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Choosing safe barbecue tools is essential for protecting your health during grilling. Several common materials and tool types can introduce toxins or physical hazards when exposed to high heat. Here’s what to avoid:
❌ Corrosion: Avoid knives made from non-stainless steel or any steel that corrodes, rusts, or pits are not considered food safe. Corrosion can lead to contamination.
❌ Lead: Some colored handles or visible joints between blade and handle may contain very high levels of lead or other toxic metals at the join point.
Avoid greenwashing knives made by brands that pretend to be sustainable, or better or safer when they are not. They will use their misleading marketing tricks to convince you to buy their products.
❌ Made in China: They claim to be sustainable, and they source their knives in China, instead of supporting American workers or local sources. I prefer supporting companies that keep making their knives in the USA using their tradition and expertise.
When it comes to sustainable knives, the focus is on brands and products that prioritize ethical sourcing, eco-friendly materials, responsible manufacturing, and long-lasting quality. Here are the top recommendations for sustainable knives that blend performance with planet-friendly values.
The knives listed here are made with better, nontoxic, safer, and natural materials. These brands are notorious for their quality, expertise, and tradition. They responsibly source their material using the safest and most sustainable materials on the market!
✅ Stainless steel: at least 10.5% chromium, which means increased resistance to corrosion and discoloration but less potential hardness.
✅ Carbon steel is usually harder and stronger than stainless steel options and better at getting sharpened. at least 0.6% carbon content by weight
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This beautiful knife looks made with higher-quality material and with expertise.
Lamson has been making knives since 1837, a favorite of chefs. It is the oldest U.S. cutlery maker; they were also found in the White House in 1869.
Crafted to perfection: each knife is created with state-of-the-art technology, hand finishing, polishing, and sharpening
Blades are constructed from superior 12C27 High-Carbon, High-Chromium Swedish Steel. Knives come with sleek and sturdy Walnut handles
Precision laser-cut blades are tempered to 58 Rockwell, providing a sharp edge that lasts longer, resists corrosion, and maintains flexibility.
Full tang blades with brass-riveted handles offer balance, while a recessed bolster ensures comfort, control, and seamless handling
MATERIAL: superior 12C27 High-Carbon, Walnut handle
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🌿From my number one recommended cutting board hand made by an Amish family in Maryland with locally sourced and certified sustainable wood from Pennsylvania, in one beautiful wood piece, without glue and no mineral oil, only plant-based organic oil and wax, and here is their knife:
This stainless steel knife is made in Japan by the Misono firm. This stain-resistant knife is a multipurpose mainstay.
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The 180 mm gyuto is the shortest one Misono makes in Seki, Japan, a swordsmith center for centuries.The Misono knife feels balanced and light from first touch. The handle is rounded and comfortable, even for smaller hands. It is able to trim the excess fat off very easily, and when it slices the cooked steak it glides through the meat. The knife makes also very easy to cut and chop broccoli crowns and stems, which split in half like confetti.
The perfect knife for cutting food, from hanger steak to broccoli.
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MATERIAL: stain-resistant knife, handle: wood
🌿WÜSTHOF Classic 3-Piece Utility Set. This 3-piece knife set includes one Classic 8” Chef's Knife, one Classic 3.5” Paring Knife, and one Classic 5” Serrated Utility Knife in the shade Pink Himalayan Salt.
This beautiful knife set is an all-rounder in food preparation and supports the widest variety of kitchen tasks. A great chef's knife makes slicing and dicing a pleasure, which is one of the many reasons it is often the most used, most important kitchen tool for home cooks and professional chefs.
WÜSTHOF Classic Color 5" Serrated Utility Knife with the colorful handles not only cuts cleanly through sandwich rolls, ripe tomatoes, fruits, and cured sausages, but it also adds a bright dose of self-expression to your home kitchen.
They also have Handles Made Of African Blackwood, One Of The Hardest Types Of Wood In The World.
MATERIAL: stain-resistant knife