What Is That Smell? - FinessCity Titanium Cutlery Set - Spoon Fork Knife

[@drfawad]

The best thing about the set is the carabiner as you don't eat with it.

[@Efntodd]

Does anyone else just watch Luke no matter because he's awesome and he always produces good content? I am not in the market for the camp utensils and I was happy to watch this. Luke just has that entertaining quality character to him. Luke as always, you're the man

[@elton35]

Hahaha same here, i just want to watch every episode he shared, only because are very interesting contents

[@brianhelgeson1208]

I agree

[@landonashby2029]

I'm not going to say I would buy or even use this but something interesting that may have been missed...you could use the bolt to lengthen the spoon by bolting it in opposition to the other utensils and make it longer for using in a bagged meal like the Mountain House Meals.

[@brianhelgeson1208]

Smart!

[@RalphReagan]

Still haven't been convinced to move away from the mre spoon.

[@Q-BinTom]

Ralph Reagan and you always have a back up clip for you radio hand mic

[@larry5178]

I have this set, a few of your cons can easily be remedied, in regards to the odor(could be from the brass), mine doesn’t smell, of course like any utensil I buy, I wash before using. The non polished metallic feel in the mouth, after a few usages and washes ( use the scrubbier side of the sponge)it smoothed out. I also just removed the brass fitting completely, I only use the carabiner. The knife, I agree it does nothing better then to spread butter, but I also always have my fixed blade on my hip. You can remove the knife and u’ll have an even lighter kit. The length of the spoon can easily be extended, as mentioned by another viewer, just screw on the brass fitting with the knife and fork on other end. The only thing I do agree with is the staining, which could be from the small % of the non titanium, I also own a titanium spork from Vargo, and it also got stained

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

His observation of the odd feel & smell makes you wonder how much of the metal ends up rubbing off into your food or that you digest, which may not be completely safe.

[@44DegreesNorthOutdoors]

I have the finesse city titanium spork and it works great for me. Never had any weird smell though. It is a little on the short side, but I have had my share of MREs back in the day so I don’t need it to be long. I’ve found that Dairy Queen spoons work very well, or the foldable MSR spork. The only downside is that they are plastic. Great video Luke! Strength and honor my friend.

[@curtboroff]

Thanks for your honest reviews. They can definitely save people some headache if they watch. I’ve been using the finesse city extra long titanium spoon for two years and I have zero complaints. Bowl is polished, no cheap smell and it’s a full 10” long. Being that it’s two years old, I have no idea if the newer models are made of the stinky material but I’m certainly happy with mine.

[@bbqguy777]

As always, a great review! Thanks for the facts!

[@Camper_Van_Dross]

I own an identical set from a UK company called Alpki. It doesn't smell and although fiddly I do like it and I've used it for a long time

[@InimitaPaul]

That knife looks about as useful as the ones we had for school dinners, probably smells like those dinners too.

[@LiquidShadow64]

I have the finessCity titanium long handle spork. It does not exhibit any weird smell and I've used it in the backcountry already. Totally worth the money imo.

[@tomwilliams8675]

I wonder where these are made? Titanium shouldn't have any smell to it. Thanks Luke quality review 👍

[@danbam465]

Thanks for the heads up!!!

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

I have owned this set for 5 years. My only complaint is that the knife is not sharp enough and this was not a problem until I went on keto diet and took only steak on backpacking trips. I do not use carabiner, but i do use the two brass screw together devices. Never noticed any odd smells or tastes. I recently purchased another set because my first one went missing in my camping equipment storage cabinet. New set does not have odd smells or tastes and still has a dull knife.

[@Sraccoon68]

It's bin about a week now and i haven't seen anyone comment yet.. so allow me to compliment! Liking the new shirt colour Luke!! 😜

[@heathereusden1315]

Thank you for the info. Very important if you are camping or sailing with grandkids and you want everyone to be safe. No cutlery set should have an odor, makes you very concerned about what everyone is ingesting.

[@annmccracken3051]

I got a cheap basic set 10 years ago to use for work for around £2.50 and as we all know things like that gets used and abused. Now medically retired I still use same set at least twice a week and still does it's job. You don't have to spend a fortune to get great value for your money.

