Published: February 25, 2024
People ask me about knives (and blenders!) quite a bit.
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This is my favorite knife brand (I have used knives from this brand for nearly four decades now): Aflink https://amzn.to/3TajnYV. In general any knife choice that is all stainless should be Lead-free. The markings on these knives are also Lead-free (since I get that question a lot)! In addition to being Lead-free, a knife from this brand saved me from being attacked by a drunken group of teenage Corsican soccer players on a freighter between Corsica and Marseille, France back in April 1990… so there is more than one reason I have a fondness for this brand! (I will try to write that story up some day!) This is similar to the knife I used to ward off my would-be attackers that day (in case you are curious): https://amzn.to/3UT41tb.
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While we are on the topic of things I rarely recommend… below are links to my two top picks for Lead-free blenders. Please note, modern/ currently-sold counter top appliances that plug-in to the wall typically have high amounts of Antimony in the cords (as part of the flame-retardant chemical cocktail in the plastic of the cords). This is why I rarely recommend these types of products (because, while they may be Lead-free, they are not 100% free of toxicants). If you buy a product like this (any heavy duty plug in appliance), it is best to leave it (safely) plugged in on your counter (so you don’t have to touch the electrical cord when cooking) OR ā alternately ā to wash your hands after touching the cord and before cooking (with soap and a washcloth if possible). Antimony is a known carcinogen (added to the list of known carcinogens in the U.S. in 2021).
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Here’s a less expensive Lead-free blender option: https://amzn.to/3uSKQF9.
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And a more expensive Lead-free blender option:
https://amzn.to/3UTvafM.
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This is a Stainless Steel container upgrade for the above (second blender option): https://amzn.to/3UQXoaI.
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P.S. while I have your attention (did the Corsican soccer player story get your attention? lol!), Naturepedic’s 20% off President’s Day Sale is still live. This company also contributes back 15% of what you spend to Lead Safe Mama, LLC if you start your shopping with a click on one of our links. Here’s an affiliate link for that: https://shrsl.com/4fkeu.
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We also have an affiliate relationship with the following companies:
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1. Solditeknics:
https://shrsl.com/4fkf0
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2. Ahimsa (use code “LeadSafeMama” for a 15% discount):
https://shrsl.com/4fkey
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Check Ahimsa’s Amazon listing first in case they have a better deal there: https://amzn.to/3wqEaP7.
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3. Our newest affiliate partner is a long-time friend of Lead Safe Mama, LLC!!! (We only have four total affiliate partners right now!) Kleynimals makes my favorite baby toys AND my favorite baby cutlery!
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Here’s a link for their jangle toy
https://shrsl.com/4fkex.
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Here’s a link to their baby cutlery, which is an excellent heirloom quality baby gift for the expecting parents in your lives!
https://shrsl.com/4fkf9
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Some of their products are also available on Amazon ā this is my son’s favorite Kleynimals toy (good for tweens and younger teens who need a fidget as well as being a safe choice for babies and toddler): https://amzn.to/42WjIlh
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Full XRF test results for products from each of Lead Safe Mama LLC’s four affiliate partners can be found on the Lead Safe Mama website. Links in this post are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on a Lead Safe Mama affiliate link, Lead Safe Mama, LLC may receive a percentage of what you spend at no extra cost to you.
Have you tested the markings inside the stainless steel Vitamix container? I’ve always held off on purchasing it because of the markings.
I spoke with the company they informed me it is actually just laser etched so no actual paint or anything used, gtg š
Have the knives in the picture been tested or just that brand? I ask because the two Laguiole kinks on Amazon take you to very different brands. Trying to make sure Iām getting the correct product. The knife block and set is made in china..
thank you!
Have you tested Tribest glass personal blenders ? US based company and seems promising with silicone, glass and stainless steel only touching food. Please try to get them to send you a blender to test and hopefully you can get an affiliate link
Hello Tamara, The Laguiole knives they also sell steak knives with wooden handles. I have some small versions of these for the breakfast table. Any idea if these are safe or only the ALL stainless steel version that you have in the link?
All of the stainless ones are good. They have some with yellow brass components and those may have Lead.
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Thank you for taking your time to respond. It appears all the steak knives are stainless steel but they have a wooden handle. Have you ever tested the ones with the wooden handles, that are also stainless steel blade?