Great Steel at a great price
I bought these last Prime Day on a deal as I already use a fair amount of Cangshan knives in day to day life. I cook daily to a fairly high standard as a home cook and have always preferred using a vegetable cleaver for quicker prep. I find them more efficient to use than chef knife or Santoko unless you are making finer cuts and only specifically on vegetables.The material of the blade is exactly the same as some of the other higher end german steels (specifically the Wuhstoff classic among others) thus it retains its edge and doesn't chip easily. With a simple honing a couple of times a week, depending on use, the edge is retained and the sharpness is ensured to last longer.The meat cleaver is the perfect size for a home cook with the weight being in the heel of the knife which is great for cutting bones etc. The weight of the knife is also heavier which helps in this scenario however if you were using this specifically as a butcher knife your wrist and hand would get tired way too quickly with the weight.Pro's (of both)Both are well forged with a solid and proven steel used by knives twice the price. Both retain their edge and are easy to maintain with basic care i.e. no dishwasher, honing and properly sharpening when needed. Also the edge is razor sharp pretty much out of the box and I would imagine this will surprise most given the price.Con's (of both)Both knives are on the heavier side of the spectrum. Much more so than more premium brands out there. This will become tiring if you are using these longterm. For most home cooks this won't be a massive problem but use over a longer period will tire you.General construction can be a bit hit and miss on occasion. These specific knives were fine but I have looked at other cangshan knives and they do share common flaws around the g10 grips, minor cracks or not fully bonded.OverallCan't be beaten for the price due to the steel used and the general design. If you are using as a home cook and want a razor sharp edge, simple design and a solid steel and this style of cleaver, then this is definitely a contender on the list.