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Titanium is a great way to save weight! Glad we can always count on a honest review from you! Much love

[@cobbler88]

It is, but weight really only counts if you're backpacking. And you take so little in that pack that is titanium (usually just the cook pot and maybe the utensil) that a person can end up spending about $50 more just to save about 4-5 oz. if they're not careful. That being said, if you're not in a hurry, you can get great titanium pots for $20 from AliExpress. I abandoned the long-handled spoons for the resin, two-piece Humangear GoBites Duo. It's less than an ounce heavier, but is longer when assembled, gives you a full fork on one end, is plenty strong when assembled and comes in at $7. Plus it's a two-piecer where the pieces nest, so it's easier to store.

[@JustineWiniker]

It's Chinese!

[@Unbentsuperpyro]

I picked up these just a few months ago and I was actually able to cut a steak with the knife, cooking pretty well with it. I washed the set thoroughly between uses and I didn't find that weird smell to it. But I do thank you for the review and probably would be glancing for a replacement in the next few weeks.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

I gave up on Ti utensils once I found the Human Gear Go Duo set. Weigh as much as a long handled Ti spoon, pack smaller than any of the non-foldable utensils, and best of all you get an actual fork and spoon that can be used separately, or connected together to get deep in those trail meal pouches.

[@lark518Photo]

I have this set and does not have any smell, also you can use the nut to attach and make a longer spoon or fork.

[@UPdan]

Looking at the GSI stainless cutlery. The $17 is longer than $12 but the weight is less? Not as deep also. I take it the $17 is the newest and they increased the aluminum and cut the stainless steel coating?

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Never had any titanium smell! Something fishy with the set. The fiddling would be dumped by me. Thanks for the warnings ⚠️ Strength and Honour

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Some years ago I purchased a Sea to Summit cuttlery set that weighs just 40g (knife,fork,spoon&carabiner). When I go on hikes I leave the carabiner and 'knife' (useless) behind. The fork+spoon weight in at 25g or .9oz. That is still heavier than a 'light my fire spork' (19g or .7oz) but gives me more flexibility. I highly doubt that the set Luke reviewed is made from titanium.

[@JasperJanssen]

I mean... put it on the carabiner *or* on the locking mechanism, whichever you prefer. You don’t have to keep both on. Or any.

[@rickparsons3593]

Very honest review, thank you. But for the money the Euro style are better. Heavier but work.

[@CreatorInTrng]

Thanks again for your review.

[@claramullen]

I don't think I would have taken a chance on this set since it is not polished. Just wandering have you announced the winners on your giveaway I think I missed it I only have KZbin no other social media platforms.

[@djsomers100]

My titanium stuff has a metallic taste and smell. Tried cooking with it, baking it, running it through the dishwasher, etc. Still hopeful it will leave. Might try the acid bath next.

[@kevinbreaux6769]

Thanks for saving me $20

[@safromnc8616]

I think the Sea to Summit Spork is one of the most commonly used on long trails. As you noted Toaks also makes one, but I have no experience w/Toaks products, but have heard good things.

[@lakorai2]

Keith Titanium makes solid Titanium gear

[@robyndoby1722]

Hey Luke a friend of mine got that set and the knife broke any way hope y'all are well much love your way be safe have a wonderful coming in week

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you brother for sharing your thoughts

[@Kchill1986]

I wonder if heat treating these would get rid of alot of these issues.

[@cgriggsiv]

Excellent review 👍 as always I think I shall stick to my vargo titanium spoon and spork set polished bowls With my set I can at least use the mountain House meals

[@busybeenation]

I am retired two years ago after 33 years of surgical support in a really big hospital in minnesota. I worked with titanium implants everyday from ear tubes in children to knees,hips and Ti clips in brain aneurysms which can at times be hundreds at one time and posible a thousand. For those patients they are returned to bed with the piece of skull put back on and continued the next day. But just saying i have never noticed any odor on Ti as well as stainless steel. And there are an amazing variety of smells working in a hospital all of which are quite bad. But I have become smell blind to most all of them. I assume Ti is best for backpack when every bit of weight counts. I just like basic what is in the kitchen drawer at home but i also have a decent coleman plastic three piece. But yes that screw thing to hold them together as well as the carabiner is rediculous. They could lower there manufacture cost buy getting rid of both and using a cheap carabiner or even a wire loop to hold the three piece together. Awesome background. On a side note there are some high tech metals that are manufactured with a oil impregnation. There was a device used for knee implants that always came out oily even after decontam and sterilisation. I told everyone including company reps that it was molybendum and they had no clue what i was talking about.

