Wooden knife block with three black-handled knives inserted, displayed at an angle with metal support.

Three forged German steel knives with black handles and a wooden ash wood knife block with metal stand.

Black handle of a knife with three metal rivets and a stainless steel bolster, shown from three angles.

Four forged German steel knives with black handles stored in an ash wood block, shown from multiple angles.

Two black-handled kitchen knives, one in a wooden knife block and two on a wooden surface with sliced radishes nearby.

Two kitchen knives with black handles on a wooden cutting board, a wooden knife block, radishes, and a green bell pepper.

Close-up of a German steel chef's knife cutting raw red meat on a wooden board.

Hand holding a knife from a wooden block set, slicing a green bell pepper on a wooden cutting board.

Four kitchen knives with black and white handles displayed on a wooden board, with a cutting board holding a piece of salmon

Four knives with black handles in a horizontal ash wood block with metal accents, displayed on product packaging.

S Series

S Series 4-Piece Starter Knife Block Set, Forged German Steel, Ash Wood Block

Name: S Series 4-Piece Starter Knife Block Set, Forged German Steel, Ash Wood Block, 61864
Brand: Cangshan Cutlery Company
SKU: 61864
Price: 159.95 USD
Availability: InStock

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

130 Reviews

$159.95 Free shipping

The S Series is sleek and slim, perfectly contrasting boldly angled lines and smooth curves, a story of dynamic balance and sharp focus. This is a fresh update to simple done exceptionally well, a tool a chef can trust.

Patented design; knives that focus on ergonomic handles with an easy and comfortable grip
Patented foldable knife block, made from high-heat oxidized ash wood; no painting, no glue, totally natural green treatment
Full-tang forged from X50CrMoV15 German Steel with HRC 58 +/- 2 on the Rockwell Hardness Scale
NSF-Certified, limited lifetime warranty

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Free shipping on orders $50+

Lifetime warranty

SKU: 61864

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Every Cangshan series is forged from premium steel, precision heat treated, and hand sharpened for optimal performance. What are your performance preferences? See how the S Series compares

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Comparison of Cangshan knife series by price, blade, handle, construction, formats, and sheaths.
Feature	Elko	Alps	Helena	Akka	Oliv	Kita	Kuro	Maya	Yari	Thomas Keller	Aira
Price
Price for 8" Chef's Knife	N/A (sets only)	$39.95	$69.95	$99.95	$139.95	$139.95	$139.95	$139.95	$139.95	$199.95	$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	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	Swedish Damax™ Damascus Steel
Steel Benefit	Dependable, everyday performance	Dependable, everyday performance	Dependable, everyday performance	Enhanced sharpness and edge retention	Enhanced sharpness and edge retention	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	Exceptional performance and craftsmanship
Blade Construction	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, 135-layer coreless Damascus blade
Rockwell Hardness	58	58	58	60	60	60	60	60	60	61	61
Blade Appearance	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Hammered blade, flowing Damascus pattern	Wave-like Damascus pattern	Flowing Damascus pattern	Flowing Damascus pattern	Satin polished	Wave-like Damascus pattern
Handle & Construction
Handle Material	Synthetic	Synthetic	Synthetic	Synthetic	Olivewood	G-10 fiberglass	G-10 fiberglass	African blackwood	G-10 fiberglass	Synthetic	Pakkawood
Handle Colors	black, white	black, white	black, white; HELENA Color (prep, utility, paring): black, white, gray, red, blue, green	black, blue, taupe	natural wood	blue	slate	natural wood	gray	black, white, blue	black
Handle Shape & Feel	Rounded, traditional, ergonomic	Contoured, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Sleek, tapered, ergonomic	Robust, contoured, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Robust, contoured, ergonomic	Sleek, tapered, ergonomic
Bolster Style	Full bolster	Angled, full bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Angled, 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 and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives
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	No sheath	Wood sheath

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 130 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 119

Total 4 star reviews: 4

Total 3 star reviews: 4

Total 2 star reviews: 2

Total 1 star reviews: 1

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Isidro A.
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S Series 23-Piece Knife Block Set, Forged German Steel, Walnut Block, 1026054
I do not recommend this product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
All the Handel in the
All the Handel in the brand new knifes were cracked.
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Cangshan Cutlery Company
1 year ago
Hello Isidro, we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the cracked handles on your new knives. Please contact our customer support team so we can swiftly resolve this issue for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Email: hello@cangshancutlery.com
Phone: 737-888-7777
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Wei G.
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DISCONTINUED: S Series 12-Piece Knife Block Set, Forged German Steel, Acacia Block, 60140
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
JUST SO BEAUTIFUL
As SO SO BEAUTIFUL and SHARP
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MinnieH
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DISCONTINUED: S Series 12-Piece Knife Block Set, Forged German Steel, Acacia Block, 60140
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Amazing!!!
I LOVE it!!!!!
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Andrew B.
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DISCONTINUED: S Series 12-Piece Knife Block Set, Forged German Steel, Acacia Block, 60140
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Good purchase and investment!
Better than expected! I have owned Cangshan knives before but this set exceeded expectations. Super happy with my purchase!
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Michael K.
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S Series 23-Piece Knife Block Set, Forged German Steel, Walnut Block, 1026054
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Awesome Knives
This is the third set of knives I have bought in 50 years and they are awesome. Love the weight and balance when using. Perfect addition to my kitchen.
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