to people with a "favorite" spoon: this is for you
I have am extremely picky and have a lot of sensory issues due to ADHD. Flatware has always been something of an uncomfortable necessity - the pieces are always too heavy or too light, the metal is too cold or bends too easily, the edges are too sharp or the tines of the forks are too pointy, the design is dated or looks like it would peel off after two rounds in the dishwasher. I use regular flatware when I'm out, of course - whatever's available - but that doesn't mean I like it. I'm always hyper-aware of the edges and the weight and everything else, which takes away from the food.Prior to buying this set, I managed with disposable chopsticks, plastic gelato spoons, an ancient tea spoon (for stirring, not measuring), and a pair of forks that really weren't ideal but had the least worst mouthfeel of available options.Then it occurred to me that I should perhaps look into getting actual flatware, because only owning two forks is very limiting. Most sets I saw were ridiculously expensive or extremely pointy-looking, which made me want to return to my only-two-forks-allowed model.I can't remember how exactly I came upon these, but I liked that they clearly weren't super pointy and seemed to have rounded edges. I figured, hey: if I don't like these, I'll return them to Jeff.I like these. I like them a lot. I'm prone to hyperbole, but can say in this case that this is truly the best flatware I have ever used. The pieces are a lot heavier than you'd think, which concerned me at first - but once in hand, they're very light and easy to manipulate. The edges are rounded, the tines aren't needle-like, and they're just simple metal with no design to worry about. They wash well. I no longer have to sort through my flatware to find the two acceptable forks - I can just grab one and know that it'll be okay. I barely notice them when using them, which feels like such an incredible luxury after being uncomfortable for so long.The only thing I would change is the serration on the knives. It's not enough for me to drop the rating, but I'm not a fan of serration on flatware. They handle as well as the other pieces, though, and I use dinner knives more for cooking and baking than eating, anyway.They seem durable now, but if that changes I'll update the review.
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5 stars
Neurodivergents- look no further..you have stumbled upon the ideal silverware. Aesthetically pleasing, great weight, multi-functional (the fork freakin scoops and cuts), and fit perfectly in your hand.
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Simple, Substantial, Satisfying
This set of flatware is amazingly satisfying.18/10 so you know the stainless steel quality is high. Knives aren't marked, I believe they are 13/0 which is standard for knives to hold their edge I believe.Simple design. No frills, scrolls, etc. If you want elaborate, this isn't it. I was looking for something simple and clean and Knork is just that.Surprisingly heavy, but not uncomfortable to use. Each utensil is about twice as thick as most cutlery. Thus it is noticeably heavy. However the balance points are in good places. The forks have beveled edges to make cutting through food easier. (There are a lot of videos online saying how good these are for people who eat with only one hand, have other physical challenges.) There are little shelves on the edges of the forks and spoons so it's easier to push down when using them as cutting tools.The matte color is just what I was looking for. Good for casual dining, will look good on an elegant table as well.Definitely worth the price. I'm really glad I chose these after a lot of searching.
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FromTheCouch
January 16, 2021
Seriously ... an innovative, high quality product from an all American company in Newton, Kansas?
About the mid-December I was eating dinner and got frustrated when I had to get a steak knife to cut my vegetables. My rather pricey brand of flatware was very fancy but the knives had edges that couldn't cut through celery without smashing it and the stems of the forks bit into your fingers when you tried to cut vegetables or thin meats. As I've become more experienced in life :-) I've realized that when it comes to things that you use every day, it pays to invest in quality. It just makes your daily life much more relaxing and enjoyable.So, I jumped on Amazon, found the Knork flatware and made sure it was available in 18/10 stainless. Doing my homework, I found out that Knork is a small American company based in Newton, Kansas (about 20 miles north of Wichita) and the design was the brainchild of a Wichita State grad named Mike. Knork doesn't hide the fact that, due to today's economics, the flatware is manufactured in China but the company does everything possible to ensure that the quality is held to very high standards. The website did mention that, due to manufacturing constraints, the knives were not 18/10. Nonetheless, the set of 20 was available for a reasonable price so I took the plunge and ordered it.Over the holidays, the weather in Florida still allowed us to have a couple of outdoor brunches with immediate family. At the first gathering, everyone immediately commented on the nice weight and feel of the Knork flatware. However, I soon noticed my daughter holding up the fork and checking out the design. She caught me looking and commented that she loved the wide flat area of the stem that made it so easy to cut up the fruit and vegetables. I pointed out that the forks also have beveled edges that make cutting up your food almost effortless. That was when my son mentioned that the knives were easily sharp enough to cut steak.I've noticed that some of the comments about Knork flatware mention rust spots after going through the dishwasher. While the 18/10 flatware has never shown any tendency whatsoever for rust spots, I did have one particular knife that tended to have very small surface spots after the dishwasher. It wasn't anything that terrible and they cleaned up with a soft scrub sponge but I did mention it to Knork in an email.If you sent something like that to any other flatware manufacture you likely would have received nothing more than a diplomatic automated response. But Knork's response was almost immediate. A very friendly employee named Sarah (you want to hang on to her, Mike) sent me a very nice response and promised to send a replacement knife that day. Sure enough, a few days later the knife showed up and has not shown any flaws whatsoever. Seriously, what company does things like that in today's world?So, bottom line, reward #impossiblyclever American ingenuity, invest in quality (18/10 stainless steel) and buy American #smallbusiness.
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