whats up up the CA prop 65 warning?? do these knives have lead in them??
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Hexavalent chromium is not present in chrome steel alloys, and trace amounts of the element chromium are necessary in the human diet (look on your Flintstones Vitamin label if you don't believe me). Fine alloys for kitchen knives also contain molybdenum and vanadium, but those aren't going to transfer from the knife to your food in any detectable amounts. One thing is certain though. The government of California is hazardous to the public's mental health and common sense.
61381
Hexavalent chromium is not present in chrome steel alloys, and trace amounts of the element chromium are necessary in the human diet (look on your Flintstones Vitamin label if you don't believe me). Fine alloys for kitchen knives also contain molybdenum and vanadium, but those aren't going to transfer from the knife to your food in any detectable amounts.One thing is certain though. The government of California is hazardous to the public's mental health and common sense.
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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.
61383
Stainless steel contains Chromium. Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen.....maybe that is it???
2202039
I looked on the underside to find them stamped "certified lead free made in china". I took that at face value. Draw your own conclusion?
1696489
I checked the bottle and YES there is the Prop 65 warning, but said nothing about lead content.
1934039
Per Godinger.com, the crystal on their site has a Prop 65 warning for lead. Contacted them and they state this particular item is LEAD FREE.
633959
I am sorry, I have no idea. I have had mine over a year ago. I do not have the packaging and it does not tell on the knives. I know I really like mine.
1008355
Not sure. But these are the best knives I have ever bought. They stay sharper longer than any Chicago Cutllery knives that I have owned. High quality. You will love this set. The only thing I don't like is NO HOLE for the scissors.
1946206
I think they were labeled lead free on the box. I no longer have the box but they must have been as I would not have used them without that assurance.
142180
Yes... they said that their products were not lead free. There are some RV shut offs(a wye and a 45 degree) from Camco that are supposedly lead free, but require the CA warning because of something else... I wish they would say what specifically, but it can even be something that is only used during the manufacturing process for a plastic part(like CA wants to shame manufacturers for using dirty methods). Perhaps it is better to just use the plastic ones after an extended break in period...
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No, honestly I can't see why this is an issue. The handle comes with a warning label that explains that it contains materials that IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA are considered to POSSIBLY cause cancer. They do that because of the amount of people that sue in California thinking that random materials caused their cancer. I wouldn't worry about it. The label is only there to prevent getting sued.
561940
I agree with the other person that answered your question. This is a very nice set of knifes.
1468542
Panda town is the company I bought from. They had the one with good plating that wont rust. It comes in a white package with red lettering. The one in the colorful package is rusty junk... if you get that one chuck it in the trash asap....dont use the blade that comes with any of these...its crap.
786169
Hey Christine, Sorry but I won't be much help. I bought those knives for someone else. I'll ask them and see if they could let me know. Good Luck and Happy Holidays
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I emailed NutriCology and they sent me the information on CA Prop 65. This was very helpful in understanding about the naturally occuring lead and other metals. Feel Free to Contact them.
1851456
No, the knives are all 18/10 stainless steel and are highly polished (mirror finish) and very well balanced plus a very good length. Personally, I did not want wood. Polished stainless goes with just about anything and don't have to worry about wood fading or showing wear. These will last forever! I've had for a year and you really can't tell that they've ever been used! Hope this helps. J
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I don't know because I sent them back without looking at the knives. They were mostly black handles and the reason I got them was because of the different colors that it was supposed to be
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Trusting the word of a random person on Amazon will land you in jail. Look up your state penal code and make the determination. The rules for states are often written in cryptic language that makes it a mess anyway. Search "California knife laws" on google and read the whole thing. Hope you figure it out, this knife looks pretty nifty.
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Dale, I actually got this set for my grandson for Christmas, but I've been using the same exact set since 1967. Of course, the case is long gone as are the orginal blades, but I'm hoping the knives themselves are the same high quality metal construction all around, chucks included. The only plastic you should see evident would be the red handle on the big knife, which comes in handy when you attach a miter saw blade, not included with this set, but a great accessory to have. Hope this helps. If you decide to get this set, I think you'll be pleased with these knives. Mine have given me almost half a century of use and I could have passed them on to my grandson, but hey, I'm not done with them yet. ;-)