Presentation of the New Material 'Tetris' by Mercorne

Introducing the New "Tetris" Material by Mercorne

Since 2006, Mercorne has been innovating in the field of resin-based material creation for cutlery. This year, we are excited to unveil "Tetris," our latest innovation. This new material will be available during our company's 2024 open house. Inspired by the famous game, "Tetris" fits perfectly into your cutlery projects with its durability and refined aesthetics. Crafted with a combination of high-quality resin and stabilized wood pieces, this material has been designed to harmonize with the creations of both amateur and professional cutlers.

Coutellerie Goyon - découvrir son site internet

Feedback from Four Master Cutlers

We had the honor of having "Tetris" tested by four renowned master cutlers: Goyon, Le Fidèle, Fontenille Pataud, and La Bonne Trempe. Their expertise was crucial in evaluating the quality of "Tetris" across several aspects:

Coutellerie le fidèle - découvrir son site

Aesthetic Evaluation:

• Appearance: The design of "Tetris" was unanimously appreciated, receiving an average rating of 3 out of 4. Its attractive appearance was specifically highlighted.
• Touch: "Tetris" scored a perfect 4 out of 4 for its pleasant texture, essential for comfortable handling of knives.
• Color: The color of the material received a positive rating of 3 out of 4, confirming its elegance and adaptability to refined creations.
• Smell: The smell was rated 2 out of 4, considered neutral, indicating the absence of strong or unpleasant odors during handling.

La bonne trempe 

Machining Evaluation:

• Cutting: Cutting requires careful visual selection and the use of a reverse template to avoid chips, rated 3 out of 4.
• Drilling: Drilling was deemed easy (rating of 3/4), with a recommendation to drill slowly to minimize chips.
• Sanding: Sanding presented no major difficulties, although precautions are needed for variations in density and potential deformation under heat (rating of 3/4).
• Polishing: Polishing requires careful grain selection to achieve the desired shine, rated at 2.5 out of 4.

Fontenille Pataud - découvrir son site 

Strengths and User Advice:

"Tetris" is acclaimed for its originality, unique color, and ease of machining. Each piece is unique, which enhances wood waste and offers a durable aesthetic appeal. It is advisable not to insist on the softer parts during sanding and to be careful of overheating the material to maintain its quality and shape.

We extend our thanks to Goyon, Le Fidèle, Fontenille Pataud, and La Bonne Trempe for their invaluable expertise during the testing of "Tetris." Their contribution has ensured that our product meets the highest quality standards.

The evaluation by these professionals confirmed that "Tetris" is not only visually appealing but also pleasant to handle. We look forward to introducing you to "Tetris" at our 2024 open house and hope it will enrich your cutlery art.