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I recently ordered four additional place settings as well as a few replacement forks/spoons of Dansk Torun. I have an original set from the mid 1980's. The new pieces were much lighter in weight, the spoons had different bowl shapes (both soup and teaspoon) and stamps on the back of each piece (including the 'made in China') were obnoxiously large and made the silverware ugly. I purchased these with a 'buy three get one free offe'r. Had I been aware of the poor quality of this recent edition of Dansk silverware I would not have purchased it new. I would have purchased used place settings from a replacement source.
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We got a set of Dansk Torun in 1999; it was a beautiful and functional set We wanted to get some additional sets, so we got this.These are amazingly inferior. Some of it is just quality: the spoons are shallower and have sharp edges. That's just cheaper forging. To add insult to inury, they also have a new shape which I don't like as well. The knife is similar to the original, but not as elegant.
If I'd known Dansk was going to do this I don't think I would have bought from them 10 years ago. I certainly can't recommend this set now.
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I had the EXACT same experience as the previous reviewers. I purchased this beautiful, and not cheap, flatware in the late 1980's. I loved it. After years of "kids", many pieces had "walked away" so I ordered some replacements. The difference in quality was truly stunning. This was the first time I really began to understand that the flight to Chinese manufacturing (read: cheaper manufacturing costs), was also a flight to inferior products. The spoons were not rounded on the edges; they were flat and sharp. The luster was not there, the weight was lighter, and overall the flatware had a "cheap" look to it when compared to the original. Honestly, you should get what you pay for. I replaced it all with Ricci and have not been disappointed. Caveat Emptor buyer beware.Honest reviews on Dansk Torun 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1
I'd like to address some of the other reviewer's complaints with my own experiences:1) Quality. I admit this is my first set of Dansk or Torun silverware, so I can't compare the quality to the product in the 1980s, but I will say I think this is very nice quality. It is 18/10 stainless steel, which is the highest quality grade. Also, it feels heavy, substantial, and expensive. And it's dishwasher safe, which is non negotiable for me.
2) Sharp edges on the spoons. I have no clue what that reviewer is talking about. Perhaps you had a defective set? I think the spoon edges are just a smooth as any other quality set.
3) Knives falling off. I disagree the whole reason why I purchased this set was because I was so impressed with a seeing a friend's set and the way all the pieces were made to balance....especially the knife. Nothing flops or falls on your plate and the place setting presentation is beautifully symmetrical with all pieces balancing upright. The product picture shows the knife resting on its side, but check out the Dansk Torun Stainless-Steel 3-Piece Hostess Set to see how it balances.
The Amazon price of $39 is the best around -it still beats Bed, Bath & Beyond with the 20% off coupon plus sales tax.
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