Cangshan Catalog

Beautiful Function

About Us Cangshan (pronounced Kang-Shan) is the name of a mountain located in southern China, and is also the name of a small city where our company founder Henry Liu was born, grew up and married his high school sweetheart Mary.

Eventually Henry started a kitchenware company and after 11 years it grew from 1 to over 800 people and from 5,000 square feet to 78,000 square feet as well as 3 manufacturing facilities. It was Henry’s vision and pursuit of excellence without compromise that allowed this amount of growth in such a short time. Business was very good and things were running very smoothly but Henry was getting restless.

Henry decided he would leave the day to day operations in China and journey to the United States because he likes a challenge. He wanted to pursue the American Dream like all other American Dreamers from The Mayflower to this day.

This new exploration was not as easy as Henry had imagined, even with his business experience. He always dreamed to make functional but beautiful kitchen knives with premier materials by expert bladesmiths. He located the elite material manufactures from Germany, Sweden, Japan, and the USA, but could not find the right manufacturers even after auditing 80 plus knife manufacturers. It seemed all of them just wanted to handle basic knives like most of the popular brands but there was no passion to create something unique.

After countless efforts, and many factory visits he finally found a knife manufacture located in Yangjiang China, where cutlery has been a tradition for over 1500 years. After speaking with them he found that they shared his vision and passion to create something truly different. This manufacture already was making high end cutlery by artisans with years of experience and selling exceptional quality knives to the European market.

Henry was ecstatic that he found someone with his same vision and spent days hanging around with the factory owner and made a long term joint-venture partnership plan with the factory. This is how Cangshan Cutlery Company was born.

After two years of research, development, samples, molds, and hundreds of hours of design ideas, everything you see now is coming out, one by one from that first talk in that factory in Yangjiang China. From ideas to actual product. As a knife purveyor, Cangshan is unique in offering both Western and Japanese style and performance of products to satisfy the most discriminating members of even the world’s top chefs while at the same time never sacrificing design.

We never like to boast, but instead let the quality of our products speak for themselves. We never want to convince anyone how good our quality is regardless of the fact that we are made in China. The world has become very sophisticated and it is now understood that great design and function can be made in China just like Apple, Nike, Samsung and dozens of other quality companies. We are not Apple but we have the same drive and spirit of making great things for this world!

The world has already recognized the high standard of design and performance by awarding two Cangshan designs with the coveted Red Dot Design Awards and one line was chosen as the winner of The Gourmet Retailer Editors’ Choice Award. But the most important award is the reviews and feedback from our thousands of happy customers! Thank you! You have overwhelmed our team and you motivate us to keep going!

The Cangshan logo was handwritten by Henry’s dad and it is his values and vision passed down to his son that is the real spirit of everything we do at Cangshan Cutlery Company. Beautiful. Function

Values Design: We are a forward thinking brand which can be seen in our unique, inventive and award winning product designs. In 2016 we received 2 Red Dot Design Awards and the Gourmet Retailers Editors’ Choice Award for our knife combos.

All of our knife and knife block designs are currently patent pending.

At this time we have 12 original knife designs, 7 original knife blocks, leather knife roll sets, magnetic knife bars and the best pair of kitchen shears any cutlery company is making. We love new, we push for great, we listen to our users and we constantly improve. This is the process of good design and it allows us to continually bring new and distinct products to the market.

Sourcing: We use premier materials in all of our knives, shears and solid wooden knife blocks. Our metals are German, Swedish and Japanese sourced high alloy steel [X50CrMoV15, 12C27, 12C27M, 14C28N and VG10]. All of our plastic handles are made from food safe plastic and our knife blocks utilize durable, rich textured woods. [Acacia, Teak, Walnut, African Blackwood] Craftsmanship: The majority of Cangshan knives are forged and all are hand sharpened by expert knifemakers. These are all professional caliber tools.

Details: Our goal is to be great and this is why we make sure we are involved and investing in all aspects of creating and selling our products. From design conception, to correctly sourcing materials to making sure our knives are all NSF approved we pay attention and take care of the all details we believe will add value to our products, brand, partners and customers.

Pricing: Cangshan knives are the most competitively priced knives at such a high quality level. We are a fresh, new brand who is looking to prove ourselves to the market, we are not here to make a quick buck and we understand great pricing is important to the American consumer.

Collaboration: We love collaboration that creates value for everyone. This is not marketing copy for us, we are looking for collaborators who want to partner with us to create quantitative value. While our hope is to disrupt the market our goal is to always utilize and build sincere relationships with users, retailers and competitors that push everyone towards excellence.

N1 SERIES

N1 SERIES The N1 Series is a story of balance, precision and great design. The ideas presented are conversations in bold contrast and the continuous journey between subtle and sharp. A minimal, sleek hollow-handle design ensure these knives are well balanced, both aesthetically and in the chef's hand.

