Mercer Culinary Renaissance 6-Inch Black M23620

No fancy design or thin metal. This is a solidly build, chef's fork. Very functional, well build and heavy duty. The metal tapers from the tip of the tines to the handle to that the metal diameter matches that of the handle. Not a simple flat piece of metal stamped in the shape of a fork. If you are looking for a designer utensil, this is not it. But if you are looking for a fork that will lift a large hunk of meat, it is a good choice.

This carving fork is a good value. Comparable to forks in the over $100 range.

I like this fork a lot. I like that it was less than $40. and that it was made by recognized name. I love that it is forged and won't bend. I own low end forks from big name knife companies and they are all stamped and bend very easily. I also own no-name heavy duty forged forks that were cheep and won't bend either... but they arrived blunt and look like they came from the village black smith. This fork looks elegant and feels like a balanced German knife in my hand if you've ever felt this sensation than you know what I'm talking about ;) ... and it cost less than 40 clams!

Purchased for my son who is into cooking and always has quality utensils. He used it when carving the Turkey this Christmas and it passed with full colours.

Great look and feel great in the hand. Fit and finish is on par with the top knives I use. I would suggest to step up from this over the Genesis line.