Bifl reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 146 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Bifl brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/YearlyBest, r/knifeclub, r/QuaIity. Top-rated brands include Peugeot (3.7/5), Unicorn (4.8/5), Sunbeam (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews146
Subreddits4
Posts24
Brands76
Products79
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#1
Peugeot
3.7
(9)
"Peugeot pepper mill is fantastic"
"Had one for almost three years now and impressed with it every day when i pick it up"
"I'll second that! Best grinder ever!"
"I have 2 vintage (30+ years old, the both of them) Peugeot peppermills and they've always been great."
"Peugeot BALI FONTE nice color choices"
"I have a Peugeot pepper grinder for a couple of years and it works ok. The top screw comes loose as you use it so it’s a little fiddly but it seems to be made well."
"I have the Peugeot and both the salt and pepper mills are patchy, which is unfortunate as they were a nice gift"
"I have the Peugeot and think it’s garbage."
"Peugeot. But not from Amazon. They’re filled with fakes."
#2
Unicorn
4.8
(6)
"Unicorn magnum. Had it for a couple of years and zero issues."
"Unicorn is the best."
"They’re amazing. Worth the wait."
"It’s really well made. I can’t imagine ever wearing it out or breaking it"
"I have one. Can confirm, it's the best thing out there. My Peugeot now sits unused."
"Unicorn Magnum Plus? Heard great things, but do not own yet, I'm waiting on a restock."
#3
Sunbeam
5.0
(5)
"Sunbeam! Mine is like 20 years old. Bad cramps every month so it’s been used a lot."
"Sunbeam is the BEST! They have washable removable covers and truly get hot."
"The $17 Sunbeam pad has been the best thing I have found. My current one is two years old and still going like new."
"Sunbeam. I’ve never had one die and they get a lot of use because I have RA."
"I’ve had a sunbeam heating pad for going on 10 years. It gets used by me (period) and my boyfriend (post tattoos) frequently"
#4
Randolph
5.0
(4)
"My first pair of aviators broke on a solder after wearing almost every day for several years and wearing on my jobs in construction. Sent them back and they replaced them for free."
"Randolphs are unique, highest quality, BIFL. I’ve had mine 3 years, and love them."
"Sent a 20+ year old pair of Randolph’s back for refurbishing. They offered to exchange them for a new pair at 1/2 the price of the new price."
"Randolph’s. Worth every penny. They make my Ray Bans seem like trash."
#5
Mann Kitchen
5.0
(4)
"I have one as well. It kicks ass."
"The Mann Kitchen Pepper Cannon is built like an aerospace component and works incredibly well."
"But OMG this thing is awesome. I donated my puegot and Trudeau pepper mills the day after getting the cannon."
"If you're willing to spend $200, this thing is insane: https://mannkitchen.com/products/the-original-pepper-cannon-pepper-mill"
#6
Maui Jim
5.0
(4)
"Maui Jim is great."
"Maui jims. Hands down the best lenses and easy to have repaired."
"I've had fantastic support from Maui Jim. I have had glasses repaired both in and out of warranty."
"I’ve had two pairs of Maui Jims for several years and they’ve withstood many falls to the floor, but most importantly—small children."
#7
KitchenAid
5.0
(4)
"Kitchenaid mixers"
"Since you mentioned Kitchenaid I'll throw it out there... their kitchen utensils are also nice."
"Cast iron pans, quality kitchen knives. A Dutch oven, a kitchen aid."
"KitchenAid stand mixer"
#8
Ashland Leather
5.0
(3)
"Ashland Leather! Especialy l in Shell Cordovan. It is worth the wait until after Monday."
"Ashland leather. They have great designs and the leather has aged well."
"Look at Ashland Leather!! They make great stuff and 100% BIFL/ heirloom."
#9
Spyderco
5.0
(3)
"PM2 is a great knife to keep for a long time"
"Spyderco Sage 1 / Sage 5 are good general recommendations"
"PM2 is a preferred knife"
#10
Benchmade
5.0
(3)
"Benchmades are fantastic knives worth investing in"
"Benchmade 940 is a recommended knife"
"Manix 2 Salt is a great knife with amazing steel"
#11
Wüsthof
5.0
(3)
"Tojiro/Fujitora, wusthoff or herder for kitchen knives"
"I'm obsessed with my 8" Wusthof Ikon, it's all I'll ever need besides a couple paring knives for small quick jobs"
"Wusthof 8” chef knife"
#12
Staub
5.0
(3)
"Staub or le creuset for cast iron pans"
"Spend for a Staub or Le Creuset pot or two"
"Staub Dutch Oven"
#13
Brother
5.0
(3)
"After battling HP’s ‘smart’ nonsense, I switched to a Brother laser printer. No nonsense, no constant ink replacements, just prints when you need it, like a printer should. Highly recommend for a BIFL, budget-friendly choice!"
"Agree on the basic brother laser printer. I've had mine 6 years and use it a couple of times a week minimum. It's great, low maintenance and very reliable."
