Cangshan in Chinese characters above the word Cangshan.
Lifestyle photo of the EVEREST Series 6 piece TAI knife block combo with white handles. Various knives are placed around the knife set.Lifestyle photo of the EVEREST Series 6 piece TAI knife block combos. Various knives are placed around the knife sets.

EVEREST SERIES

The EVEREST SERIES is sleekly modern with the knife handle’s slim profile emphasizing the simple, smooth lines of the stunning knives. A singular mosaic rivet keenly offsets the straightforward aspects of the design, making the forged knife both bold and harmonious. A uniquely tapered tang makes each knife comfortable and well balanced for precise cutting.

Side profile of the EVEREST Series 3 piece TAI knife combo in white handles..
Side profile of the EVEREST Series 3 piece TAI knife combo in black handles..
Side profile of the EVEREST Series 3 piece TAI knife combos.

TAI is the knife block for tomorrow’s kitchen. Minimal, essential and beautiful it encompasses the essence of Cangshan. This knife block fits perfectly in smaller, modern kitchens while offering all the foundational knife functions needed by today’s home chefs. Crafted from robust walnut wood this knife block set is available in 3 piece and 6 piece combos.

Heavy metal tongs pulling a block of molten steel out of a forge.

HIGH ALLOY SWEDISH SANDVIK 14C28N STEEL

Swedish Sandvik 14C28N Steel in our opinion is the perfect mix of incredible hardness and durability. These steels take a phenomenally sharp edge and keep it up to 5 times longer than competing knives currently in the marketplace. That means a knife that stays sharper, longer.

A view into the inside of a forge that is glowing bright orange red.

ULTRA6 HEAT TREATMENT

It 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.

Lifestyle photo of EVEREST series white handle chef's knife cutting through broccoli.

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

An infographic showing the performance of Cangshan knives against the most popular brands in the market.

How SHARP is it?

Initial Cutting Performance[ICP] is a measurement that reflects the sharpness of the knife’s edge. Any score over 110 is considered excellent while a measurement under 30 is rated as very poor.

How long will it stay SHARP?

Total Card Cut[TCC] is a measurement that reflects how long a knife will stay sharp and resist wear through use. Scores over 550 are considered excellent while scores under 100 are rated as very poor.

TEST RESULTS OF KNIVES FOR INITIAL CUTTING PERFORMANCE: Cangshan knife with Swedish Sandvik 14C28N steel 151 ICP. High-end German cutlery 62 ICP. High-end German cutlery 88 ICP. High-end Japanese cutlery 100 ICP. High-end Japanese cutlery 108 ICP. Standard commercial cutlery 64 ICP. Standard commercial cutlery 85 ICP. Basically a spoon 31 ICP. TEST RESULTS OF KNIVES FOR TOTAL CARD CUT: Cangshan knife with Swedish Sandvik 14C28N steel 850 TCC. High-end German cutlery 481 TCC. High-end German cutlery 303 TCC. High-end Japanese cutlery 514 TCC. High-end Japanese cutlery 487 TCC. Standard commercial cutlery 171 TCC. Standard commercial cutlery 285 TCC. Basically a spoon 101 TCC.

Lifestyle photo of EVEREST series white handle chef's knife cutting through broccoli.

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

How SHARP is it?

Initial Cutting Performance[ICP] is a measurement that reflects how sharp the knife’s edge is after it has been sharpened. Any score over 110 is considered excellent while a measurement under 30 is rated as very poor.

An infographic showing the initial cutting performance of Cangshan knives against the most popular brands in the market.

How long will it stay SHARP?

Total Card Cut[TCC] is a measurement that reflects how long a knife will stay sharp and resist wear through use. Scores over 550 are considered excellent while scores under 100 are rated as very poor.

An infographic showing the total card cut performance of Cangshan knives against the most popular brands in the market.

TEST RESULTS OF KNIVES FOR INITIAL CUTTING PERFORMANCE: Cangshan knife with Swedish Sandvik 14C28N steel 151 ICP. High-end German cutlery 62 ICP. High-end German cutlery 88 ICP. High-end Japanese cutlery 100 ICP. High-end Japanese cutlery 108 ICP. Standard commercial cutlery 64 ICP. Standard commercial cutlery 85 ICP. Basically a spoon 31 ICP. TEST RESULTS OF KNIVES FOR TOTAL CARD CUT: Cangshan knife with Swedish Sandvik 14C28N steel 850 TCC. High-end German cutlery 481 TCC. High-end German cutlery 303 TCC. High-end Japanese cutlery 514 TCC. High-end Japanese cutlery 487 TCC. Standard commercial cutlery 171 TCC. Standard commercial cutlery 285 TCC. Basically a spoon 101 TCC.

A close up of a bladesmiths hands as the hand sharpen a knife on a green sharpening wheel.

HANDCRAFTED

At 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.

Henry Liu, the founder of Cangshan discusses knife designs with Chef Thomas Keller.

Cangshan Cutlery. A Knife Designed For Every Kitchen.

Cangshan was created from a passion for innovation. From concept to kitchen, we are driven to craft cutlery that is as inspiring as it is razor-sharp, desired by professional chefs and home cooks alike. Since our founding in 2015, we have received 32 awards for exceptional design, engineering, and craftsmanship. With the highest quality materials from around the globe in the hands of our skilled artisans, it is always our unwavering goal:

Beautiful Function

Various knife handles from Cangshan knifelines.
Eleven knife handles of various designs and materials ranging from metal to plastic composites to wood.