why is item marked stainless steel and implied c/o France if made in China? If it rusts, it is not stainless.
745603
I'm not sure why you're assuming it rusts? Did another review say that? I haven't had any trouble with mine so far. As far as the France/China thing goes, I really don't have any additional insight for you on that issue. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
637161
I don't know but it is shiny (and shows no sign of rust) and appears to be stainless steel
897671
I had to find out through much research that the only LC products made in France are the enamel over cast iron pans, which are the only pans I have ever used as they are without equal. However, the LC stainless steel pans and the LC stoneware is made in China, and I never purchase any cookware, or any items used for food, from China. You just cannot trust China to create any products that do not use poisonous toxins. Their reputation precedes them!
865897
this is stainless steel , but sadly made in China, I didn't see that it was made in China until it arrived to my home with it's packaging. None the less I like it and use it daily, it is well made
436478
The box says designed in France, I see nothing about China on the box. (mine is still in the box) but the fact that it says "Designed in France" would lead me to believe that is was manufactured somewhere else. It is a nice set, heavy.
730374
Well it says it is, and it appears to b, but i heard some other reviewers say thiers rusted. Which would suggest no. But mine isnt rusted yet, and it looks stainless to me. And its stamped stainless.
1899280
My china, which in my opinion is of poor quality, does not state its place of manufacture. I find that odd. The china is very susceptible to scratching from silverware and requires cleaning with bar keeper's friend. I also find that troubling.
1118051
I know it's made in China. No name on it and nothing to indicate it's even stainless except the description and my receipt. BOGUS!
1767865
There are no markings that says where it was made. Sorry, can't help you. However, I can say it's well made.
2246828
It has CHINA stamped into it just below the manufacturer's mark. Hope that helps. It's the second one I've purchased if that persuades you, or not.
2200267
It is a WMF design and product that has been made in Germany for a very long time. But WMF is now producing several products also in China. I do not know if it is their own factory or if they order companies to produce according to their specifications. And I do not know what products are being produced in China, but I do assume this one is also made in China.Cromargan has to do with the specifications of the stainless steel.
1845758
Who knows? As I said I tied to clarify thing with them but they are not willing to provide accurate information in writing or otherwise..They say "it is a private proprietor" information and they can not disclose where the materials come from or what is in their coating. Well, they verbally state that it can be from Germany but there is no written/official confirmation that this information is indeed accurate. They also stated that the way they make things cvhanges all the time. So, as I said they are totally incompetent as a company. I wouldn't trust anything unless it came in writing or they had that information posted on their website..All we can say at this point is that this item is assembled in USA....nothing more beyond that..I have a suspicion that it is from Chinese materials otherwise why wouldn't they be willing to reply to my written request confirming that? I returned it as I don't want to be fooled. If It's not on a paper, there is no proof what it is exactly and where it came from...Let me know if you come across things not made in China :) I found pots and pans, silverware and more things but it's tough...Hope this helps...
469077
The one that I have purchased was made in Taiwan. In my opinion it doesn't matter where it is made at ,but what is made of and put together. I have been a collector and knife maker for years. Carbon steel has always been the most practical for ease of sharpening and what I use. Yes it does rust , but a knife is a tool not a thing to set on a shelve and stared at. Take care of your tools and they will take care of you.
935455
There is no country of origin stamped, tagged or marked on it anywhere. I detest purchasing anything from China...as I recall I did my homework when I bought it. I've had this for well over a year now, but it still looks brand new. Great product. Sorry, I can't help you more. Even if it WAS made in the USA last year when I bought mine, they may NOT be doing so now. Do your due diligence.
740335
Stainless steel. I've used mine many times, and see no evidence of rust/corrosion. The stainless is probably 200 grade, though this is a guess. The 200 series of stainless steel use some manganese instead of nickel and are not strongly resistant to corrosion but quite adequate for food containers/pots. It is magnetic but many grades of stainless steel are. I'm very happy with mine. Sorry, Great Grandma, it appears to be SS to me. I prefer not to use chromium plated stuff as the chrome can crack off. There are less chrome plated steel these days because of the recent development where the Chinese discovered a way to utilize nickel laterite iron ore. This is iron ore that contains about 7-10% nickel which formerly was impossible to use. The Chinese have discovered how to use it so SS has become cheaper and more utilized. Chrome plated racks usually show rust at the edges, my rack shows zero rust and lacks the brightness of chrome also. It could be that some are stainless and some are chrome plated?
1006655
I do not the country origin, but I have had mine for 3 years and it started to rust last season, even though I wiped it clean each time I used it, but still works well
666984
I checked the bottom of my kettle and found "K18". Not sure if this means it is 18/10 Stainless. It is made in China. My friend in Seattle ordered the same kettle in the same week and has had no signs of rust. Overall, I am still pleased with my purchase.