"If you want/need both a printer and a scanner, buy a Brother Multifunction Laser. If you don’t scan that often, just download a scanning app on your phone; many of them work really well, then buy a Brother basic laser printer."
#14
Danner
4.7
(3)
"I would definitely go with the Danner. Their American-made line is solid."
"I’ve always wanted to try Danners, I hear so many good things."
"A decently constructed pair of boots should last almost forever when worn to the office as long as they get resoled as needed. Those Danners appear to be resoleable."
#15
Fiesta
4.7
(3)
"My MIL had the lead fiesta ware an eternity!!"
"So is Fiesta Ware. I have been using mine for 30 years."
"Fiesta is also fairly durable."
#16
Costa
4.3
(3)
"I had a pair of glass lens Costas for 10 years without a single scratch until I lost them from a rogue wave at the beach."
"I’ve got two pairs now. I’ve used the warranty to have each of them replaced once. Great customer service."
"Get glass lenses on a pair of Costa's. They don't scratch as easily as plastic and can be replaced when they do."
#17
Red Wing
4.3
(3)
"Red wings are a favorite for my husband. He’s worn them with both jobs that required lots of standing and walking and they have held up great."
"I’ve found RedWings to be nothing short of excellent for anything I’ve needed."
"No boots are bifl, they all fail sooner or later."
#18
IKEA
4.3
(3)
"Hot take : Any basic IKEA plate is BIFL"
"My Ikea plates have also held up great for over 10 years, except they are not indestructible, so if you drop one, it will break."
"Go to IKEA and buy all the things. Their better silverware and kitchen ware and dishes are maybe not 100% BIFL but they are close."
#19
Cuisinart
5.0
(2)
"Cuisinart is the food processor"
"I've had a Cuisinart for 20+ years. Can't speak to how they are now ( I bought it for life back then)"
#20
Wacoal
5.0
(2)
"Wacoal bras made well and lasted far beyond other brands"
"Like Wacoal bras"
#21
Redback
5.0
(2)
"Redbacks are my go to"
"My search for the perfect BIFL boot ended with Redback. Sooooo comfortable, dresses up or down according to the situation, and really well made."
#22
Ray-Ban
5.0
(2)
"I’ve actually had a pair of ray bans for years without issue while every other pair I ever had fell apart"
"Raybans really last long so I guess you just have to take care of it really well"
#23
Ninja
5.0
(2)
"The ninja Foodi is the absolute best way to hard boil them. We also roast a whole chicken in there often, too."
"I enjoy cooking from scratch and still frequently use the Foodi during the work week. It can literally do it all with very little effort."
#24
Weber Workshops
5.0
(2)
"Weber Workshops. https://weberworkshops.com/products/moulin-grinders"
"I’ve had one of these since about 2008 and it’s still going strong."
#25
The North Face
5.0
(2)
"The North Face Borealis. It was my dad’s because it’s certified by the American Chiropractic Association which he used for travel and gave to our son."
"North face backpack - specifically the borealis. Very sturdy and room for lots of stuff. I love having the dedicated laptop pocket."
#26
William Painter
5.0
(2)
"William painter, titanium framed, lifetime warranty that they stand by as well"
"Lifetime replacement. Owned one pair (aviatiors) 8years - Surf Lifeguard, thrown in sand regularly dropped stepped on and weathered."
#27
Bogs
5.0
(2)
"There are three generations of Bogs wearers in my family. The middle generation is on winter five or six. Added wool felt liners trying them out."
"My Bogs have held up great and I buy Bogs for my kids every year and then resell them when both boys have outgrow them.....always still in good shape after going through both kids. I buy the winter insulated ones, great for working in wet snowy conditions."
#28
Williams Sonoma
5.0
(2)
"I bought a set of Everyday Restaurant Dinnerware from Williams Sonoma in 1997 and I'm still using it daily today."
"William Sonoma's pantry line are excellent, I've had mine for fifteen years, they're indestructible"
#29
All-Clad
5.0
(2)
"All clad stainless steel"
"All-Clad, Demeyere and cast iron should do for most of your pots and pans."
#30
Victorinox
5.0
(2)
"Victorinox has amazing knives."
"A Swiss Tool will do most small repairs. I use my Mini Champ since decades."
#31
Rösle
5.0
(2)
"Rosle for steel kitchen tools"
"Rosle fine tongs"
#32
Demeyere
5.0
(2)
"Demeyer or hestan for stainless pans"
"All-Clad, Demeyere and cast iron should do for most of your pots and pans."
#33
Milwaukee
5.0
(2)
"Milwaukee drill is a good one."
"Milwaukee M12 drill and impact driver set."
#34
Jim Green
4.5
(2)
"If you havent seen Jim Greene highly reccomend them too, they even will sell you new soles to repair your used boots."
"For the money I think it’s hard to beat Jim Green. Made very well, in your price range and are just a great company."
