looking to pick up either a Takamura SG2 santoku, or a Miyabi mizu SG2 santoku. Help me decide? Both use SG2 steel and are around the same price. im leaning more towards the miyabi because its much heavier. (226g) vs the takamura which is only 147g. The miyabi also looks so much better to me.
I'm also thinking about the takamura chromax santoku, which isn't sg2 steel.
Pros and cons for each:
Miyabi SG2 Pros: Hammered finish is sexy, heavier.
Takamura SG2 pros: more craftsmanship, better company? more highly rated.
takamura SG2 cons: no hammered finish, extremely light (which i might dislike more and more)
Takamura chromax cons: people say the steel isnt as good as SG2. also prone to rust.
takamura chromax pros: Cheaper, and still highly rated. Hammered finish although not as good looking as the miyabi mizu.
if you have an opinion/recommendation please let me know and include why you think that.
I'm also thinking about the takamura chromax santoku, which isn't sg2 steel.
Pros and cons for each:
Miyabi SG2 Pros: Hammered finish is sexy, heavier.
Takamura SG2 pros: more craftsmanship, better company? more highly rated.
takamura SG2 cons: no hammered finish, extremely light (which i might dislike more and more)
Takamura chromax cons: people say the steel isnt as good as SG2. also prone to rust.
takamura chromax pros: Cheaper, and still highly rated. Hammered finish although not as good looking as the miyabi mizu.
if you have an opinion/recommendation please let me know and include why you think that.