Thread: Damascus or Takeda

Ok, if you're getting a custom and price pretty much being equal, what will probably be a better shave and hold an edge longer, Damascus or Takeda? It would be a Livi creation if that should make a difference.

Ok..I have a similar post up and have owned the Takeda Damascus and I have a few Livi Damascus.

FYI...There are no more Livi Takeda Damascus razors being produced. This is straight from Don.

Livi Damascus is very nice indeed. I have been looking at the Takeda 2 steel myself. Im just waiting to hear back from Don. I think either way you cant go wrong.

I don't have one but that Bergamo, IIRC, Damascus was beautifully figured. I've never seen a Livi that didn't shave like a dream and I've seen more than a few.

I have a few Livi's and a Takeda and to tell you the truth they are all great razors. If you can get the Takeda I would do that more because it's an uncommon beast.

I have a Bergamo This One and it shaves quite nicely. No Takeda though, it was next on my list though. From what I have heard, they are relatively comparable. It is more a mater of which one do you think looks nicer, what turns your crank.

cannonfodder I love the hump back spine and the point on the one you made the scales for. Just beautiful.

Dag nabit...I done did it now..pulled the trigger on a Livi Takeda 2, as well a Iwasaki 1, from SRD this morning. Got to step back. It's going to cost me too many pairs of shoes with the wife.

Originally Posted by Formel1

Dag nabit...I done did it now..pulled the trigger on a Livi Takeda 2, as well a Iwasaki 1, from SRD this morning. Got to step back. It's going to cost me too many pairs of shoes with the wife.

Congratulations! You will love those razors. I have a Takeda and a couple of Iwasakis...never regretted buying any of them.

Bummer..Don just informed me no more Takeda 2 either, only Takeda 1 blades. Now do I switch to Damascus or stay with Takeda....mmmmhhh......

You won't be disappointed with the quality of the shave whichever one you choose. If a subtle pattern is your preference the Takeda. If you like a lot more figure in the pattern than the Damascus will have that.