Daovua has been hard at work building a factory so they can improve the quality of their blades. They've also decided to make a new line of knives with more classic Japanese shapes with flatter profiles, improved sharpness, and upgraded steel. These knives are taking them longer to make with a better finish and nicer handles. We think they're a big step up.
Weight: 4.0 oz/ 114g
Blade Length: 165mm
Overall Length: 305mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.8mm
Blade Height at Heel: 46.8mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Dao Vua V2 Bunka , February 9, 2025Posted By: Roscoe Crisostomo
There wasn’t an option for me to review the bunka, but there is for the Santoku. So this is for the bunka.
To begin, I ordered a Dao Vua V2 Bunka despite heavy criticism on reddit. In terms of the blade shape, sharpness, and quality, it was perfect. PERFECT. But my concern was with a noticeable 2 inch crack in the otherwise well made handle. I emailed customer service about the issue, and Mark apologized and sent a reply with some pictures and allowed me to pick out a new Dao Vua bunka to be sent to me for free. This is fantastic customer service and I am completely satisfied and happy. I recommend ChefKnivesToGo for anyone looking to find a great knife with a guarantee that you’ll be well taken care of if any problems come up.
There wasn’t an option for me to review the bunka, but there is for the Santoku. So this is for the bunka.
To begin, I ordered a Dao Vua V2 Bunka despite heavy criticism on reddit. In terms of the blade shape, sharpness, and quality, it was perfect. PERFECT. But my concern was with a noticeable 2 inch crack in the otherwise well made handle. I emailed customer service about the issue, and Mark apologized and sent a reply with some pictures and allowed me to pick out a new Dao Vua bunka to be sent to me for free. This is fantastic customer service and I am completely satisfied and happy. I recommend ChefKnivesToGo for anyone looking to find a great knife with a guarantee that you’ll be well taken care of if any problems come up.
Great beginner carbonPosted By: Noel
4 people found this review helpful
I bought this to learn and practice carbon knife care and maintenance. It’s a fairly light knife, maybe a little lighter than I’d have preferred. The blade edge was off a tiny bit, but still very capable out of the box. A quick touch up and it’s cutting very well. For the price, it’s a really solid knife and once I’m much more comfortable with carbon care, I’ll graduate to the blue #2 gyuto I bought at the same time and pass this on to someone who might like to give carbon a try.
4 people found this review helpful
I bought this to learn and practice carbon knife care and maintenance. It’s a fairly light knife, maybe a little lighter than I’d have preferred. The blade edge was off a tiny bit, but still very capable out of the box. A quick touch up and it’s cutting very well. For the price, it’s a really solid knife and once I’m much more comfortable with carbon care, I’ll graduate to the blue #2 gyuto I bought at the same time and pass this on to someone who might like to give carbon a try.
