Is Wüsthof PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Wüsthof averages F (31/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Wusthof Gourmet 3-Piece Knife Set
Stainless steel blade and handle
Lower PFAS concern; traditional stainless steel construction, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gourmet Grey 3-Pc Chef's Essentials Set
Stainless steel blades, polymer handles
Lower concern, this is a knife set, not a coated cookware product.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Gourmet Chef's Knife Set of 2
High-carbon stainless steel blades, composite handles
Lower concern, traditional stainless steel knives carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Classic Three Piece Starter Set
stainless steel blades, metal handles
Lower concern, traditional stainless steel knives carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Classic Ikon 15-Piece Knife Block Set
Stainless steel blades and handles
Lower PFAS concern; traditional stainless steel knife set with no known nonstick or coating risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Urban Farmer 5-Piece Toolbox Knife Set
Stainless steel blades; handles likely synthetic or wood
Lower concern, premium stainless steel knives with no known PFAS-risk coatings, but Wüsthof discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Gourmet 16-Piece Knife Block Set
Stainless steel blades, polypropylene handle
Lower concern, stainless steel blades pose minimal PFAS risk, but Wüsthof offers no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Gourmet Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
stainless steel blade, no nonstick coating
Bare stainless steel knife, lower PFAS concern, no nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Classic White Santoku Knife
High-carbon stainless steel blade, no nonstick coating
Lower PFAS concern. Bare stainless steel blade, no Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Classic Ikon Paring Knife
Stainless steel blade, no nonstick coating
Bare stainless steel knife.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gourmet Chef's Knife
German stainless steel blade, molded plastic handle
Lower PFAS concern; traditional stainless steel knife without nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears
stainless steel blades and handles
Stainless steel shears, lower PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Classic 3-Piece Chef's Knife Set
Stainless steel blades, no Teflon-type coating nonstick coating
Classic stainless steel knives, lower PFAS concern, no nonstick.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wusthof Gourmet 3-Piece Starter Set
German stainless steel blades; triple-riveted handles
Lower concern, this is a knife set, not nonstick cookware; stainless steel carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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BergHOFF Gem 12.5-in. Nonstick Covered Chinese Wok
nonstick coating, type unspecified
Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware risks are real and undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Wusthof 4 Piece BBQ Set
Stainless steel blades and handles
BBQ utensil set with stainless steel; lower PFAS risk likely.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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