Great value, very satisfied! The knives are very sharp so be careful! The blade and the handle are somewhat balanced, much more than any other knives in this price range and especially compared to anything found at Target, etc.
The finish is neat, smooth and sturdy, no flaws. The Y2 handle is asymmetrical and is comfortable, though it’s made specifically for right handed cooks. My wife is left handed and is ok using the knives on occasion, but it should be mentioned that I do most of the cooking. If you’re left handed and cook professionally, I’d keep looking for something more comfortable or at least more symmetrical.
These knives have German style blades which means their thicker and heavier than their Japanese counterparts. It takes a little more effort to slice through things due to the thicker blade and the resulting resistance compared to the Japanese blades. That said these blades are a lot more durable and the added weight gives me better control when I cut harder veggies such as raw squash, melons, beets, etc. My prior set was a set of Japanese Shun knives which retails 5-6x higher than the Y2 series set from Cangshan. While my Shuns were thinner and lighter, they weren’t perfectly balanced and after a few years or use the blade started chipping, rendering the entire set useless. The blade tips broke off also after a few unfortunate drops in the hardwood floor. The other issue I had with my thin Japanese blades is sharpening. I had to send my Shuns off to a specialized premium sharpener (our local Sur La Table offered this as a service). One year I took them to a local hardware store for sharpening and the blades were ruined for life. The edge was never as sharp and would dull quickly. After a few years the blades eventually started chipping. My point is I’m very happy with my new Y2 set and think that the quality, durability and affordability far exceeds the value of my old Shuns.
I saw a few reviews mentions rust and spotting. That has not been an issue for me. I should caveat that I always wash my knives by hand, never in a dishwasher, never leave them in a sink and I always let them air dry or use a towel before I put them away.
Lastly, the knife block is beautiful, in my opinion, though I ended up using my old plain Wustshof block. It’s angled and allows me to keep my sheers, steak knives and a few other blades in the same unit. All my Y2 blades fit right in to those slots, no problem. The Y2 block is a standup block and doesn’t work in our kitchen as all our counter surfaces have wall cabinets above them land there just isn’t enough vertical space for a standup block.
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Large Ergonomic Handle Forged German Steel Kitchen Knives
The Y2 Series is an excellently crafted knife that is professionally durable, comfortable and precise. This series uses a unique patented design that focuses on an ergonomic handle. The slicing edge allows for a smooth and effortless cut. Every knife is well balanced, and seamlessly crafted allowing for heavy kitchen use and easy clean up.
Premier Materials
This knife features high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 Steel gives an exceptional blend of hardness and durability to the edge, allowing for a precise and sharp edge without any brittleness. The steel has a hardness of 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Rating and is also highly stain resistant.
Key Features
- Forged from high-alloy X50CrMoV15 German Steel
- Undergoes multi step ULTRA6 Heat Treatment Process
- Ice-hardened blade provides long-lasting sharpness
- Hand polished and hand sharpened by expert bladesmiths
- Unique patented design knives that focuses on ergonomic handle
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GOOD DESIGNAesthetics must push into function. Every curve and angle is used to ensure a secure and comfortable hold on the handle. Our knives are exceptionally well balanced and every seam is flush. This means our knives feel great to grip and hold, work well for heavy kitchen use and are easy to keep clean and sanitary. The knife feels like a natural extension, a precise tool that can easily be used for long durations of time while cutting and prepping food. |
HEAT TREATMENTIt took 3+ years of research and development to dial in the specific heat treatment process that would ensure our knives are both hard enough to take a sharp 16 degree edge, yet durable enough to keep that sharp edge during heavy kitchen use. Every blade goes through our precise ULTRA6 heat treatment which brings out the best qualities of each steel allowing the blade to take a remarkably sharp edge. |
HANDCRAFTEDAt the end of the day a knife needs to perform. All Cangshan knives proudly can do just that. The quality and craftsmanship of the knives ensure they precisely and effectively perform their cutting functions giving the user a responsive and refined tactile experience that enhances and augments their skills and process. Every knife from Cangshan is handcrafted and hand sharpened, these are real, passionate artisans creating beautiful, functional tools. |
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| Tang | Full Forged | Full Forged | Full Forged | Half Tang | Full Forged | Full Forged |
| Blade Material | Swedish Sandvik 14C28N Steel | Swedish Sandvik 14C28N Steel | Swedish Sandvik 14C28N Steel | X-7 Damascus Steel | German X50CrMoV15 Steel | Damasteel RWL34 Powdered Steel |
| H.R.C | 59 +/- 2 | 59 +/- 2 | 59 +/- 2 | 60 +/- 2 | 58 +/- 2 | 61 +/- 2 |
| Bolster | Bolster-less | Bolster-less | Full-Bolster | Half-Bolster | Full-Bolster | Full-Bolster |
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| Price | $195.95 | -60% $79.98 List: $199.95 | $174.00 | $99.95 | -13% $200.01 Typical: $229.95 | -20% $79.98 Typical: $99.97 |
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| Sold By | Cangshan Cutlery | Cangshan Cutlery | OldStoneCrock | Cangshan Cutlery | AmazeCart Emporium | Cangshan Cutlery |
| material | Silver,Steel | Steel | wood, steel | Alloy Steel | high carbon stainless steel | Steel |
| number of pieces | 6 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 10 |
| blade material | — | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel |
| blade edge | Serrated | Serrated | Plain | — | Serrated | Serrated |
| handle material | Wood | Wood, Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
| construction type | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged |
| dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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Blade came in uneven
The knife is sharp, pretty, and packaged beautifully. But one knife’s blade was uneven...see picture.Since it’s -you know- fixable...and the set is very heavy to ship, we decided not return.If it wasn’t this little imperfection, I would have given 5 stars. The set is heavy, plus
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