I don’t what it is about matte finish cutlery that speaks to me. But it says to me that this flatware is classy, understated and ready to feed me. I also find that the matte finish really reduces scratches. There’s just something about it.

Godinger is responsible for this collection of stainless steel flatware cutlery. The amazing matte finish set is crafted of high quality durable non bend materials. This service for four, twenty piece set consists of 4 dinner forks, 4 teaspoons, 4 knives, 4 salad forks and 4 tablespoons. And of course it’s dishwasher safe. The price is really amazing!

“Since 1973 Godinger has specialized in handcrafted silver, pewter, crystal, stainless, and alternative metal giftware. From wedding gifts, candlesticks, barware, bakeware, tea sets and frames, you are sure to find the perfect item for any occasion. Godinger products are available at most major retailers across the US and Canada.“

Godinger Flatware Set in Matte Finish, 20 Piece Set from Amazon

Pott was an old school classic German knife guy and then the company switched gears, here’s a quick bio:

“Carl Hugo Pott already was founded in 1904 in Solingen, the so-called knife-town (Klingenstadt) in which for 800 years the production of knives is located. Still today the cutlery companies Picard & Wielpütz, Carl Mertens, Paul Wirths and Zwilling J.A.Henckels are based in the small German town. The founder Carl Hugo Pott at first dealt in his of the workshop with the production of knife-blades of Damascus steel. With the entry of the son of the founder in 1932, Carl Pott, the family company changed to a cutlery manufacture.”

So from what I can tell it’s Carl Jr. who took the Pott company into cutlery. And he designed this amazing set of cutlery shown above called “Pott 22”. Here’s the very interesting story behind it’s design:

“Carl Pott got the idea for this design while sitting under a chestnut tree and watching a leaf fall. The organic shape became the inspiration for the spoon and the other flatware pieces were derived from it. The double edge knife has a serrated backside, ideal for carving into a piece of meat, while the other side is perfect for actual slicing. As the flatware of the 1972 Munich Olympics, the design became world famous.”

A double sided Dinner knife? Love that!

This 5 piece setting includes a Dinner fork, Dinner knife, Dinner spoon, Dessert fork and a Dessert spoon.

Pott 22 – 5pc Setting from Amazon

Yup, the company name is all lower case: “mono” and like their name they keep their cutlery simple. We really do like flatware with rings at the end around here. It’s easy to hang on a nail. pot rack or cutlery stand and just looks really nice.

“German flatware maker mono has brought back the iconic mono Ring Cutlery Set. Missing since 1994, this set offers uniqueness, practicality, design and functionality all in one. Originally produced in 1962, this flatware set was made an instant classic in Germany, designed by Peter Raacke and redesigned by Mark Braun.”

Produced from the highest quality German steel the 5 piece set includes: Table Fork, Table Knife, Table Spoon and Teaspoon.

mono Ring Flatware Sets in Black, White, Blue and Grey from Amazon