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February 17, 2026|The Last Buy Team

Best BIFL Kitchen Gear: 10 Products That Actually Last a Lifetime

The 10 highest-rated kitchen products on our Durability Index — cookware, knives, appliances, and tools that the buy-it-for-life community swears by.

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February 17, 2026|The Last Buy Team

How We Score Durability: The Last Buy Index Explained

A transparent breakdown of The Last Buy's Durability Index — the five factors we use to score every product from 0 to 10, and why each one matters.

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February 17, 2026|The Last Buy Team

The Hidden Cost of Cheap: Why Buying Durable Saves You Thousands

Cheap products cost more over time. We did the math on cookware, tools, boots, and appliances to show exactly how much you save by buying durable, buy-it-for-life products.

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