Cangshan believes design is a perfect blend of practical, valuable function and aesthetics. They believe products, especially tools and instruments that are used on a daily basis by creative individuals, should look great and perform perfectly. Knives are essential, so they have designed and crafted their knives with purpose and have kept them elemental in their form and function. Cangshan knives are balanced, the handles are comfortable and their edges are sharp. Their passion to create value is equally important as the hard work and thought that goes into choosing the premier caliber materials that form the foundation of their knives. For Cangshan, value is found in the physical beauty of their products and in their essential functions. The knife has to do more than look great, it needs to perform perfectly. Every knife they design and create is made to bring value to the person using it.

Cangshan

The HELENA Series is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip.

Helena Collection

Kitchen

Knives & Boards

Knife Block Sets

The Helena 23-Piece Knife Block Set is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Includes:
<ul>
<li>Carving Knife</li>
<li>Chef’s Knife</li>
<li>Santoku Knife</li>
<li>Bread Knife</li>
<li>Nakiri Knife</li>
<li>Forged Carving Fork</li>
<li>Boning Knife</li>
<li>Tomato Knife</li>
<li>Peeling Knife</li>
<li>Fine Edge Utility Knife</li>
<li>Paring Knife</li>
<li>8 Fine Edge Steak Knives</li>
<li>Serrated Utility Knife</li>
<li>Honing Steel</li>
<li>Forged Shears</li>
<li>Knife Block</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Each blade goes through these proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>

Helena 23-Piece Knife Block Set

Paring & Utility Knives

Utility Knives

The HELENA Series is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Features:
<ul>
<li>The 5.5-inch Utility Knife is an everyday essential, designed to cleanly slice through foods with ease</li>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>Handcrafted, full-tang knives forged from tight-grained, German steel for incredible durability, stain resistance, and edge retention. Blades are sharpened to a precise 16-degree angle</li>
<li>Each blade goes through our proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>

Helena Prep Knife

The Helena 17-Piece Knife Block Set is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Includes:
<ul>
<li>Chef’s Knife</li>
<li>Santoku Knife</li>
<li>Bread Knife</li>
<li>Honing Steel</li>
<li>Forged Shears</li>
<li>Boning Knife</li>
<li>Tomato Knife</li>
<li>Peeling Knife</li>
<li>Serrated Utility Knife</li>
<li>Paring Knife</li>
<li>6 Fine Edge Steak Knife</li>
<li>Knife Block</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Each blade goes through these proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>

Helena 17-Piece Knife Block Set

The Helena 8-Piece Knife Block Set is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Includes:
<ul>
<li>Chef’s Knife</li>
<li>Santoku Knife</li>
<li>Bread Knife</li>
<li>Honing Steel</li>
<li>Forged Come-Apart Shears</li>
<li>Serrated Utility Knife</li>
<li>Paring Knife</li>
<li>Knife Block</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Each blade goes through these proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>

Helena 8-Piece Knife Block Set

The Helena 6-Piece Hua Knife Block Set is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Includes:
<ul>
<li>Chef’s Knife</li>
<li>Serrated Utility Knife</li>
<li>Paring Knife</li>
<li>Honing Steel</li>
<li>Forged Come-Apart Shears</li>
<li>Knife Block</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Each blade goes through these proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>

Helena 6-Piece Hua Knife Block Set

The Helena 4-Piece Hua Knife Block Set is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Includes:
<ul>
<li>Chef’s Knife</li>
<li>Serrated Utility Knife</li>
<li>Paring Knife</li>
<li>Knife Block</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Each blade goes through these proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>

Helena 4-Piece Hua Knife Block Set

The Helena 12-Piece Knife Block Set is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Includes:
<ul>
<li>Chef’s Knife</li>
<li>Santoku Knife</li>
<li>Bread Knife</li>
<li>Honing Steel</li>
<li>Forged Shears</li>
<li>Serrated Utility Knife</li>
<li>Paring Knife</li>
<li>4 Fine Edge Steak Knifes</li>
<li>Knife Block</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Each blade goes through these proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>

Helena 12-Piece Knife Block Set

The Helena 12-Piece Hua Knife Block Set is an elegantly minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. A slim, semi-bolster perfectly balances the knife's full tang while complementing the sleek, smooth lines of the handle. Two stain-resistant steel rivets solidly fasten the ergonomic handle to the blade, providing a secure, comfortable grip. Every blade is forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.
Includes:
<ul>
<li>Chef’s Knife</li>
<li>Bread Knife</li>
<li>Honing Steel</li>
<li>Santoku Knife</li>
<li>Serrated Utility Knife</li>
<li>Paring Knife</li>
<li>4 Fine-Edge Steak Knives</li>
<li>Forged Come-Apart Shears</li>
<li>Knife Block</li>
</ul>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Slim, ergonomic handles are designed for the most comfortable fit, making each knife feel like an extension of the user's hand</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Each blade goes through these proprietary ULTRA6 heat treatment for incredible strength and durability, scoring a 58 ±2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale</li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship</li>
</ul>