35/ 100
F

PFAS score

KitchenAid Classic Two Tone Knife Block Set 14 Piece

Knife Aid · Non-Stick Knife Sets

KitchenAid Classic Two Tone Knife Block Set 14 Piece

F · High PFAS

Lower-concern knife set; stainless steel blades carry minimal PFAS risk, but block material and any finishes lack transparency.

KitchenAid Classic knife sets use stainless steel blades, a material with lower inherent PFAS risk. The knife block appears to be wood or resin-composite, neither of which typically requires PFAS coatings. However, the brand discloses nothing about manufacturing finishes or sealants on the block, so minor uncertainty remains.

The safe swap

GreenPan Bobby Flay Knife Block Set

GreenPan

GreenPan Bobby Flay Knife Block Set

100/100 safety

A

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Material

Stainless steel blades; wood/resin block handle

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

Why this grade

Stain-resistant finish

Stain-resistant finishes are a common PFAS use.

Hurts the grade

Category baseline

cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.

Hurts the grade

No PFAS disclosure

No public statement about PFAS in this product.

Hurts the grade

What we don’t know

This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.

No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.

The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.

Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.

Safer alternatives in Non-Stick Knife Sets

GreenPan Bobby Flay Knife Block Set

GreenPan

Bobby Flay Knife Block Set

stainless steel knives and wooden block

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, stainless steel knives with wood are inherently PFAS-low, though no third-party verification exists.

Risky category by default

GreenPan Elite Cutlery Knife Block Set

GreenPan

Elite Cutlery Knife Block Set

stainless steel blades and handles

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern product, stainless steel knives are inherently PFAS-free; brand stance supports this.

Risky category by default

OXO Icing Knife Set

OXO

Icing Knife Set

Stainless steel blades with polymer handles

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, icing knives are non-coated utensils with no water-repellent or non-stick treatment.

Risky category by default

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