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Dansk Torun 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1

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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.

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.

At $29.99 per place setting, Amazon is offering this pattern at outlet prices for Torun. I have owned this silverware for over 10 years, and it looks as good today as when I purchased it. The stainless is of the highest grade, 18/10, and this ensures that it will tolerate the dishwasher very well. Instructions that came with mine said to polish it once a year, but I have not found this necessary. The stainless is of a quality that it doesn't show scratches either. The design is timeless; it will be as contemporary 25 years from now as today. It is also versatile enough to use for every day and formal occasions. The only thing that takes getting used to is the knife; the curved handle allows for positioning the knife with the blade down. Also be aware that complementary and serving pieces are going to be expensive and hard to find. These can be located on Ebay or in any remaining outlet stores that Dansk may have.

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.

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.

I have the Torun from the early 1980s. Beautiful, wonderful quality. However, the weighting of the pieces really takes some getting used to. Feels awkward in your hand, the knife is frequently falling off the plate, and pieces are always getting dropped when clearing dishes or serving buffet. Although I love this set, and how graceful and artistic it looks on the table, it is hard to live with for daily use. Beauty over function. Enough that I am using my mother's silverplate from the 40's instead and now shopping for a new pattern.

While looking for a wedding present for my niece, I found her choice of silverware to be quite expensive to go shopping for at the Mall or a speciality housewares store. I found a match on line and ordered. It was great, speedy service and was exactly what I needed. thank you for offering name brand products at good prices. THANK YOU.