Kitchen

[Kachina624]

On 8/22/2014 pink dogwood said:

Here's my take on tableware - as long as they're 18/10 I'm in. I won't waste money on anything less, it's just not worth it b/c they do not hold up, they're light weight, and very flimsy/bend.

Find yourself a great pattern and go for it - enjoy your beautiful table.

The designation 18/10 doesn't have anything to do with the quality or weight of flatware. It simply means that nickel has been added so it will maintain its shine.

[Sooner]

On 8/22/2014 kachina624 said:

On 8/22/2014 pink dogwood said:

Here's my take on tableware - as long as they're 18/10 I'm in. I won't waste money on anything less, it's just not worth it b/c they do not hold up, they're light weight, and very flimsy/bend.

Find yourself a great pattern and go for it - enjoy your beautiful table.

The designation 18/10 doesn't have anything to do with the quality or weight of flatware. It simply means that nickel has been added so it will maintain its shine.

18/10 has to do with the quality of the metal for sure.

[Kachina624]

On 8/22/2014 Sooner said:

On 8/22/2014 kachina624 said:

On 8/22/2014 pink dogwood said:

Here's my take on tableware - as long as they're 18/10 I'm in. I won't waste money on anything less, it's just not worth it b/c they do not hold up, they're light weight, and very flimsy/bend.

Find yourself a great pattern and go for it - enjoy your beautiful table.

The designation 18/10 doesn't have anything to do with the quality or weight of flatware. It simply means that nickel has been added so it will maintain its shine.

18/10 has to do with the quality of the metal for sure.

You are mistaken. If I hadn't known what I was talking about, I wouldn't have posted it.

"Choose brands and styles with the highest ratio of chromium and nickel. Flatware with an 18/8 and 18/10 designation are identical and will hold their luster and shine for years to come. Flatware with an 18/0 designation is still of acceptable quality but will not hold its luster for as many years." Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_6329139_evaluate-stainless-steel-flatware.html

[luvmybeetle]

I have the Lenox flatware called Hayden from the last TSV last year or two. It is still shiny and I throw them into the dishwasher every day. I love the continental size as it is more sturdy. I don't think they are too heavy even for little fingers. By the way Sunshine, I had the Oneida Julliard, all stainless, since sometime in early 2000 and gave it to my daughter when I purchased the Lenox and it still looks good. I love that pattern and then I bought it because of the name because I always wanted to go to Julliard. I bought a Reed & Barton set from QVC when it was a TSV a few years ago and it ended up pealing. I couple knives even came to me pealing on the sides.

[debic]

On 8/22/2014 kachina624 said:

On 8/22/2014 Sooner said:

On 8/22/2014 kachina624 said:

On 8/22/2014 pink dogwood said:

Here's my take on tableware - as long as they're 18/10 I'm in. I won't waste money on anything less, it's just not worth it b/c they do not hold up, they're light weight, and very flimsy/bend.

Find yourself a great pattern and go for it - enjoy your beautiful table.

The designation 18/10 doesn't have anything to do with the quality or weight of flatware. It simply means that nickel has been added so it will maintain its shine.

18/10 has to do with the quality of the metal for sure.

You are mistaken. If I hadn't known what I was talking about, I wouldn't have posted it.

"Choose brands and styles with the highest ratio of chromium and nickel. Flatware with an 18/8 and 18/10 designation are identical and will hold their luster and shine for years to come. Flatware with an 18/0 designation is still of acceptable quality but will not hold its luster for as many years." Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_6329139_evaluate-stainless-steel-flatware.html

That still means quality no? You can however still have cheap 18/10 flatware if it's too lightweight, but it will shine for years.

[Sooner]

On 8/22/2014 kachina624 said:

On 8/22/2014 Sooner said:

On 8/22/2014 kachina624 said:

On 8/22/2014 pink dogwood said:

Here's my take on tableware - as long as they're 18/10 I'm in. I won't waste money on anything less, it's just not worth it b/c they do not hold up, they're light weight, and very flimsy/bend.

Find yourself a great pattern and go for it - enjoy your beautiful table.

The designation 18/10 doesn't have anything to do with the quality or weight of flatware. It simply means that nickel has been added so it will maintain its shine.

18/10 has to do with the quality of the metal for sure.

You are mistaken. If I hadn't known what I was talking about, I wouldn't have posted it.

"Choose brands and styles with the highest ratio of chromium and nickel. Flatware with an 18/8 and 18/10 designation are identical and will hold their luster and shine for years to come. Flatware with an 18/0 designation is still of acceptable quality but will not hold its luster for as many years." Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_6329139_evaluate-stainless-steel-flatware.html

I had a few pieces of 18/8 (Reed and Barton made some of their older designs in it) and they did not hold up or look like the 18/10. They water spotted and the metal just wasn't as shiny and durable. Reed and Barton went back to the 18/10 at least for that pattern. And the 18/8 weren't made for long.