Germany
Forged blades and named grate materials
A set of steak knives and a grill brush.
Four, forged blade steel, triple-riveted plastic handles, sharp ground edge. Forged rather than stamped is a real construction difference, and a triple rivet is what stops a handle loosening after years of dishwashing.
30 cm (11.8 in) with steel bristles, stated for stainless, chrome and enamelled grates. Naming the materials is more informative than “for all barbecues” — and it is a warning as much as a claim, since steel bristles pressed hard will mark enamel.
Bristles can work loose and stay on a grate. After brushing, wipe the grate with folded damp paper and look at what comes off. Replace a brush that is visibly shedding, and brush a warm grate rather than a cold caked one so less force is needed.
The steak knives, for the forged construction.
Set of 4 · forged blade steel · triple-riveted plastic handles · sharp ground edge
Four forged steak knives with triple-riveted handles, from a German kitchenware maker — the construction that keeps a handle attached over decades.
Best for: A table of four, and someone who prefers a clean cut to no maintenance.
≈ $75
