topic Re: Silerware too thick in Kitchen

Silerware too thick

gravyandtaters — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:46:11 GMT

I wish these silverware companys would make a well made set of silver similiar in size to the cheep sets. As nice as these sets are I feel I am sticking a tree branch into my mouth.

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nana59 — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:52:14 GMT

Ha! You made me laugh--cause I know exactly what you're saying!!

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January121 — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:52:16 GMT

@gravyandtaters wrote:
I wish these silverware companys would make a well made set of silver similiar in size to the cheep sets. As nice as these sets are I feel I am sticking a tree branch into my mouth.

@gravyandtaters I do not agree with you... the Lenox sets are the perfect size & weight .... I have 3 sets & would never want to go back to the flimsy weight ... no comparison!!

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gravyandtaters — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:56:15 GMT

I guess we like what we like !

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Venezia — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:58:51 GMT

@January121 wrote:
@gravyandtaters wrote:
I wish these silverware companys would make a well made set of silver similiar in size to the cheep sets. As nice as these sets are I feel I am sticking a tree branch into my mouth.
@gravyandtaters I do not agree with you... the Lenox sets are the perfect size & weight .... I have 3 sets & would never want to go back to the flimsy weight ... no comparison!!

@January121- ITA with you. There are plenty of cheap sets out there (smaller in size) for anyone who wants to buy them. I want quality and balanced weight in the flatware I own. And spoons that don't bend when trying to get ice cream out of a carton!

I have a beautiful set of Oneida and another of a British brand; neither set feels like a "tree branch" and I don't have a big mouth! Mind you, I also don't stick the whole fork in my mouth while eating.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:59:39 GMT

I agree! I feel like I'm using a shovel with this type of silverware. It's awful.

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:59:45 GMT

@gravyandtaters welcome to the board! ITA with you about the silver ware I purchased (Reed & Barton) several years ago. It is quite lovely . In the demos DV kept touting that it is continental size -- the dinner fork especially is huge ! It is not necessary to place the whole meal in one's mouth at one time .

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jpie — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:02:49 GMT

I also like my Lenox set. It is 18/10 SS and I would not own anything lighter.

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gravyandtaters — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:05:07 GMT

So your saying they cannot make a quality set of silverware smaller in scale for a more comfortable feel for all tastes in the finer things in life.

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GCR18 — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:09:17 GMT

I was thinking the opposite. I bought my mother a new set of silverware and thought it was sturdy. I don't remember the brand. It was one of the known silverware brands and was not cheap. The first time I used it, I thought it would bend in half. LOL. Very disappointed. I have a set of RSVP from the Q. They must be 20 years old. You can't bend them if you wanted to.

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Venezia — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:11:16 GMT

@gravyandtaters wrote:
So your saying they cannot make a quality set of silverware smaller in scale for a more comfortable feel for all tastes in the finer things in life.

@gravyandtaters- Have you contacted the companies directly to ask? Perhaps they do, but you won't get a definitive answer on these boards.

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gravyandtaters — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:15:44 GMT

Thank you , I will do that,But it would be nice if QVC would sell a similiar item on their show in comparison to the "well made" set.

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Sooner — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:39:53 GMT

Silversuperstore has LOTS of sets of every size and weight. They give you a lot of information about all of the sizes, materials and weights and is a great resource to find what you are looking for. They have all the major brands and many others. Fortessa may make something you would like.

Also, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Tuesday Morning all have of lots of things you might look at.

Good luck!

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noodleann — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:34:05 GMT

@gravyandtaters wrote:
I wish these silverware companys would make a well made set of silver similiar in size to the cheep sets. As nice as these sets are I feel I am sticking a tree branch into my mouth.

The luncheon size is scaled down. Manufacturers produced this size years ago in very popular lines. I imagine Chantilly, for example, has a luncheon size and every piece type known to mankind.

I am referring to vintage sterling silver. I don't know what gives in the world of silverplate.

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millieshops — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:38:18 GMT

I have Reed and Barton, but from at least 10 years ago. No idea what they said about size, but I like it. It's comfortable, has never bent, stained, pitted, etc.

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tobes — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 04:18:37 GMT

Agree. Good silver is weighty

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:01:09 GMT

Are we talking thickness or length? I personally don't like Continental size, which I assumed was longer pieces.

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aubnwa01 — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:18:24 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
Are we talking thickness or length? I personally don't like Continental size, which I assumed was longer pieces.

I don't care for it either. It's like eating with a pitchfork!

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faeriemoon — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:44:24 GMT

I love big, heavy, substantial silverware. To each her own I guess.

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depglass — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:38:23 GMT

My issue is not the weight, but the European sizing. We are using the salad forks as dinner forks in my Lenox set that came from Costco several years ago. The big forks I just use when cooking.