Ethical Dupes
2 ethical dupes for WMF Spitzenklasse Plus Chef's Knife & Cutting Board Set – 7-Piece with Beech Wood Board & Knife Block
Same kind of product · Comparable ethics score · Same or lower price tier · Kitchen & Dining. Picked from our independently scored catalogue.
WMF
WMF Spitzenklasse Plus Chef's Knife & Cutting Board Set – 7-Piece with Beech Wood Board & Knife BlockOriginal: $$$ · ethics 82/100
The picks
Sorted by ethics score. Each card shows the difference from the original.
An artisanal serving board handcrafted from sustainably sourced teak by makers in Indonesia, providing vital income for rural communities.
A stunning, heirloom-quality serving piece handcrafted by Tunisian artisans from non-productive olive trees, ensuring zero waste and fair wages.
Side by side
Certifications are as recorded on each listing; check the scheme's own directory for current scope.
| Product | Price tier | Ethics score | Certifications the original lacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMF Spitzenklasse Plus Chef's Knife & Cutting Board Set – 7-Piece with Beech Wood Board & Knife BlockWMF · original | $$$ | 82/100 | — |
| Fair Trade Hand-Carved Teak Serving BoardTen Thousand Villages | $$ | 96/100 | Fair Trade, World Fair Trade Organization |
| Hand-Carved Olive Wood Serving BoardWildly Coastal | $$ | 94/100 | Fair Trade |
Same kind of product
A dupe must be the same type of item as the original — soap for soap, a carry-on for a carry-on — from a different brand in the same category.
Comparable ethics
Its EthiCompare ethics score can be at most 5 points below the original's. Most picks match or beat it; the difference is shown under each card.
No pricier
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Before you buy
Start with suitability, then compare the evidence. These checks are questions to investigate, not promises that every product in this ranking meets them.
- Check food-contact suitability, heat limits and compatibility with your cooker or dishwasher.
- Compare coatings, lids and seals separately from the main material; a steel body does not make every component plastic-free.
- Choose sizes you will use and check replacement parts; an unused reusable item is still an additional purchase.
What the ranking does—and does not—tell you
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