N1 Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel

3 Knife Leather Roll

59946

[8”Chef , 10.25”Bread, 3.5”Paring, Leather Knife Roll]

6pc Combo w/ Acacia Block

59205

[8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Acacia Knife Block]

22pc Combo w/ Walnut Block

60010

[8”Honing Steel, 9” Carving, 8”Bread, 8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 7“Nakiri, 6”Boning, 5”Tomato,5”Fine Utility, 5”Serrated Utility, 8x5”Steak, 8”Shears, 3.5”Paring, 2.75”Peeling, Walnut Knife Block]

6pc Combo w/ Walnut Block

61017

[8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Walnut Knife Block]

N1 SERIES continued N1 Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel

* 10.25in Bread 60157

* 8in Honing Steel 60393 9in Carving 59991

8in Bread 59793

8in Chef’s 59090

2 pc Combo w/Gift Box 61871

[8”Chef, 3.5”Paring, Copper Plated Handle, Gift Box]

* 8in Chef’s 61260

7in Santoku 59151

7in Nakiri 59984

6in Boning 59489 5in Tomato 59977 5in Fine Utility 59922 5in Serrated Utility 59809

* 5in Steak 59496 8pc Steak Knife Set

59496

[8x5”Steak, Acacia Knife Block]

* 8in Shears 60058

* 3.5in Paring 59816 * 3.5in Paring 61314 * 2.75in Peeling 60003 * Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

A SERIES

A SERIES The A Series goes beyond great by skillfully utilizing rich, luscious African Blackwood to accentuate the subtle curves and elegant silhouette of the knife. Form and function seamless blend together to create a knife both beautiful and practical, a knife that performs perfectly and looks amazing.

A Series are made of 12C27 Swedish Steel.

* 8in Honing Steel 60287

* 8in Bread 60249

* 8in Chef’s 60225

* 7in Santoku 60232

* 6in Boning 60256

* 5in Steak 60294

16pc Combo w/ Walnut Block 60218 [8”Honing Steel, 8”Bread, 8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 6”Boning, 5”Serrated Utility, 8x5”Steak, 3.5”Paring, Walnut Knife Block]

* 5in Serrated Utility 60263

* 3.5in Paring 60270

* Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

W SERIES

W SERIES The W Series reflects the transparency, openness and harmony that allow practical function to seamlessly meld with forward thinking aesthetics. Sharp, clear lines smoothly meld into the subtle, soft contours of the elegantly crafted German Steel knives while distinct hollow brass rivets cut through the full tang of the blade vividly emphasizing and perfectly matching knife and chef.

W Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel.

10.25in Bread 60102

* 8in Bread 60096

6pc Combo w/ Walnut Block

59960

[8”Chef, 8”Carving, 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Walnut Knife Block]

8in Chef’s 60089

* 8in Carving 60119

5in Tomato 61024

5in Serrated Utility 60126

3 Knife Leather Roll

59953

[8”Chef, 10.25”Bread, 3.5”Paring, Leather Knife Roll]

* Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

* 3.5in Paring 60133

S SERIES

S SERIES 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 standard, simple done exceptionally well, a tool a chef can trust.

S Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel.

* 8in Honing Steel 60201

* 9in Carving 60164

* 8in Bread 59731 12pc Combo w/ Acacia Block

60140

[8”Honing Steel, 9” Carving, 8”Bread, 8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 7“Nakiri, 6”Boning, 5”Serrated Utility, 8”Shears, 3.5”Paring, 2.75”Peeling, Acacia Knife Block]

* 8in Chef’s 59717

* 7in Santoku 59724

* 7in Santoku 61031

6pc Combo w/ Acacia Block 59656 [8”Chef, 7”Santoku , 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Acacia Knife Block]

2 pc Combo w/Gift Box 59670 [8”Chef , 7”Santoku , Gift Box]

7in Nakiri 60171

* 6in Boning 60188

* 5in Serrated Utility 59748

* 8in Shears 60058 3 PC Starter Set / Retail PET box 61796

Series Nakiri / Retail PET box 60171

[8”Chef, 5” Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, PET Box]

[7in Nakiri, PET Box]

* 3.5in Paring 59755 * Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

* 2.75in Peeling 60195

S1 SERIES

S1 SERIES The S1 Series speaks to the purity of minimalism, focusing on the elemental beauty of forward-thinking aesthetics and practical functionality. A sleek and modern knife whose exceptional qualities shine out, complimenting and elevating the skills of the chef.

S1 Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel.

8in Bread 59700

8in Chef’s 59694

* 7in Santoku 59762

* 5in Serrated Utility 59779

* 3.5in Paring 59786

6pc Combo w/ Walnut Block

59663

[8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Walnut Knife Block]

2 pc Combo w/Gift Box 59687 [8”Chef, 7”Santoku, Gift Box] * Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

X SERIES

X SERIES The X Series represents the elemental beauty of functionality. An excellently crafted knife featuring a geometric handle that strikes the perfect balance between bold, sharp lines and a distinct silhouette. A knife that is both well balanced and comfortable it becomes a natural extension of the chef.

X Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel.

