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Helena Series

HELENA Series 17-Piece Knife Block Set, German X50CrMoV15 Steel

$399.95 Free shipping

An elegant and minimalist interpretation of the modern kitchen knife. Each blade is forged from high-alloy German steel for incredible durability, stain resistance, and edge retention.

Forged from high-alloy German X50CrMoV15 steel providing a razor-sharp edge, exceptional durability and edge retention
Full tang construction with slim, semi-bolster and ergonomic handle provides balance and a secure, comfortable grip
Includes solid acacia wood block for safe storage and easy access
58 HRC (Rockwell Hardness Scale)

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SteelGerman X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel

ConstructionForged, solid-steel blade

Heat TreatmentULTRA6

EdgeHand Sharpened

HandleSynthetic

What's included

8" Chef’s Knife
8" Bread Knife
7" Santoku Knife
6" Boning Knife
5" Serrated Utility Knife
5" Tomato Knife
3.5" Paring Knife
2.75" Peeling Knife
5" Fine Edge Steak Knife
8" Honing Steel
9" Forged Shears

Description

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 X50CrMoV15 steel and meticulously heat-treated, ensuring a razor-sharp edge with exceptional durability and edge retention.

Specifications

Steel: German X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
Construction: Forged, solid-steel blade
Hardness: 58
Blade finish: Satin, polished
Handle: Synthetic

SKU: 503329

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Comparison of Cangshan knife series by price, blade, handle, construction, formats, and sheaths.
Feature	Elko	Alps	Helena	Akka	Oliv	Aira	Kita	Kuro	Maya	Yari	Thomas Keller
Price
Price for 8" Chef's Knife	N/A (sets only)	$39.95	$69.95	$99.95	$139.95	$199.95	$139.95	$139.95	$139.95	$139.95	$199.95
Blade
Blade Steel	German X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel	German X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel	German X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel	Swedish 14C28N high-carbon stainless steel	Swedish 14C28N high-carbon stainless steel	Swedish 135-Layer Damax Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Swedish Damasteel® RWL34 powder steel
Steel Benefit	Dependable, everyday performance	Dependable, everyday performance	Dependable, everyday performance	Enhanced sharpness and edge retention	Enhanced sharpness and edge retention	Professional-level precision and performance	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Professional-level precision and performance
Blade Construction	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, 135-Layer Damax Steel	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, solid-steel blade
Rockwell Hardness	58	58	58	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	61
Blade Appearance	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Flowing Damascus pattern	Hammered blade, flowing Damascus pattern	Wave-like Damascus pattern	Flowing Damascus pattern	Flowing Damascus pattern	Satin polished
Handle & Construction
Handle Material	Synthetic	Synthetic	Synthetic	Synthetic	Olivewood	Pakkawood	G-10 fiberglass	G-10 fiberglass	African blackwood	G-10 fiberglass	Synthetic
Handle Colors	black, white	black, white	black, white; HELENA Color (prep, utility, paring): black, white, gray, red, blue, green	black, blue, taupe	natural wood	Black	blue	slate	natural wood	gray	black, white, blue
Handle Shape & Feel	Rounded, traditional, ergonomic	Contoured, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Sleek, tapered, ergonomic	Robust, contoured, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Robust, contoured, ergonomic
Bolster Style	Full bolster	Angled, full bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster
Tang Construction	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Partial tang	Full Tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang
Formats & Storage
Available Formats	Sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets
Sheaths (Individual Knives)	N/A (sets only)	Plastic sheath	HELENA Color (prep, utility, paring): plastic sheath	Wood sheath	No sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	No sheath

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