[@fenman150]

i have been using a fitness city titanium spork for well over a year, it is fine. and it is nice not to use the plastic sporks anymore. i kept on snapping them.

[@InjunOutdoors]

Same here, love the spork. After watching this video, I actually sniffed my sporks and no smell. LOL

[@mat-ventures]

Thanks for the review, Luke!

[@davidharkins5345]

Great video great review thank you. Wondering if you could do a review on the land and sea Spork with a long handle titanium if you could that would be cool. Thank you

[@wolfman887]

Usually whenever somebody has a metal smell on a piece of metal it's not the actual metal that is giving off the sent, it is the oils on your hand reacting with the metal. Metals actually do not give off a scent more likely it is some sort of oil that is on the metal reacting with it to produce the smell. I can't speak for any coating that maybe on the utensils if the coating is what's giving off the smell I suggest do not use.

[@hopeechangee12345678]

Maybe take a polishing/buffing wheel to the business ends of the spoon and fork... maybe even to the entire utensil might remove the smell?

[@chrisb9345]

I will continue to use my spork and my pocket knife for outdoor dining. I take one knife for food and one for everything else.

[@marjiecleveland]

Thanks for the review. Whatever is rubbing off of the cutlery is definitely very concerning.

[@cobbler88]

Damn. If we've moved on to eating kits, I'm all in on the Humangear GoBites Duo. Longer than the long spoons when put together, nests more compact for storage, and is so strong when assembles that you don't worry about it being a two-piece unit with a full fork on one end and full spoon on the other. We all kid ourselves in the beginning, thinking a spork is adequate. If all you need is a spoon, get a spoon. If you want a fork, a spork just doesn't do the job. And the Duo is very lightweight and comes in at $7.

[@BadKittus]

Ha. I got this set last week. Used it all week on a backcountry canoe trip all week. I don’t have the smell with mine. Texture doesn’t bother me. Bener is a pain.

[@paulmilsaps4476]

Hi Luke, Thanks for all your reviews. I’ve getting to the point, if you don’t review it, I don’t buy it. I don’t trust anyone else’s reviews. Is there anyone’s reviews that you trust?

[@brianhelgeson1208]

Sensible Prepper is a good 1. Survival Dispatch is another. Just like TOGR .Look for non sponsored ch. Kickbacks sway what they say in my book .

[@paulmilsaps4476]

@@brianhelgeson1208 Thanks - That helps

[@Wayaha13]

Dairy Queen and Sonic sell a long spoon for $2-4 that come with a free ice cream :) They work great with the dehydrated meals

[@olysasquatch]

Good review as always. Thank You. I recently replaced my j boil after 10 years? with a new "camo" one and I can not use the lid because it stinks like cheap plastic. When it get warm/hot it's even worse. Makes coffee smell taste like crap.

[@brianhelgeson1208]

Worse than tasters nasty?LOL

[@olysasquatch]

@@brianhelgeson1208 there's the rub...tasters nasty plus cheap plastic lid = no good lmao. I just don't use the lid, may take longer to boil?!

[@luluwan5212]

For the difference in weight between my hand-carved spoons and spatula, I just dont see the point of titanium utensils. And I'm never in the woods without at least one sharp knife.

[@lindashannan7232]

I’ve got to say I have the finessCity titanium SPORK and it’s fab. Thankfully it doesn’t have any odour. The set doesn’t look so good. Thanks Linda

[@neemancallender9092]

did you scrub them clean that often takes away any taste

[@Jax4umalta]

Lol The smell thing is what would get me. I’m really sensitive to odors especially when I eat. I carry the tokes cutlery. I like the polished ends.

[@brianhelgeson1208]

I have tokes as well. Good brand!

[@702ification]

Thats a good vids, but the question linger, is it titanium or just coating???

[@MuvoTX]

I just use wood chopsticks from Panda express, plastic spoon from chick-fil-a and my Mora. For mountain house, I just slice off the top of the bag with my mora after re-hydrating. No need for long handle anything. I can fork anything with the chopsticks... I know thats hideously poor table manners in Asian culture, for that I apologize. hahaha. Excellent review Luke.

