TC Series

This is my initial 2 week of use review.I find these knives exceptionally beautiful and function as they should. They are sharp and complete the paper and tomato tests fine out of the box.The forged design makes them slightly heavier when compared to the junk most people are used to at your local food store. They feel high quality and have a great balance, most are right about center. I really like the look and feel of the handle design.They are suitable in the hand, ergonomic and feel good for any cutting style I've used, pinch grip included. The rivets/handles/inlays are all smooth and well finished. The mosaic rivet is in fact real and well done. The steak knives are not serrated which I was happy to learn.The block is very pretty and everything fits nicely. Scissors cut great, are sharp and also very elegant in appearance.Don’t let the people with rusty knives fool you, that is entirely user error. To take care of quality knives, they must be washed with dish soap and water, immediately dry completely and put them away. Don’t leave them in the sink or in standing water or they will (like all quality knives) develop a little SURFACE rust. My knives never even touch the bottom of a sink!Contrary to popular belief, stainless steel of any type is not entirely rust proof, just resistant to deep rust development.Knives least likely to rust are typically more budget minded and made of much cheaper, softer steel that will not hold an edge long.I’ve seen a bad review about the block, (it had clearly not been taken care of and looks much older than stated, you can even see where it’s been knocked up and stabbed all over by the knives that btw aren’t placed properly. I don’t trust that much. Seems more like user carelessness to me).(Pardon the bit of dust in the pics, there are also no editing or enhancements to the photos)If my opinions should change at all, I will update this review to reflect them.(Edit: Knives and block still going strong after one year, no damage at all)

great knives, very sharp. so far havnt had any issues with them, but, we use, wash, dry and return to block immediately instead of allowing it to sit in the sink or in moisture.

I just got this set yesterday in the mail. I have to say that I am impressed. Razor sharp, extremely well balanced and beautiful as well! I was also surprised to find that the steak knives were not serrated as well. I was expecting serration on the blades but they are smooth, it was a pleasant surprise and was really what I was wanting too. So a win overall with these knives and you can't really get a better deal for your money in terms of quality especially if you know how to use a whetstone. Also the design of these knives is just beautiful too. Simple and modern but very eye catching at the same time. I'm also a sucker for a mosaic pin in the handle too. THe Walnut block is very solid and well made and also has a nice finish on it. I'll update on longevity after a few months of use but I expect no issues from the knives or the block.

I purchased these about a month ago and have really enjoyed using them. The knives feel great and I feel like the precise cuts that I can now make in both meat and vegetables make the food taste better!Not everything is great. The block that the knives are stored in looked fantastic out of the box, but it already shows signs of wear, and we are very careful how we replace the knives into it. I don’t think it can take much more.The scissors that came with the set are great, but they have a spot in them that looks like rust. I thought they also were stainless steel, but I guess they are made of a cheaper alloy.Overall, great knives.

Great knives….until they started rusting 6 months after we started using them. Every single knife in the set is like this now. So disappointing to pay this much for a nice set and have them look so bad.

All of my steak knives have broken handles and Ive had them less than a year. I only hand wash these knives. This is unfortunate because they are really beautiful.

I ordered this knife set for regular household kitchen use. While unpackaging this knives and block, I discovered just sharp these knives are. I barely nicked the palm of my hand and it drew blood. It was a very small cut, but still bled. I used the knives within 24 hours. I used the steak knife to cut a piece of grilled chicken and it cut the chicken like it was soft butter. I have never used a better knife! I would highly recommend the Cangshan TC series to others.

These feel solid in the hand. Be very careful not to drop them as they will send you to the Doctor for stitches. These are serious tools with a great edge. I've been using mine for about 10 weeks and have not even had to sharpen them (I use the hefty large knife several times a day on a wood cutting board). Throughout the comments I have seen people complain that the steel on their knives stained, all I can say is wash them after use and put them away dry and there should be no problems. The only way I can think that the steel might change color is if the knife is left sitting in a pile of dirty dishes unwashed overnight - but that's just speculation. Highly recommended, great value for the money and I would buy again if I needed another set.