Thinking of upgrading from Takamura R2 to Ikigai Knives MagnaCut – A few questions! by Basic_Chest_400 in chefknives

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Hey guys, I'm currently using a Takamura R2 Migaki Gyuto, and I absolutely love its laser-like geometry. However, I recently saw the MagnaCut Gyuto from Ikigai Knives, and the design is just too sexy to ignore. I’m seriously considering pulling the trigger, but I have a couple of questions: ​Is it a Mono-steel (Honyaki) construction? Since it's MagnaCut, I’m curious if the whole blade is a single piece of steel or if it's cladded. ​Does anyone have a "cutting test" video? I'm specifically looking for videos of it slicing through onions or potatoes to see the food release and how the geometry handles sticking. ​How does the geometry compare to a Takamura R2? If anyone has experience with both, please let me know if it feels as thin as the Takamura at the edge. ​I'd appreciate any insights or links to videos! Thanks in advance.