Is this a chinese knockoff of a german product. The WMF company was sold in 2012 to an american private equity company KKR. Mine says made in China.
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Sorry I wouldn't know; all I know is mine says WMF 'can operner' made in China and its absolutely the BEST 'operner' I've ever owned .....will buy another for a friend. I think mine was purchases 2011 or early 2012
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No it's not a knock off and there isn't a "Made in China" imprint. The functionality and quality is definitely German. ( Not all products Made in China are low quality eg iPods, iPads, Can Openers .... ;-) )
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Mine doesn't say made in China, where should I look because it doesn't made anywhere on mine. It just has WMF stamp. I really don't care where it is made because it works perfectly and have been reliable, small cans to large ones. Best can opener so far. Best of Luck!
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Updated my original comment in 11/5/2011 to read: Love this can opener! It has been almost (2) years since I purchased it. Even though it was made in China, there is no rust, still super sharp, and works very smoothly when opening a can. The best ever! Perhaps, WMF oversees the manufacturing of this product? I don't know anything about the company being sold in 2012 but hope KKR maintains the same standards of high quality.
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Mine was purchased about a year ago and also says made in China. Despite the apparent conflict, I agree..it's the best can opener I've ever used!
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Mine was made in China, too, which disappointed me at first...however, I believe the engineering is still German. I absolutely love this can opener's smooth operation and even bought one for my elderly grandparents who also really like it. Absolutely beats any handheld can opener I've ever had and I've had it for at least a year or two.
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It is marked "German Design - Manufactured in China." That said, I have been very happy with it. You do need to experiment with mixes and cooking times a little, to get just the type of waffle consistency you enjoy.
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WMF is a German company. I have no idea of this product's country of origin.
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Actually this particular model IS made in Germany. As apposed to the newer Chinese model.
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It is made in China. The name Kraus is used to make you think it is German or Swedish
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It sounds like it depends on who is selling it. The one I received was the one put together in China. But the one that is shown here is the one that is German assembled. So, I am sending mine back to get the correct one.
82047
According to my quick research on the Internet it is made in China, not in Germany though not clearly marked that way.
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I can't say. I threw away any packaging from when I initially bought it, but the masher does not have any stamps or indications on it that it is made in China. There's just a WMF logo on it. It's pretty sturdy and welded well at the connection points if that helps at all.
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I gave this to my grandson for his last birthday. I don't know for sure if it was or was not made in China but I doubt it was because the lettering on the outside of the barn appear to be German. You can see this yourself if you look at the photos provided by Amazon. The toy was made well and I was happy with it. Hope that helps.
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As far as I know, merkur razors are German .. But if your concern is if it's a cheap Chinese knock off, rest assured it isn't
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Mine says Made in China. A bit (a lot) disappointed as the box it came in said Made in Germany and that is THE reason I opted to make this purchase. I am contemplating a return.
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This is a Chinese model. I returned it and bought the ProMaster which is made in Germany. Get a German model. The Chinese models leak and stain clothes.
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Hi, Did some research from manufacture's website and yes, it is from China but, from a certified organic farm that uses German inspectors verses Chinese inspectors.But like I said I've been using it for a long time and no problems. Hope this is helpful.
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Yes, some of them are because it is actually stated they are on the website. But if you notice, the WMF logo is missing from the front (above the handle). I believe the ones with the WMF logo are still made in Germany. I ordered one less than a year ago and I vaguely remember seeing on the box that it was not made in China.
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I checked out the utensil and there was no indication of where it was made. WMF is German, the factory just outside of Stuttgart. To me the quality looks like that of something that merits the WMF label
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I had the same issue. I specifically indicated that I wanted Rowenta made in Germany.....as they all used to be. When I received it the box saiid "made in Germany" but the iron said "China" I sent it back but was not refunded the shipping cost. Shame on Amazon.
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Yes made in Germany. When it works, it does all that, but when it trips it ain't worth sheep spit.