[@apocsurvival916]

After watching your review on the Gerber compleat, I went out and purchased that and that seems to be the only one that I run around with now. I have purchased these in the past and when eating, I noticed food debris gets caught in the porous coating. They got shipped back. Same things you mentioned, too much time and the coating was terrible. Thanks brother, until next time... 💪 and 🎖

[@FrontierPreppers]

I am still using an old MRE spoon.

[@ericjudd9603]

Thanks luke👍

[@sodakmedgrower6478]

I’ve been using this set for about 4 years for my work lunches (construction). Never noticed a smell or had any issues, knife even cuts through rare steak just fine. Maybe they’ve changed where they’re made or something. Then again maybe I just don’t pay attention or care enough when I’m hungry and only have 30 min to eat lol.

[@SnowyAspenHills]

My situation mirrors yours. The cutlery, what I use it for, my job, how long I have to try and eat and drink something.

[@brianhelgeson1208]

Won't buy product. Appreciate vid as usual. That said, if a good set came along with that same carabiner and nut and bolt style setup I could appreciate the choice to use 1or both. Or just throw them away for that matter. You're assessment of the item regarding smell, construction, and coating etc. are more than enough. You had me at smell! Always enjoy what you do Luke. Keep it coming.

[@chevelless1428]

Thanks for the video...informative..

[@shaunbrown85]

Wow! I bought my titanium set for £3. I was wondering if yours might be an alloy, mostly titanium, or even a scam with titanium plating

[@brianhelgeson1208]

Ya!

[@annettemalaski1967]

Wow! Glad I stick to plastic. Can't imagine the metal chemicals coming off those! Yes plastic has issues, but it doesn't make your hand smell or get into your food.

[@cobbler88]

As an aside, I like how everything has "no BPA" on it now. When I was growing up, I just don't recall all of those BPA casualties piling up in the corridors of the hospitals. But now saying there are no BPAs in a product is some sort of selling point. :)

[@stevem1208]

Thank you

[@nuthn2do]

I have a couple of their titanium sporks and th have no smell at all

[@mikec9688]

Thank you for this video, what would be a good set to get?

[@cobbler88]

For utensils, I swear by my Humangear GoBites Duo. It weighs only slightly more than a titanium spoon. It's a two-piecer so it can be packed more easily than a long-handled spoon. When assembled, it has a full fork on one end and a spoon on the other, is longer than a long-handled utensil and is plenty strong for stirring through things like Ramen bombs even though it's a two-piecer. And it comes in at $7.

[@mikec9688]

A.J. Hart thank you

[@SeraphX2]

I have this set. Did it smell like that from day one? I haven't used mine a lot, but I still don't have a smell.

[@earlshaner4441]

I use the military fork and knife and spoon

[@grittykitty8005]

Thanks

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Items marketed as Titanium usually are made with a small percentage of it and it's usually poorly refined. No telling what else they had mixed with it in China, if it even is Titanium.

[@chillindave1357]

Thx Luke for the review. Looks pretty... in a internet pic, lol. But too many parts to loose! Picture losing that screw in a foot of snow! I'll pass! Usually utensils only smell bad if your cooking got messed up! I'd rather use a $1 Wally-world plastic POS! Saving us $ and time.. thx!

[@pistolsandpainkillers5902]

The title says "weird smell" and his first few words are "i got this from a viewer". Make sure you sanitize those things lol. EDIT found this on the googlizer (Scientists have sniffed out the reason for the musty, "metallic" odor you smell after handling coins or touching metal objects. A new study finds that the smell of iron is, ironically, a type of human body odor, created by the breakdown of oils in skin after touching objects that contain the element.) for anyone interested.

[@brianhelgeson1208]

What about the coating of film left on Luke's hands? Should not be any iron in titanium utensils.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

@@brianhelgeson1208 the smell comes from people handling it. The oils wipe off on the metal and stick to it. Run them through a dishwasher a few times and it eventually goes away.

[@pawel_tips911]

The main question is how much % of Titanium is there, 30-50-70%?

[@ralphwatten2426]

German stainless flatware set. No smell, sharp knife, set nests together without screws or bolts. A little heavier but worth it. Goes in my Polish bread bag.

[@johndurr6070]

Well I know you listed it as a con but if you leave it together the spoon and or fork is twice as long and would make eating a mountain house meal. But yet if it smells not making it to my food.

