Totally Bamboo 3-Piece Bamboo Flatware Set, Dishwasher-Safe Fork, Spoon and Knife

After 2 1/2 years of every day use, I am ready to review and will definitely be repurchasing from this company. These utensils were only ever hand washed with dr. Bronners soap and water.I rarely used the knives, so they’ve remained a lighter color. They can cut through small things easily, but not through fatty meats like steak. Washing takes a bit more work after cutting through butter because it lodges between each tooth of the knife and does not simply rinse off with water pressure.The forks have held up well except a prong has fallen off two - keep in mind it was being used to hold thick steaks still while cutting. Cleaning takes a bit more effort because again, food lodges between the prongs and not easily sprayed out with water. A simple thin knife or pipe cleaner to scrape it out works well.The spoons were used the most and have started to get “fuzzy” with the high use. The dark spots were caused by me leaving them against a hot pan, so nothing wrong with the product.After 2.5 years, I am ready to bring these to a bonfire on the beach and repurchase another set.

These are a godsend for my partner who is allergic to nickel. Of course they can't be expected to last as long as metal flatware, so we have been thrilled that 1-1/2 years later we haven't broken any (although you can see surface cracks in some of the spoons). The seller does not recommend using an automatic dishwasher, but our lifestyle is busy enough that we'd rather take our chances and replace if needed. We have not had to replace these yet, and they have been used for 18 months, and run through the dishwasher every time!I still use metal, but would say that these have been used daily by one family member, and maybe the equivalent of 1/2 time for a second person. (Those of us who are non-nickel-allergic probably use the spoons most.)The knives are serrated and really do a good job of cutting for a non-metal knife.The only catch (so to speak) is that food can get caught between the tines of the fork. We brush quickly before putting them in the dishwasher. Don't let it get dried on or it takes a little work, since the bamboo surface is more textured than metal.

This flatware is _TOTALLY_ bamboo, and totally flat. Some reviewers rated this one star because there must have been a wrong picture before. The picture must have been fixed because I got exactly what was shown, flatware made out of bamboo only.I think this is very good quality flatware, it has a kind of burnished finish so it repells liquids. I used the spoon to eat soup and it works great without soaking up the soup. One thing to note is that this is really flat, so the spoon isn't ideal for eating soup but it works for me.For me, one advantage of using the bamboo instead of metal is it won't ever scratch your plates, and the spoon and fork will never scratch your teeth. I also like that they are so light weight.The only qualm I have is that the knife serrations are not very good. The purpose of serrations is to decrease the apparent angle of the blade next to the teeth (making it sharper), while still maintaining durability. The serrations on the knives don't even have an edge at all between the teeth! They are not terribly effective at slicing anything, and must be used more like a rip saw, leaving lots of crumbs. Also, due to the weird serrations, food gets stuck between the teeth and is really hard to get out.Overall, these aren't 100% perfect, but they are very good. I'm docking a star for the poor knife serrations and because it makes the knife blades so hard to clean. 4 stars

The knife is super thick, it seems like it will cut well but with out a clean cut. To think of a cutting edge but still nice. The spoon is more like a stirring spoon for cooking but it still great and this I have tried and it does work well for not so liquid soups or other dishes requiring a spoon. The fork feels awkward to use but it still does the job.

I really enjoy these utensils. The handles are really long and elegant and so far after having them for months, they have held up nicely. I haven't had any problems. I just put them in a little zipper pouch and keep them in my car for use at work or to eliminate waste at fast food restaurants. I either simply wipe them down with a napkin when done (they have a nice smooth surface that makes them easy to clean) or rinse with water for when they are a little grimier. I mostly use them for salads or soups so haven't had to test out their durability on more difficult foods that may need more cutting or piercing but I imagine they would hold up fine for most foods people carry to work or will pick up at a fast food restaurant. I definitely recommend this nice little set of "bambooware!"

I enjoy using bamboo chopsticks and was wondering one night over dinner if there was something similar in flatware. Of course, Amazon has it all. Trying a three piece set seemed a great route to test out the quality. I have found I prefer this set to my silverware and will be purchasing more. They are lightweight, easy to clean, and I believe better for my health.Edit: 08/05/14 I purchased the set in April and have been using it every day since. It has held up well, cleaned well, and is my favorite set of eating utensils. I'm definitely going to purchase another set because not only it functional, but it makes food taste better. Just a thought: If they are removing metal fillings from mouths because of health concerns, shouldn't we be removing metal flatware as well?

I got myself this set back in the summer of 2018 and I still use these utensils almost everyday in school or while traveling. I made a small fabric bag and napkin to store the set and clean it quickly after eating. The knife can cut even the toughest meat and the fork also works very well, I don't use the spoon that often.I always have my cutlery set in my backpack or purse and don't leave the house without them! Very satisfied with my purchase!