Is there laquer on these utensils..I saw where some say they have lanquer, and lanquer is toxic..
1998106
(Had to go scrape one with a knife to see, before answering....)All that came off was small bamboo bits, since I scraped a little harder than a light rub.No laquer chunks were seen.
1998107
I don't recall if there was, but it's gone now. Good question, I'm sure you're right.
1998108
There does appear to be laquer in some areas, see the photos I posted. Other areas do seem to be free of coating. However, given how rough they are I have to wonder if it is not there as well, but just not evident due to rough surface.
1998109
I saw they are advertised as natural finish. It doesn't look like lacquer on them. Maybe they are finished to a high gloss or conditioned with a natural oil? I would check with the manufacturer if you need to know for sure. I love them and have used them everyday. They are very durable.
1998110
There was a light colored finish on the utensils but after a trip or two through the dishwasher it was gone. Use light oil to replenish moisture after putting in dishwasher. As with any wooden utensil, dishwasher usage is not preferred over hand washing because the bamboo can retain odors and the high temp dry cycle can shorten the woods lifespan. We use ours all the time and with a little care expect them to last for years.
2054064
I've had my set for about a month and so far I haven't scratched anything, and I've always thought I was rather forceful when using knives. That being said I'd say no, utensils generally shouldn't mark the set up.
1181985
I'm sure they are supposed to be. But even things labeled "non-toxic" have quite a bit of allowance for toxins in the product. Toys painted with milk paints and/or sealed with things like beeswax are probably safest.However, I don't know anything about the paint on this particular product.
61382
It could be the steel...It looks like the standard warning, which I've also seen on steel products (they release a carcinogenic gas when super heated, so don't raise the temperature of your knife a couple thousand degrees). I doubt that a chef's knife with lead content would be saleable per FDA regulations.
639848
They're *okay* to use in the diswasher. I have noticed the lacquer at the top is cracked though and the only thing that I can think of is the diswasher. They're easy enough to wipe off with a sponge, though.
899059
The reason i purchased them is because of all the research i did these ones were ok in the dishwasher because they didn't have a lacquer finish..i have not noticed them turning green..don't think i have had them long enough and won't leave them outside, i believe weather brings the green out in copper.
1170564
No, I'm quite certain they are not. While I do think they are still a great value for the price, the wood handles are not as smooth as le creuset spatulas and actually have splintered slightly. The spatula heads however are still in great shape and I do use them daily so perhaps a litte mineral oil would have been beneficial on the handles from the start.
972709
My pleasure! My daughter-in-law loves her pyrex sets especially since she read some chemicals can leach onto left-over foods stored in plastic containers in the refrigerator. Also, we always know they are clean and there is no residue from different foods. Have a good day!!
574232
No, mine are starting to rust too. I had to order a different set. The knives were the most affected, next were the forks. Probably that was the order of use. Other folks here seem to not have the problem - maybe the set I received were defective. But mine have definitely started rusting.
897671
I had to find out through much research that the only LC products made in France are the enamel over cast iron pans, which are the only pans I have ever used as they are without equal. However, the LC stainless steel pans and the LC stoneware is made in China, and I never purchase any cookware, or any items used for food, from China. You just cannot trust China to create any products that do not use poisonous toxins. Their reputation precedes them!
305991
in the video provided, using a metal utensil (in this case, a soup ladle) against a non-stick surface is a sound recipe to introduce more carcinogens (PFOA/PTFE) in your blood...who needs that?
2148735
No and only because you will eventually damage the surface. My set came with a wonderful set of coated utensils. I've used coated utensils for years and actually prefer them to metal.
40720
I got the color of grater that I ordered. The points are not sharp, but, it does actually grate. I however have ruined several manicures trying not to waste the last end of garlic. So, expect to throw away approximately 1/4 of every clove. (we have started saving them in some olive oil and using them for other things).
2179504
There was some sort of lacquer on my utensils that wasn't fully washed off, so I had to sand it. Olive oil is just as good, especially if you use them often enough - if you leave them for long periods of time (weeks to months without use) olive oil may get moldy.
1205921
i own the original version of this cookware. i love them. however, they are not....not metal utensil safe. my version is not....not dishwasher safe either. even so, i use them every day. i have two homes, and i have two sets. worth the extra care.
230416
The finish seems to have a very thin coating of finish applied. This is a great item for us. It comes with a piece of sand paper to keep it sharp, though, you could probably take a few minutes to use a rough grade sandpaper, followed by a fine grade sandpaper to remove the finish. Regarding toxic concerns, I used to have a telescopic metal scratcher, that looked somewhat like a fork that worked great. I hope this helps. Take care
1632509
No. I have been using for a couple weeks and have had no problem with utensils.