{"id":30743,"date":"2017-08-04T00:02:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T04:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=30743"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:02:55","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:02:55","slug":"wusthofs-four-piece-bbq-set-raises-the-bar-for-bbq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wusthofs-four-piece-bbq-set-raises-the-bar-for-bbq\/","title":{"rendered":"W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s Four-Piece BBQ Set raises the bar for BBQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever worked with cheap aluminum BBQ tools, you know the frustrations. Now, I can honestly say that I\u2019ve found the most durable set of BBQ tools I\u2019ve ever used \u2013 great heft in the handle and heavy duty stainless steel and heat resistant POM handles.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30749\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/barbecue-SPATULA-386602.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each tool has been personally designed by W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s Executive Chef, Michael Garaghty (a.k.a. Chef Mike) and will quickly become your &#8216;go-to&#8217; BBQing tools of choice.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>The four-piece BBQ set comes with:<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30744\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2771-Spatula-900x267.jpg?resize=900%2C267\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2771-Spatula.jpg?resize=900%2C267&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2771-Spatula.jpg?resize=150%2C44&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2771-Spatula.jpg?resize=300%2C89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2771-Spatula.jpg?resize=768%2C228&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2771-Spatula.jpg?resize=1080%2C320&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2771-Spatula.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Turner\/flipper<\/strong>\u00a0 At 6-1\/2\u201d inches long, with beveled edges, the turner is big enough to flip two burgers at a time and is hefty enough to easily lift those items that have started to stick to the grill. The perforated paddle helps foods to easily slide off and the offset handle makes it easy to flip your food.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30745\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2772-Fork-1-900x204.jpg?resize=900%2C204\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2772-Fork-1.jpg?resize=900%2C204&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2772-Fork-1.jpg?resize=150%2C34&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2772-Fork-1.jpg?resize=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2772-Fork-1.jpg?resize=768%2C174&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2772-Fork-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C245&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2772-Fork-1.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fork <\/strong>\u00a0This rigid fork is capable of carrying big loads (think a heavy turkey) without bending.\u00a0 With two curved tines, you\u2019ll be getting great leverage and holding power when you grab your BBQ specialty du jour. At 15 inches long, you\u2019ll have great reach for even those little items at the back of the grill.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30746\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2775b-Tongs-900x243.jpg?resize=900%2C243\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2775b-Tongs.jpg?resize=900%2C243&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2775b-Tongs.jpg?resize=150%2C41&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2775b-Tongs.jpg?resize=300%2C81&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2775b-Tongs.jpg?resize=768%2C207&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2775b-Tongs.jpg?resize=1080%2C292&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2775b-Tongs.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tongs\u00a0 <\/strong>Spring-loaded, these tongs easily pick up most all foods with their scalloped tips. From dainty vegetables to big thick steaks, these tongs will deliver your dinner without losing its grip.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30747\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2777-Brush-900x281.jpg?resize=900%2C281\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2777-Brush.jpg?resize=900%2C281&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2777-Brush.jpg?resize=150%2C47&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2777-Brush.jpg?resize=300%2C94&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2777-Brush.jpg?resize=768%2C240&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2777-Brush.jpg?resize=1080%2C337&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2777-Brush.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Basting brush<\/strong>\u00a0 This was my big surprise when I first opened this set. Similar to the other three pieces, you start with a nice long handle, hefty enough to last a lifetime.\u00a0 Add to that, two brush heads \u2013 one medium and one large brush \u2013 for laying on delicate oils or for smothering your ribs with your best heavy sauces. They both just slide onto the handle and are held in place with small detents in the handle. (So, the four-piece set really comes with five pieces.)<\/p>\n<p>Each of the tools has triple-riveted black handles made of POM (heat resistant high-density Polyoxymethylene) that resists fading and discoloration. Each tool also comes with hanging rings for hanging on the grill or for storage. All tools are dishwasher safe, however, hand washing is recommended as with all fine cookware.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30750\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fire-fork-900x603.jpg?resize=900%2C603\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fire-fork.jpg?resize=900%2C603&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fire-fork.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fire-fork.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fire-fork.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fire-fork.jpg?resize=1080%2C724&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fire-fork.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Product Highlights:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s signature triple-rivet design.<\/li>\n<li>Heat-resistant high-density POM handle construction. (CAUTION: Handles should never be exposed to direct heat or flame).<\/li>\n<li>Easy care nonreactive stainless steel.<\/li>\n<li>Tools were designed with long enough handles to protect your hands from flare-ups, but short enough to maintain control.<\/li>\n<li>Brushed stain-free steel that is strong and durable without being too heavy to manage.<\/li>\n<li>Built for balance and comfort.<\/li>\n<li>Ring at the end of the handle to hang on grill hooks.<\/li>\n<li>Dishwasher safe (but hand washing recommended).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30748\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2804-Four-Pc-BBQ-Set-900x668.jpg?resize=900%2C668\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"668\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>For more information:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wusthof.com\/bbq\">W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s mini-site, just for BBQing<\/a>. See more information on the tools as well as recipes. \u00a0For more reading, you might be interested in this review of\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2014\/11\/12\/wusthof-gourmet-7-piece-traveler-knife-set-one-sharp-gift-idea\/\">W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s travel set.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2014\/11\/12\/wusthof-gourmet-7-piece-traveler-knife-set-one-sharp-gift-idea\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11891 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Wusthof-laid-out-600x590.png?resize=600%2C590\" alt=\"W\u00fcsthof Gourmet 7-Piece Traveler Knife Set\" width=\"600\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Wusthof-laid-out.png?resize=600%2C590&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Wusthof-laid-out.png?resize=150%2C147&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Wusthof-laid-out.png?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Wusthof-laid-out.png?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Wusthof-laid-out.png?w=717&amp;ssl=1 717w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure: W\u00dcSTHOF provided us with this BBQ set so that we could complete this review; however, as always, all opinions are strictly our own.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever worked with cheap aluminum BBQ tools, you know the frustrations. Now, I can honestly say that I\u2019ve found the most durable set of BBQ tools I\u2019ve ever used \u2013 great heft in the handle and heavy duty stainless steel and heat resistant POM handles. Each tool has been personally designed by W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s 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you\u2019ve ever worked with cheap aluminum BBQ tools, you know the frustrations. Now, I can honestly say that I\u2019ve found the most durable set of BBQ tools I\u2019ve ever used \u2013 great heft in the handle and heavy duty stainless steel and heat resistant POM handles. Each tool has been personally designed by W\u00dcSTHOF\u2019s Executive Chef, Michael Garaghty (a.k.a. Chef Mike) and will quickly become your &#8216;go-to&#8217; BBQing tools of choice. 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