Fun and Durable: Retroneu Pinch Mirror
Posted by Sarah Caron on The Cook’s Kitchen.
In college, my flatware was the cheapest set I could find at The Christmas Store. I think I spent a whopping $2 or $3 on it. And when you spend $2 or $3, it shows. The cute black handles didn’t attach well to the metal part, and the knives were like cutting with a frayed feather duster … without the feathers. But you get older and you want better. Something sturdy and sleek. Something that fits your lifestyle and your budget. Really, who wants to be eating with flatware that wobbles when you are an adult with your own home? Fine for college, but not for later.
Now I look for quality over price, so I was psyched to try out this Retroneu Pinch Mirror 45-piece flatware set that weceived to review here on The Cook’s Kitchen.
My first thought when I received the package was that the smooth modernistic curves were really hot. This is the flatware that I would imagine using in my Manhattan flat for a grand dinner party with friends. You know, everyone decked out in their finest cocktail attire … Ah, to dream.
Then I picked up the dinner fork. My goodness, is it heavy. Same goes for the other pieces. Talk about sturdy. And with the seamless construction, it’s sure to hold up for awhile. It’s made of 18/10 stainless steel, which I gather is a good thing.
Now, the dessert fork is a bit smaller and lighter. In fact, it is the perfect size fork for younger members of the family — like my two and a half year old son. Much better than those dull, won’t stab anything toddler forks, and smaller than most dessert forks, this is the perfect utensil for his little hand.
My favorite element of the set is the polished metal which is, as the name suggests, very mirror-like. Seriously, if you are going to touch up your lipstick in the reflection of a knife, make it this one. It’s really quite striking.
As for cleaning, I ran these through the dishwasher a few times. Each time, they came out perfect and spotless. They do say to avoid soaking these to avoid pitting, but that’s easy enough.
So would I buy this flatware myself? Definitely. I am a big fan of the design and it’s durable, sturdy and can accommodate both children and adults. Works for me.
