Cangshan HELENA Series German Steel Forged Knife Block Set (12-Piece, White), Oprah's Favorite Things 2023

These are great! I love to cook and I was very pleased with this set. they are nice and heavy but not too heavy. I love the white for my kitchen. They are sharp and have a knife sharpener to keep them that way. Beautiful set and worth the money.

Bought this for my husband. It’s a really great quality sharp set. We use it almost everyday and have had it almost 5 months. I wash by hand as recommended and I make sure they are totally dry before they go back in the block. I’ve had no rust spots at all. The knives feel balanced, good weight, smooth handles and as mentioned earlier, they are sharp and cut with ease. I think the set was a great value and will keep this company in mind for any future purchases.

Very sharp...like surgical sharp. They will dull with use as all knives do but they arrived razor (literally) sharp. Excellent weight and balance. They are a pleasure to use. Very precise cutting and they just feel great while using them. Aesthetically they are beautiful. No blemishes or dings on any of them, and the holder is attractive sitting on the counter. I am taking care of them- no dishwasher, immediately clean and put them away dry, these will last a long,long time for me. Highly recommend these, definitely worth the price..

We absolutely love this set of knives. We are careful with them and hand wash them and dry them and keep them stored in the block. Nicest knife set we have ever owned basically. We aren't chefs, so these knives cover all of our needs and then some. The problem is, the handles have started cracking where the rivets are. We have only had these knives sine May of 2024 and they are already cracking. This is a heartbreaker. This isn't an inexpensive set! I hope someone from this company will reach out and try to make this right. This is a major flaw and I see in other reviews that this is a common problem with these knives. Edit to update! I reached out to this company directly and they replaced all of our knives with a brand new set. That's customer service! They had me send pictures and my order number and it was zero hassle! We are hoping these new knives never have the same problem.

This 10 - piece knife block set looks beautiful on the counter and the knives are sharp right out of the box. The German steel blades feel durable, and the full tang design provides good balance and control. The acacia wood block and included sharpener are nice additions. I'm giving it 4 stars because a couple of the knives could be a little more comfortable to hold, but overall it's a quality set that performs very well for everyday cooking.

Gorgeous and very sharp knife set

I really like these knives and have been genuinely impressed with them. They arrived extremely sharp, hold their edge very well, and feel like a much more expensive set than what I actually paid. I’ve spent considerably more money on knives that, quite frankly, weren’t as nice as these. For me, these hit a real sweet spot between price, quality, and performance. Would I use them every day in a commercial kitchen? Probably not—that’s not really what I bought them for\. Would I use them every day in my kitchen at home? Absolutely. In fact, I already do. There really aren’t any gimmicks or magic involved here. They simply have comfortable handles, good balance, quality steel, and an edge that stays sharp remarkably well. They feel substantial without being cumbersome, and the fit and finish is excellent throughout the entire set. I was impressed enough that I also purchased the matching meat and vegetable cleaver set, and those have been equally impressive. I also picked up their adjustable knife sharpener, which works quite well and makes it easy to keep everything sharp without a lot of fuss. The knife set itself offers a huge variety of different blades. Realistically, there are probably a few that I’ll rarely, if ever, use, but I certainly don’t consider that a negative. It’s actually nice knowing that whatever I’m preparing, there’s probably a knife in the set specifically suited for the job. The included block is another nice touch. It’s made from a heavy hardwood and has enough weight and substance that it doesn’t feel like an inexpensive afterthought. It complements the knives nicely and gives the entire set a much more premium presentation. In my opinion, you really can’t go wrong with these. They’re sharp, comfortable, nicely balanced, beautifully finished, and hold their edge extremely well. Add in the variety of knives and the quality hardwood block, and I think the overall value is excellent. No gimmicks, no magic, just a very well made set of knives at a price that makes sense. Not cheap, but not in the high end price range either. I’m extremely happy with them and have zero buyer’s remorse with this purchase.

I received this knife set as an anniversary gift 9 months ago and we are very happy with this knife set! It's the perfect variety of knives - we use every one of them. I love that the steak knives are not serrated so we can sharpen them if need be. They are heavier then my old set of KitchenAid knives I had. They are great quality and I imagine that they will last us many years.