Italian cutlery
When setting the table, everything should be harmonious. Nicely presented dishes are only half the success, the situation with the choice of dishes is more complicated. If the hostess wants to surprise her guests with an exquisite and elegant table, it is worth choosing Italian cutlery for it.
Peculiarities
In Russia, goods from Italy are associated with the world of fashion, beauty, design, and famous Italian cuisine. Indeed, the temperamental southern people with a rich cultural and historical past have learned to produce truly amazing things. So, many manufacturers make semi-antique dishes with patina and fancy old ornaments. Such cutlery will add a touch of luxury and nobility to the kitchen interior.
Spoons and forks made in Italy are characterized by the use of curly shapes, an abundance of festive shiny elements, and fancy decor. There are even examples decorated with rhinestones or other shining stones. Russian buyers are also attracted by the opportunity to choose an elegant cutlery with a narrow focus, for example, a spoon for a cappuccino or a knife for soft cheese. Even the most discerning customer will always find the right thing among Italian-made products.
How to choose?
Before buying cutlery from Italy, listen to the recommendations of experts.
- In Italy, they are very scrupulous about the rules of etiquette, and therefore it is customary to buy separate cutlery for different tasks. Of course, you can put salad on any spoon, but it would be right if the owner serves this dish with a special salad spoon. The same goes for a cocktail spoon, a set of cake forks, a butter knife. It is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also more convenient.
- Real high quality Italian knives and forks always have at least a slight sheen. It can be grayish or white, but it must be present.
- The main material used in Italy for the manufacture of cutlery is stainless steel. Choose products with a thickness of 1.5-4 mm.
- Visually inspect the selected instance. It should be free of scratches, burrs and other imperfections.
- Feel free to sniff the product. Discard items that have a faint smell, this may indicate the presence of harmful impurities in the composition.
- Ask the seller for a product certificate. This document is available for really high-quality Italian-made goods.
Popular manufacturers
After examining customer reviews, one can single out the most common Italian cutlery manufacturers in Russia.
EME
This firm attracts buyers with its bold design solutions. The assortment is represented by a fairly large number of products. EME cutlery is used both in everyday life and in high-end restaurants.
The products are characterized by laser engraving, colored pens, interesting shape, high-quality polishing, silver and bronze electroplating.
All items are mostly made of stainless steel.
Popular set for serving EME. This includes a ladle, serving fork, and serving spoon. Users note that sometimes they even keep such a beautiful and exquisite set for meeting the most honored guests. The set looks very harmonious, sophisticated, but not "flashy".
Giorinox
These products are appreciated for the wide range of presented devices. Giorinox products are often used as a gift and always delight, especially among the female half of the population. And also the opportunity to present such a gift in a pretty elegant package is noted.
The performance of the devices is no less appreciated. For example, a fish fork is popular with Russian buyers. A very sophisticated item that will further enhance the beautifully served fish. The fork is made of stainless steel with a gold patina.
Pintinox
This manufacturer offers stainless steel products with 18% chromium and 10% nickel. They are durable, durable and very comfortable products that can still be distinguished by their 18/10 markings. The products are easy to care for as they can be washed in the dishwasher.
One of the most popular sets is Palladium, it belongs to the premium class goods. The set includes 126 items for 12 persons. The set is designed in a classic style and is often chosen for use in expensive restaurants. Products are made of stainless steel 3 mm thick.
For Russian houses, the Pintinox Filet sets are more relevant.
They have a traditional shape with an unusual embossed design of the handles, like a ribbon around the contours. These items can be used both in everyday life and when meeting honored guests. Stainless steel thickness 2.5 mm.
Rondell olivia
This Italian company offers a wide range of products, but most of all Russian buyers prefer sets consisting of 24 items and designed for 6 persons.
Products are made of stainless steel 18/10 3.0 mm thick.
A feature of the specimens is the mirror polish of the outer surface. Customers appreciated the ability to easily wash the kit, including in the dishwasher.
Bugatti
This company is famous for its unusual color solutions in the production of cutlery. The line includes spoons, knives and forks with spectacular red, purple, orange, blue, pink handles. These can be options with a gold-plated or silver-plated ring, artificially aged products, pens with spots or stripes, specimens with transparent handles and gold splashes.
Reviews
According to reviews, Italian cutlery is quite popular in Russia, however, they are mainly purchased by respectable successful people who often arrange gala receptions and social parties for their partners. According to ordinary people with average earnings, most expensive Italian products are not necessary, since at its high cost, it will have to be obtained at most once a year when serious guests visit.
Of the pluses, there is wide availability - products can be easily purchased online. The disadvantages of users include high price. All buyers agree that Italian appliances are an indicator of luxury and prosperity in a family, and their presence on the festive table indicates a respectful attitude towards guests.
You can learn more about the creation of cutlery at Pintinox in the video below.