The threat of those little metal bristles coming off of the everyday run-of-the-mill wire brushes into your food is legit. As an RN, seen it happen in our Emergency Department. So far, loving this brush, easy to use on my Pit Boss pellet smoker. Seems to be well made, nice and sturdy, and BIG! Should've ordered these sooner, but better late than never! Telling all my buddies and family to make the switch! Thank you for this awesome product; I need to order more for gifts!