#35
Pure Enrichment
4.0
(2)
"The Pure Enrichment says it is machine washable, but I haven't tried it."
"Pure Enrichment heating pads are the most comfortable I've found, and decently long lasting."
#36
Feathered Friends
4.0
(2)
"Feathered Friends. But any ultralight is going to be fragile."
"I have a feathered friends which is really nice"
#37
Goodr
3.5
(2)
"I keep my sunglassses for a *long* time, and they see heavy, active, outdoor use. I tried a pair on, found they fit perfectly, the optics were just as good as my RayBans."
"The warranty is good and I had one pair be replaced several times, but also they are cheap and the cost reflects durability."
#38
Laevo
5.0
(1)
"Mortar and pestle (Laevo)"
#39
Zassenhaus
5.0
(1)
"We have zassenhaus, the München design. They are easy to use, refill, keep clean, and there is a possibility to toggle the grind."
#40
Made In
5.0
(1)
"Made In offers high-quality, non-stick options"
#41
Tortuga
5.0
(1)
"Tortuga Outbreaker provides fantastic support for heavy loads"
#42
Oxo
5.0
(1)
"Oxo is a consistent winner for me in the kitchen. Have used this model for eight years."
#43
Fletcher Mills
5.0
(1)
"Made in Maine. Absolute focus and attention to detail on these things. Easy to load and adjust grind coarseness. Absolutely, undeniably designed to last a lifetime."
#44
Cole & Mason
5.0
(1)
"Very happy with Cole & Mason set"
#45
Stockholm
5.0
(1)
"I like the danish crush grind tech, if you can find one like this: https://food52.com/shop/products/3057-stockholm-salt-pepper-grinder"
#46
Porter
5.0
(1)
"Durable, well-made backpacks in Japan"
#47
Herman Miller
5.0
(1)
"Herman Miller Sayl combines stylish design with high-quality materials and ergonomic comfort"
#48
AS2OV
5.0
(1)
"AS2OV blends function with modern aesthetics"
#49
Master-Piece
5.0
(1)
"Master-Piece offers stylish, rugged designs"
#50
Chris Reeve
5.0
(1)
"Sebenza is a BIFL purchase"
#51
TRM
5.0
(1)
"TRM Atom/Neutron 2 knives are highly recommended"
#52
Kyocera
5.0
(1)
"Kyocera. It’s got a Japanese made ceramic mechanism, and you can adjust the size of the grindings. It’s incredibly smooth."
#53
White Rhino
5.0
(1)
"White rhino makes something similar for about 75. I frikin love mine."
#54
USA Pan Bakeware
5.0
(1)
"USA Pan Bakeware durable, rust-resistant, and versatile"
#55
Luvan
5.0
(1)
"I got a knockoff of this at about 1/3 of the price and it’s amazing. Brand was Luvan from Amazon"
#56
Gregory
5.0
(1)
"Gregory Baltoro series offer excellent weight distribution and comfort"
#57
Steelcase
5.0
(1)
"Steelcase Series 1 offers excellent ergonomic support, durability, and adjustability"
#58
Arc'teryx
5.0
(1)
"Arc'teryx Bora AR provides fantastic support for heavy loads"
#59
Menu
5.0
(1)
"The Menu ones have served me well for almost a decade of daily use. Still like new."
#60
Custom Fit Boutique
5.0
(1)
"Custom fit boutique bras comfortable and supportive, last 6 years"
#61
Lane Bryant
5.0
(1)
"Lane Bryant higher end bras hold up for a long time"
#62
T&G
5.0
(1)
"T&G Stockholm grinders for salt and pepper, both >20 years old and still going well."
#63
UK Brand
5.0
(1)
"UK brand bras fit extremely well and last long"
#64
Chantelle
5.0
(1)
"Chantelle bras have lasted 5+ years"
#65
Prima Donna
5.0
(1)
"Prima Donna bras are incredibly well made"
#66
Saddleback Leather
5.0
(1)
"I have had mine 20 plus years. Still great."
#67
Lodge
5.0
(1)
"Lodge brand skillets and Dutch ovens."
#68
Roger Hatt
5.0
(1)
"Custom-made Roger Hatt knife is a cherished heirloom"
#69
Nudie Jeans
4.0
(1)
"Nudie Jeans offer solid build quality at affordable price"
#70
Crate and Barrel
4.0
(1)
"I like the Crate and Barrel "French Kitchen Marble Pepper Mill". Had it for about 4 years now."
#71
Montbell
4.0
(1)
"Montbell also has solid, functional daypacks"
#72
Freya
4.0
(1)
"Freya bras are better value per wear than big box brands"
#73
Panache
4.0
(1)
"Panache bras are better value per wear than big box brands"
#74
Vanity Fair
4.0
(1)
"Happy with Vanity Fair bras for full busted"
#75
Victoria's Secret
4.0
(1)
"Victoria’s Secret bras last 3-4 years each"
#76
Torrid
4.0
(1)
"Torrid bralettes are very stretchy and comfortable"
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