A few blades were coated with 2-cent piece big white spots that were not stir with water or alcohol, only with a metal polish they disappeared - apparently paste residues from polishing.
All knife had a faulty ground and were dull. The width of the scalloped edge varied from 1 to 3 mm, the cutting length of the scalloped edge differed up to 5 mm.
The Namensätzung and 18/10 dies looked like a cheap imitation copy.
The forks have her name also does not deserve the tips of the tines were very roughly configured and pointed in any way!
The goods were offered as a 1st choice at a price of 79.99 - the normal price is indicated with 229.
That should make suspicious - Obviously this is a product of cheap Far Eastern production with poor quality and their control - Villeroy & Boch harm with this policy considerably to its name.
The only positive thing about it is the extremely low risk of injury ... ;-)
It is hoped that buyers who pay a higher price, are rewarded with better (German) quality.
Conclusion:
Quality costs and cheap deals usually have a catch!
Goods returns - Nevermore (cheap) Villeroy & Boch cutlery!