Review on Cangshan TN1 Series Denali Maple Knife Block Set: Superior Swedish Sandvik 14C28N Steel Forged 14-Piece Set with Magnetic Block by Margarita Conde

I know what you're thinking. Can a knife set REALLY cost $500? Well, once you've bought this set, you know the answer is yes. At least if you're at all familiar with high-end knives. Here's what you need to know about this particular set. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS SET: 1. The knife block is fancy. And indeed, I mean "blocks". While most sets consist of one block, this one is made up of three separate pieces. Which can be held together by built-in magnets. It is an absolute statement in your kitchen. Your guests have never seen anything like it.2. Beautiful and functional blocks. Unlike most knife blocks, this one has magnets that can also be used to hold the knife on the outside for easy access. So you can easily reach and grab what you need.3. The knives are perfect. The knives, like the deck, are a work of art in themselves. You have never seen knives with handles like this, they are beautiful.4. You are the perfect angle. Most traditional western kitchen knives are sharpened at 20 degrees. It's 16 degrees. If you just want to chop the broccoli, a standard western kitchen knife will do. But especially for thinner cuts, these knives have a blade that allows you to become an artist when preparing food ingredients. They are more durable than most knives of the same angle. You can find a set of 17 degree bevel German knives that work well. But the smaller the angle (17 degrees versus 20 degrees), the greater the chance of chipping. Because these knives are made from Swedish steel using a unique forging process, you don't have to worry about the blades going bad as quickly as even the best German knives. Cangshan has achieved what most knife set manufacturers have failed to achieve - developing 16-degree blades without sacrificing durability. This is why they are priced like this and why you should order from this particular brand and not another. A BRIEF HINTS ON SHARPENING There are no flaws in this set of knives. The only thing I would like to mention is that everyone should know about certain knives with a 12 to 17 degree grind. And that means never using any of those knife sharpeners you see for sale online with these knives. I'm talking about sharpeners that have two to four different grooves and you pull the blade through the groove to sharpen it. They are designed for western knives with a 20 degree blade. You will absolutely ruin these knives if you use one of these. Just use the whetstone I use to sharpen all my chef's knives. CAN WE TALK ABOUT WHERE THEY ARE MADE? I couldn't help but notice that the first review ever written of this knife set was a one star rating. And that the reviewer pointed out that they were made in China, not Sweden. Personally, I'm racking my brains about this. Countless knife manufacturers mention that they use either 1. steel from a specific country and/or 2. a forging method from a specific country. Most knives are made in China, no matter where the material comes from or what method was used. Your phone may have been designed by American engineers, but most likely it was made in China. This is where things get more confusing. Cangshan makes no secret that their knives are made in China. They never claimed to be made in Sweden. Not to mention that the brand is Chinese. Both the knives and the block on the product images have the Chinese characters CANG SHAN (Cang Mountain). The reviewer does the brand a disservice by not mentioning the quality of the product and basing his entire one-star rating on the fact that he spent $500 on a product conspicuously covered in Chinese characters. Did he think the Chinese letter meant "Made in Sweden"? ok dude MAKE THE NEXT ACTIVITY THE BEST I hope after reading this review some things have become clear. You know what makes Changshan knives better than most. You know what makes this set unique. You know you will have a set of beautiful, functional and durable knives. And if you treat them well, they will be with you for life. So your next step is to add the set to your cart and checkout. You'll receive this beautiful set before you even know it, and your guests will be amazed at how beautiful it looks. Are you looking for a wedding gift or keepsake that will surprise someone who loves to cook? You can't go wrong with this set. Best of all, every time they use one of these knives, they remember who gave it to them. So buy it today, you will thank you.