6pc Combo w/ Acacia Block

59915

[8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Acacia Knife Block]

* 8in Bread 59878

8in Chef’s 59137

7in Santoku 59144

5in Serrated Utility 59885

* 3.5in Paring 59892

* Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

V2 SERIES

V2 SERIES The V2 Series is standard made beautiful. Purposefully designed to showcase the simple beauty of classic kitchen knives while focusing on elevating their practical functionality. A beautifully balanced, solidly durable and exquisitely sharp knife.

V2 Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel.

6pc Combo w/ Acacia Block

59908

[8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Acacia Knife Block]

22pc Combo w/ Acacia Block

59649

[8”Honing Steel, 9” Carving, 8”Bread, 8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 7“Nakiri, 6”Boning, 5”Tomato, 5”Fine Utility, 5”Serrated Utility, 8x5”Steak, 8”Shears, 3.5”Paring, 2.75”Peeling, Acacia Knife Block]

8pc Steak Knife Set

59502

[8x5”Steak, Acacia Knife Block]

V2 SERIES continued V2 Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel

9.5in Chef’s 59182

* 8in Honing Steel 60386

* 9in Carving 59564

8in Bread 59533

8in Chef’s 59526

* 7in Santoku 59571 3 PC Starter Set / Retail PET box 61819 [8”Chef, 5” Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, PET Box]

* 7in Nakiri 59588

* 6in Boning 59595

* 5in Tomato 59618

* 5in Fine Utility 59601

5in Serrated Utility 59540

* 5in Steak 59502

2 pc Combo w/Gift Box 59557 [8”Chef, 7”Santoku, Gift Box]

* 8in Shears 60041 * 3.5in Paring 59625 * 2.75in Peeling 59632

* Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

Y2 SERIES

Y2 SERIES The Y2 Series is a bold statement from an excellently crafted knife intensely focused on providing professional durability, comfort and nimble precision.

Y2 Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel.

6pc Combo w/ Acacia Block

59212

[8”Chef, 7”Santoku, 8”Bread, 5”Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, Acacia Knife Block]

* 8in Bread 59823

* 8in Chef’s 59854

* 7in Santoku 59861

* 5in Serrated Utility 59830

* 3.5in Paring 59847 * Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

H1 SERIES

H1 SERIES The H1 Series expertly counterbalances smooth contours and sharp, distinct angles against the backdrop of gorgeous, warm wood tones. Rich, full textures serve to highlight the elegant, yet raw beauty of a professional knife made for creatives.

H1 Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel.

3 Knife Leather Roll 59939 [8”Chef , 10.25”Bread, 3.5”Paring, Leather Knife Roll]

10.25in Bread 59175

8in Chef’s 60065

* 3.5in Paring 60072

* Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

K SERIES

K SERIES The K Series stands out with a unique and stunning titanium coated all-black blade. A beautiful knife that goes well beyond distinct looks to provide the features that matter in a professional knife, perfect balance, precision and comfort.

K Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel with a Titanium Coating.

Santoku Knife Set / Wooden Knife Box 59199 [ 7�Titanium Coated Santoku, Wooden Knife Box]

7�Titanium Coated Santoku 59199

D SERIES

D SERIES The D Series pushes past classic and familiar to create a knife that is both elegantly modern and purposefully simple. A great knife focused on emphasizing the powerful functionality of excellent balance, comfort and durability.

D Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel

Chef Knife Set / Gift Box 59120 [8”Chef, Gift Box]

Santoku Knife Set / Gift Box 59168 [7”Santoku, Gift Box]

8in Chef’s 59120

7in Santoku 59168

* 5in Serrated Utility 60928

* 3.5in Paring 60966

3 PC Starter Set / Retail PET box 61772 [8”Chef, 5” Serrated Utility, 3.5”Paring, PET Box]

* Available in combo only / Not for individual sale

N SERIES

N SERIES The N Series showcases the sleek beauty of minimal. A handle that just works, naturally comfortable, excellently balanced, expertly crafted.

N Series are made of X50CrMoV15 German Steel

Chef Knife Set / Gift Box 59106

Santoku Knife Set / Gift Box 59113

[8”Chef, Gift Box]

[7”Santoku, Gift Box]

8” Chef 59106

7” Santoku 59113

Leather Rolls

Leather Rolls Genuine leather elevates the distinct design of each knife against the backdrop of rich, deep textures and dark, warm tones.

3 Knife Leather Roll

59939

[8”Chef, 10.25”Bread, 3.5”Paring, Leather Knife Roll]

3 Knife Leather Roll

59953

[8”Chef, 10.25”Bread, 3.5”Paring, Leather Knife Roll]

3 Knife Leather Roll

59946

[8”Chef, 10.25”Bread, 3.5”Paring, Leather Knife Roll]

Accessories

Accessories

12” Walnut Wood Magnetic Knife Bar 61727

18” Walnut Wood Magnetic Knife Bar 61734

10.25in Bread

8in Chef’s

7in Santoku

6in Boning

5in Utility

3.5in Paring

6pc Knife Edge Guard Set-Black 61741

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