[@dogsoupblues]

That's strange. Maybe it's just newer ones, because I have the same kit with chopsticks, and I have had nothing but great things to say about it.

[@richcrabtree3466]

I have a wal-mart brand EMO I believe paid 1.50 for a 3 piece set, that leaves me with plenty of money to spend on other more important things, even though over the years I have accumulated long handled titanium silverware I still prefer my cheap Walmart long handled Plastic ware, I just don't think there's a big need in my bag for a high-priced titanium long-handled silverware... just my opinion though

[@jamesm.3848]

I like my UCO plastic set from Walmart works great easy to clean!

[@er5406]

Thanks again.

[@ernurse760]

what site did you use to evaluate the reviews found on Amazon? keep on pushing out content brotha! i love your honest opinions and i make my purchases based on your content!! ty brotha! #strengthandhonor

[@MichiganMatt]

thank you!!

[@papajeff5486]

Does the smell wash off? Why would anyone go to the trouble of getting the metal analyzed, sheesh? Good review, Luke. Texas

[@williammccaslin8527]

Yeah but are you ingesting titanium as you eat if its rubbing off, is it made in china ? Thx for the vid.

[@peterallen4605]

Thanks as always for the review. What sites do you recommend for check the authenticity of Amazon reviews?

[@YeseniaDLM]

What website did you use to analyze the Amazon reviews?

[@JustineWiniker]

I had the finesscity utensils tested! It's 99% LEAD, with a coating of potmetal. The smell is from the pusy earings that were thrown in the crucible.

[@rogerramjet6429]

Personally I think titanium is used as a marketing angle and in my experience, totally uneccessary. I specifically went out and purchased really good quality kitchen cutlery and then stainless steel plates, cups, cooking pots and a few other things. 2 pots and the cutlery are over 20 years old, and still look new. I've been very aware of heated metals leeching into food, so kept everything household grade, just more robust versions.

[@jameskirk5887]

The smell alone would be enough to make me not want to use them. Especially if it's something that dont go away after being washed. Like you said Luke, you dont know what may be coming off in your food when you eat using those.

[@paulmilsaps4476]

I didn’t know that steel had a smell, until I bought a survival/bushcraft knife. And it’s not a real cheap knife at $70. Kind of smells like a wood fire, which is OK with me. And I have cheap and free knifes that don’t smell.

[@SnowyAspenHills]

Wow I'm quite shocked by this review, I own this set (amongst others) this is my work set and been using for a year or so. I started using Titanium because it was lighter to transport in my work bag and because with some stainless steel i can smell that metallic smell you refer to. I have not been aware of any smell or taste from any of the Titanium sets I own which include Toaks, fitness city, life adventure and Boundless voyage. The machining looks perfect in mine I do wonder what you have got there. Titanium cutlery isn't coated either. I do agree that the polished ones look nicer and are marginally nicer in the mouth but the polished surfaces are susceptible to scratches.

[@brianhelgeson1208]

To the best of my knowledge titanium of any kind should have no smell or taste. Something very wrong with Luke's set.

[@Gehrke62]

I think it's just one of those products that one company makes and other people slap their logo on it and sell it, BRIOST has the exact same product including the uneven spoon.

[@no_handle_required]

That looks like a first run of cutlery that someone gave up on but decided to sell and make up the investment anyway.

[@carollyngillespie3860]

Appreciate the review. Will not be purchasing this one. The smell bothers me, too. What is leeching off into your food?

[@btrswt35]

I would be concerned, maybe heavy metals(?). Better to just stay away from them and get something else.

[@mikedidomenico1]

Thanks for debunking some more junk, will add this to my scroll pass list.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

I'll forgo the weight and stick to my bundeswehr stainless steel knife Fork and Spoon set.👍

[@docgibby469]

I am glad you reviewed that and I didnt buy it lol. Hope you have an awesome day man.

[@fredir3596]

@ 5:53 is exactly why I wouldn’t use it.

[@oliverharder9057]

Other issues aside, I would just ditch the threaded clampy bit off the carabiner. Serves no useful purpose.

[@connienelson1515]

Probably the coating which means that's where the metallic smell is coming from and you shouldn't be eating with it anyway.

[@redsorgum]

🎶Another one bites the dust🎵