Cangshan TC Series 1021226 14 with Block

The Cangshan knife block set is a stand out for design, workmanship and material quality. Years ago I bought myself a nice set from Wusthoff, after a bit of research, and, because of my location, not being able to see, hold, compare. They are quality knives, but do not fit my hand as well as the henckles, which I had also considered. Last year our daughter moved back in because she found her dream job here. She is a chef who has worked at several 5 star restaurants. She is very particular about her knives having hand selected each of 2 dozen. I have run every piece of cooking equipment which enters this house by her. She knew Cangshan, and said that one of the elite chefs has them make his knives. I had read about Sandvik and the remarkable materials they produce. One article asked why people only discuss a couple of brands. I suspect that without my daughter around I would not have given it a second thought, but I have now replaced many of my knives. This set is among the best, if not the best, overall, as a set. It is very well thought out, well designed, well executed and with the best materials. The block is very striking. It is actually 3 blocks which work independently or together. For example, you can carry the smaller block with the steak knives to the table. The center block which holds most of the basic knives, is magnetized. The large knives are held in place by magnets on either side. While this is very stinking, it is also my least favorite feature. As I was reorganizing my kitchen and moved the block, both knives fell off, one at a time, and could have caused serious injury. They are very sharp (as they ought to be). The chef's knife has a classic shape which makes it easy to use with a rocker mothion which many prefer. The knives are substantial. The closest of what I have is my Henckles. I have pisted a picture orf the paring knife in this set next to a Wusthoff trident and a Henckles 4 star. The Cangshan has an ergonomic design like the Henckles, though the back side has part of a hexagonal pattern like better Japanese knives. It is very comfortable in hand, sharp, with a precisely honed angle. My daughter was explaining that there are 2 kinds of boning knives, one sturdy, one flexible, and then noting that this one was both, and could be used for either task. The honing steel is visibly different from the others. My daughter said that it looked like a diamond coat (but she was not sure about that). It was not cross cut like the others. Each of the knives I have used in this set has been exceptional. I like that they included a deli knife, which is one of the specialty knives I had purchased to augment my old set, and one which gets a good deal of use around here. I have not used this set for very long, but have been impressed by how good it feels in hand, how easy to use. I am very much enjoying them and can recommend them to anyone looking for a very good set of knives.