Mono -A Pickle-Fondue Fork - made of rust-proof 18/10 Stainless Steel, dishwasher-proof. Mono -A is the quintessential design of the mono flatware family. Designed in 1959, it continues to stand for the purist's definition of form and function. Mono -A is considered a classic, and has been the recipient of numerous domestic and international awards. Today, Mono -A is known as the most sold German flatware of the post-war era.