Cangshan S Series 1026054 German Steel Forged 23-Piece Knife Block Set

I was honestly concerned at first, because the block box was already ripped open. No worries though, only the box itself was damaged and proved to be both beautiful and solid. For this reason, I knocked 1 star off of the “Giftable” rating. All knife packaging was in perfect condition.The knives themselves are stunning. They are aesthetically pleasing, have a nice solid feel and comfortable in the hand. Each is razor sharp, and cuts through meat and vegetables like butter.19 is on the higher end of knife quantity that you’ll find in a single set (The block, shears, sharpening steel and meat fork count as the other 4 pieces). Most only include 4 steak knives, but this one has 8! There’s also a good variety, ranging from small paring and utility knives to larger chopping and slicing knives. The shears are the break away type, which makes for better cleaning.I spend a lot of time cooking, both inside and out, and already owned a 6 piece BBQ set of Cangshan S Series. That’s highlighted by an 11” (Brisket Style) Slicer and a butcher knife. I scored that for around $80 at Costco, and recently ordered a 2 piece cleaver set for $55. The 19 knives that come with this set are sufficient, but I’m picky and use different knives for different things. If you’re anything like me and would like even a bit more variation, just know those others are out there.This set at $450 isn’t cheap, but you get what you pay for. In comparison, Wustof would have run me about $3,500 to match all the 3 sets. Granted there may be a slight variance, but are at 58 on the RHS. They’re truly worth even more than that. Cangshan is a newcomer, but are winning awards and have Thomas Keller as their brand ambassador. Not too shabby, if you ask me.If you’re considering these knives, you probably love to cook and that know that they are an investment. I suggest protecting that investment with a good cutting board. Hardwoods that bear fruit, nuts, sap or even edible leaves are a good choice since they are naturally non-toxic (ie. walnut, maple, cherry, etc). Some woods do produce toxins that you wouldn’t want on your food. Also look for and end-grain board, not edge grain. Your knife will typically cut between the wood fibers, helping you keep your edge sharp for a longer period of time. Plastic boards have a tendency to dull knives faster. These are not inexpensive, but again, you are protecting your investment.*update* the price has dropped by $50, making this even more of a deal!

These are good set of forged knives at an affordable price. Been using them for several years now. They cut well consistently and the edge maintenance is a breeze.

Love this set. Super great value for the money.

Went through 2 sets of knives. First one, every handle was chipped or cracked. Second set first knife out of the box, handle was cracked. I do not recommend purchasing this set, unless you want disappointment.

I was very impressed with the quality of these knifes from the moment I opened the box. After using them for a few months I am still equally impressed. Very nicely balanced, wickedly sharp, easy to resharpen when needed, and I have a knife for any need with this set. Great value and if you do as they tell you and immediately wash, dry, and put back in the block, I see no reason they wouldn't last several lifetimes.

Item showed up pretty quickly which was great because these were a Christmas gift for my wife, and she loves them. It’s almost May now so we’ve put these things to the test and they really are sharp!Only thing I’d like to see different is that it would be nice if the knives were labeled on the block to know which one to use for what. Other than that.. the block is nice and the knives were a nice step up from our wedding set we got 25 years ago

Currently going on year 2 for these knives, I thought I had a good set before ordering a new set. I researched and finally went with this set, sharp out of the box and still going strong for the ones uses daily. The steak knives are very good, the nakiri knife was new to me, I've always used a santoku knife, but switched to his knife for all my veggies now. Great weight to them, clean easily, they've never seen the dishwasher and show no sign of rust, water spots or any discoloration.

I got these as a Christmas gift for my husband, as he is an avid BBQer and meat smoker. They are so sharp (almost too sharp, you have to be careful to not cut yourself with them). They have a nice weight to them. They feel like they are solid and good quality. And the most important thing is that other than the bread knife, that are all straight edge. He hates serrated knives as he feels they tear the meat. No tearing with these knives! They easily slice through anything!!!