Knife Blocks Collection

Cangshan's Knife Blocks make a stunning & natural addition to your kitchen bench top. Blocks made from Walnut & Acacia wood, Cangshan prides itself on making kitchen tools that embody beautiful function.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Cangshan Knives

What types of steel are used in Cangshan Knives?

A great knife comes from excellent materials. There is a wide variety of different steels that offer various levels of performance for knives of every calibre. Traditionally the steels utilised in cutlery focus on a balance between the softness and hardness of the steel. 

Knives ranged by Cangshan Cutlery Australia are made from:

  • GERMAN X50CrMov15 STEEL
  • SWEDISH SANDVIK® 14C28N STEEL, or
  • JAPANESE VG10 STEEL

Where are Cangshan knives made?

Cangshan have many factories located in countries all around the world, including:

  • Yangjiang, China
  • Solingen, Germany
  • Seki, Japan

Are Cangshan Knives actually good?

We are biased, but yes, we believe so!

Every Cangshan blade goes through an ultra-precise 6 stage heat treatment which brings out the best qualities of each steel. We believe heat treatment is the key to a great knife. Even slight variations of a few degrees at any point in the process can cause the knife's hardness to vary throughout the blade.

This is the reason it took 2+ years of research and development to dial in the specific heat treatment process that would ensure Cangshan knives are both hard enough to take a sharp 16 degree edge, and durable enough to keep that sharp edge during heavy kitchen use.

Every knife from Cangshan is passionately crafted and hand sharpened by dedicated artisans creating beautiful, functional tools.

Are Cangshan Knives dishwasher safe?

We strongly suggest you hand wash and dry Cangshan Knives immediately after use.

With any high-quality kitchen knife that has carbon in the steel, hand-washing and drying them immediately after use will extend the life of the blade and prevent damage to the blade over a long-term period.

Even knives with more Chromium in the blade can rust when exposed to water that sits on them for a long time, just like in a dishwasher.

It’s always just best practice to wash and dry right away, and by hand.

How do I clean the kitchen shears in my block set?

Cangshan Kitchen Shears are designed to be separated into two pieces so you can easily clean them and ensure no bacteria grows and no food gets stuck in any crevice.

Treat your Cangshan kitchen shears as you would a Cangshan knife, and hand wash and dry your kitchen shears immediately after use.