Large Flat Sauté Tool
Earlywood uses solid, sustainably sourced American hardwoods (Maple, Cherry, Walnut) with absolutely no glues, resins, or chemical finishes. Their minimalist designs are far more durable and hygienic than multi-piece bamboo or joined wood utensils.
Ingredients & Purity
Available in Hard Maple, Cherry, or Black Walnut. No stains or dyes. Sourced from FSC-certified forests in the USA.
Scientific Evidence
Wood has natural antimicrobial properties (capillary action pulls bacteria in where they die). No synthetic chemicals to leach into hot food.
Brand Transparency
Full disclosure on wood sourcing and the oiling process. Small-batch production in Montana, USA.
Value Assessment
Higher upfront cost ($20-$25) but can last decades if oiled occasionally, unlike plastic or thin bamboo that cracks.
Why Not Alternatives?
Most wooden utensils are made of bamboo (held together by formaldehyde-based glues) or cheap rubberwood with toxic lacquers. Earlywood is single-piece solid timber finished only with food-grade mineral oil.