to \u003cstrong data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"582\"\u003e52100 carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s more stable, holds an edge longer, sharpens beautifully, and reacts more consistently. Same rustic charm… just way more reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eOne of the biggest changes in the V4 is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"789\"\u003etaper\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gone is the old “feather-thin but no taper” vibe. The new blades actually transition properly — thicker at the spine and gradually thinning out toward a precise, finer tip. The result? A knife that feels more nimble, cuts cleaner, and performs at a level earlier Dao Vua generations simply didn’t reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eStill handmade — still perfectly imperfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even with the upgrades, Dao Vua hasn’t lost who they are. Every V4 is still forged by hand, one at a time. Expect light hammer marks, small inconsistencies, minimal machine finishing, and handle wood variations. Because of that, we don’t usually recommend them as gifts unless the person already understands what a handmade knife \u003cem data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eshould\u003c\/em\u003e look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003eThese quirks aren’t flaws — they’re the signature of a maker working with real tools, real heat, and real hands. Some people want that character; others love that these knives make fantastic carbon-steel “platforms” for thinning, polishing, tuning, or sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003eIf you want to try carbon steel without jumping straight into high-end Japanese pricing, the V4 series is one of the best entry points out there. The blade \u003cem data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e reactive and will patina quickly — but that’s part of the charm and part of learning how a real carbon-steel knife behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"96\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eKiritsuke Gyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the all-purpose performance of a classic chef’s knife with the sharper, more aggressive tip of a traditional kiritsuke. The flat-ish profile is great for push cuts and slicing, while the pointed tip gives you extra precision for trimming, scoring, and detail work. It’s versatile enough for veggies, meat, and daily prep, but with a more modern, distinctive shape that many cooks find both efficient and fun to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Handmade, it's wrapped for transport with no gift box included. Optional blade guards are available:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/knife-storage\/products\/chef-blade-guards-sheaths\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Vietnam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51536178217193,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/DaoVuaV4ClassicKiritsuke240mm.png?v=1784326235","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/dao-vua-v4-classic-kiritsuke-240mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}