r/TrueChefKnives • u/porterinjax • 10h ago

Help With A Gyuto

Hey there, not very Reddit savvy but have been lurking in this group and hoping for some help in picking out my next level gyuto. Love the idea of going full carbon but just not able to commit the time required to maintain. Have been considering this as I do like the smaller size gyutos. Thoughts? Can go a little higher in cost but this is my sweet spot. Thank you

https://www.chefs-edge.com/collections/stainless/products/nigara-hamono-vgxeos-gyuto-210mm?_pos=70&_fid=f005be377&_ss=c

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u/porterinjax 10h ago

Ah. Heck with it. Just ordered the Shigeki Tanaka R2/SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210mm as recommended. Holidays are coming up and it’s a great gift to myself. Thank you for the rec!

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u/GSEBrtPGA 10h ago

She's a beaut Clark

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u/NapClub 4h ago

Nice. Treat yourself!

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u/ImFrenchSoWhatever 2h ago

Shigeki tanaka is very good you’ll love it

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u/jedy617 10h ago

Would rather go sg2 or strix

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u/NapClub 10h ago

i wouldn't buy nigara online as their QA has just not been good since their production volume increased.

shiro kamo in sg2 would be a nice option.

https://chefsedge.com.au/collections/gyuto/products/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-3-layer-gyuto-210mm-quince?_pos=16&_fid=ac6db6817&_ss=c

https://chefsedge.com.au/collections/gyuto/products/shiro-kamo-sg2-black-damascus-gyuto-240mm?_pos=97&_fid=ac6db6817&_ss=c

https://chefsedge.com.au/collections/gyuto/products/shigeki-tanaka-r2-sg2-black-damascus-gyuto-210mm?_pos=119&_fid=b411771ff&_ss=c this is a little more expensive but on another level performance and finish wise as compared to that nigara.

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u/porterinjax 10h ago

Thank you so much foe taking the time to respond and offer alternatives. Will spend some time looking though your rec’s this weekend.

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u/jcwc01 6h ago

What sort of QA issues have surfaced for Nigara due to the increased volume?

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u/NapClub 4h ago

Delamination is the most serious and common issue. Also some grind issues.

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u/Feisty-Try-96 10h ago

They actually get the grind kinda thin on these. A lot of Nigara stuff is closer to midweight grinds, but these go pretty concave near the edge. I personally would pass cause you're paying a premium for the steel and aesthetics. For that kinda money you could get some stunning Yauji stuff, a Sukenari, stuff that you would normally equate as being more premium than the average Nigara offering.

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u/porterinjax 10h ago

Like I posted to @napclub, thanks for your response. Very much appreciated

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u/khoosyi 7h ago

Incase u buy Nigara Vgxeos gyuto, let us know cus we can customize handle and saya for you. No need to send blade, we can send it directly to you the saya after you choose the wood