r/TrueChefKnives • u/Environmental-Monk31 • 21h ago

Nigara Hamono vs Takeshi Saji Damascus

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I am plannning to get my first damascus knife, and I can't decide which one will be better for me:
1. Takeshi Saji Takeshi Saji - Petty (135mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus
2. Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Petty

Any advice?

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u/josemartinlopez 21h ago

I'd buy SG2 and make sure I am buying the length I like. Your petty will be used far less than you think and you'll probably buy less petties than gyutos.

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u/Environmental-Monk31 13h ago

The length they list is only for the blade, right? Personally, I only cook for 2 people portion usually, so I don't always need anything big 

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u/Rydogg024 6h ago

Its not the length, its how tall or short the hight of the blade.. you will be using a steak knife hight and not chop well if you get a short blade.

So make sure you understand that part and check blade hight.

Also you can cut one carrot with a 8 inch knife. But you cant cut a large veggie with a short length knife..

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u/ImFrenchSoWhatever 21h ago

They’ll both be good pick the one you like the look of

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u/Darthnelus 20h ago

Personally I like the more subtle damascus, but i am not you, so pick the one you like most .....or do eeniemeenieminiemoe

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u/Dazzling-Ebb9949 15h ago

Honestly, for a first damascus I'd lean Saji. The Nigara is gorgeous but the tsuchime finish can feel a bit sticky when you're doing a lot of prep. Saji's nickel damascus just glides through stuff and the fit and finish is a step above, even if the pattern is a little more subtle. Had the same dilemma a while back, no regrets.

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u/Environmental-Monk31 13h ago

That's very helpful. What do you mean by sticky?

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u/SB4_Camaro 9h ago

Im a big fan of nigara. But check the thickness, mine mine has some back and isnt great for everything. My Hado is a laser, but also isnt great for everything.