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Cangshan HELENA Series German Steel Forged Knife Block Set (12-Piece, White), Oprah's Favorite Things 2023

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Fulfilled by Cangshan Cutlery

Arrives May 17 – May 22
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Size: 12-Piece


Color: White


Features

  • 12-Piece Set Includes: 8in Chefs Knife, 7in Santoku Knife, 8in Bread Knife, 8in Honing Steel, 9in Forged Shears 5in Serrated Utility Knife, 3.5in Paring Knife, (4) 5in Fine Edge Steak Knife, Solid Acacia Wood Block
  • Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand.
  • Handcrafted, full-tang knives forged from tight-grained, German X50CrMoV15 steel for incredible durability, stain resistance, and edge retention. Blades are sharpened to a precise 16-degree angle.
  • Each blade goes through our proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.
  • Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship.

Color: White


Brand: Cangshan


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Blade Edge: Serrated


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 8 x 8 x 12 inches


Color: White


Brand: Cangshan


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Blade Edge: Serrated


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 8 x 8 x 12 inches


Style: Ergonomic,Modern


Is Dishwasher Safe: No


Construction Type: Forged


Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 12 inches


Item Weight: 12.03 pounds


Manufacturer: Cangshan


Item model number: 503497


Date First Available: April 4, 2023


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good knives, company is responsive and stands by their product.
Size: 23-Piece Color: White
If you're looking at these, or similar knives on Amazon and considering a purchase then you're not likely enough of a knife snob to be unhappy with them. If you were, you'd have been on knife forums researching all this. These knives are made of the same steel that most of these knife sets in this price range are made of. The differences in sets will mostly be geometric or subjective differences from one to the other. The handle of my Chef's knife formed a crack between the rivet/pin and the bottom of the white polymer part of the handle. This occurred near the end of the first month of ownership. I don't wash my knives in the dishwasher and it had not been dropped. I sent an email to Cangshan via the hello@ email address provided on their website, with a pic of the handle. I received a reply the next morning that they were shipping me a new Chef's knife. I took delivery of it today. Not sure why the handle cracked but very happy with the customer service on the product here. They were quick to respond and it was evident that they have a solid process to correct any issues with their product. I am a Vine reviewer but I bought these knives from Amazon at the typical posted Amazon price. The set was not provided to me for free, I only received a Chef's knife for free when I advised them that one of mine had a problem. I have not been asked by Cangshan nor given any incentive to write a review here. I just wanted to point out that I am happy with the knives, they're typical steel for this type/price range of knife set, and that my experience with the company was fantastic. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024 by T. Nolte

  • Quality
Size: 8-Piece Color: Black
I like the quality according to the advertisement but giving it as a gift
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024 by Yvonne palmer

  • Very sharp
Size: 12-Piece Color: White
Great styling, very sharp and stay sharp..honing works great to keep blades working optimally. Handwashing is only negative
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024 by Carrie H

  • Sharp
Size: 12-Piece Color: Black
As the title says. They’re sharp. Also easy to sharpen.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024 by Noodle

  • Watch Your Fingers
Size: 12-Piece Color: White
These knives were just what we dreamed of! My husband and I were a bloody mess Thanksgiving weekend! The bread knife, paring knife, carving and all others were the sharpest we have ever had! FANTASTIC AND WORTH EVERY PENNY AND MORE! I thought the price was very low! We will stick to this brand!😁
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023 by Grace

  • Great knives beautiful
Size: 23-Piece Color: White
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023 by ROBERT SOLIS ROBERT SOLIS

  • Know what you’re buying.
Size: 12-Piece Color: Black
Ignore the review that calls these cheap Chinese crap. That person did not research what they bought. I generally use Miyabi or Enso. This first photo shows 4 knives- two Wüsthofs, a Yaxell and a Cangshan. I included the other pic to show I do have a frame of reference. I can’t say the Cangshan is sharper than the Yaxell but I’d reach for it over the Wüsthofs any day. It’s kept its edge longer and is far more durable than the other German steel. I bought this set for my GF’s daughter who wanted sharp knives. And while they aren’t the Lamborghini of knives- they are solid. They are sharp, durable and will slice you deeply if you’re not careful. This is a great set for those who need knives that will slice, but maybe who also won’t appreciate or properly care for a set of custom Japanese steel blades. The value of Cangshan is unmatched. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023 by S. Fraczek S. Fraczek

  • Very Good Hobby-Grade Knife Set For A Home Kitchen
Size: 23-Piece Color: Black
I'm saying home kitchen, because they're too fancy for restaurant work. Note of Definition: Nowadays, the two most common forms of knives are German & Japanese. Knives will be defined by these two names, regardless of where they were manufactured. Japanese will make German style, and German will make Japanese style... and everyone in between does the same. Japanese: Being used less & less. The steel is very hard, thus "can have" a razor sharp edge. But being very hard steel, they are brittle, and can break more easily. Also, sharpening a Japanese knife is more difficult to do than a German. Japanese styled knives are also only bevel sharpened on one side. Thus, there are knives for lefthand or righthand, never for both. German Knives are more what you'd call workhorses. While not as sharp as if from Japanese steel, 99% of chefs will never need that additional sharpness. That level of razor sharpness is only needed on a Yanagiba knife. (Used to get that Sashimi paper-thin cut.) German knives are far more forgiving than Japanese. And, easier to keep sharp. (Just dull quicker.) German knives are also bevel sharpened on both sides. Thus, anyone can use them, lefthanded or righthanded, doesn't matter. A bit of reading, and I see that these knives are made of German X50CrMoV15 steel. Such has a 56 HRC. 56 to 58 HRC is what you'll find used on "German" professional knives, and 58 to 60 HRC on "Japanese". Thus, 56 HRC puts these knives on the lower HRC for German professional knives. And, for home and some restaurants, 56 HRC means a more forgiving knife, thus the better one. Therefore, I'm being very critical, but still liking what I'm seeing... for its intended purpose. Yes, they have been machine sharpened, not by hand & whetstone. But, they are very sharp, and if you want to take them up a level in sharpness, using a whetstone, the results will be there. But if you want to only use one of those modern sharpening machines, a little care, and they'll stay sharp for a lifetime. Now to price: I ordered the 23 piece set, which is basically $500. That sounds at first like a lot, but that equates out to $21.74 per knife. Granted those steak knives don't sell individually for that much, but just to make a comparison; a (German) Kramer steak knife sells for between $200 and $250 a piece. (Good knives, of quality steel, can get very pricy, very quickly.) And if you look at what that 23 piece set includes, it's only missing a Yanagiba knife, a bone shears, and a brisket knife... both of the knives being specialized knives, that not everyone needs, or can use enough to buy one. So in a nutshell, that set includes everything a hobby-grade cook will need in a home kitchen, except the bone shears. (The provided kitchen scissors can do the job on chicken or duck, not so much on turkey or goose.) Why this set can be sold at this price is because of where it comes from. If you buy the very same knife set made in Japan or Germany, you're going to pay twice as much, for the same quality. You're paying for the reputation those two countries have as knife makers. Therefore my critical conclusion has to be, if you have this amount in your budget, you're going to get value for money. And also, a knife set that can last a lifetime. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023 by Michael W

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