The things you learn while shopping for flatware…!
“Stainless steel is available in two qualities: 18/0 or 18/10 (there is also 18/8 but this is similar in properties to 18/10) The ’18’ refers to 18% chromium which is added to the steel mix to give it stainless properties. The ’10’ refers to nickel which adds to those properties and also gives a silvery sheen. 18/0 is much less expensive than 18/10 and most cutlery sold today is made from this material. 18/10 gives greater protection against corrosion and has a softer shine: most contemporary patterns are made from this top grade stainless steel. 18/0 and 18/10 are both fully dishwasher-safe.”
3 Comments
Lindsey Feb 1, 2006 2:07 PM
All I have to say is that clearly the flatware I own is of -18/-25 properties because it is barely stainless and maintains no shine.
This is the part where I start whining about wanting nice things and not being a college student with crappy $10-per-30-pieces-of-flatware.
RT Feb 1, 2006 6:04 PM
Patience, my friend! After 7 years of marriage, and one Target/wedding gift flatware set, it’s high time the Tredway household gets something new. As it stands today, when three couples come over for dinner, each one shares a single knife. Lovely, huh?
We’re going for the Crate and Barrel set — yay! At a work party a few weeks back Jeremy won a $50 gift certificate so the price (and time) is right. Never thought I’d be so grateful for a new set of spoons!
adam Feb 28, 2006 12:43 PM
after looking hard for my parent’s original set they received as a wedding present, i found it… at $10 a piece. ouch!
we looked at the cheap and expensive brands finding only one decent expensive brand and *no* decent cheap sets.
eventually we found a fantastic set for about $100. oneida strauss collection. comes with 16 teaspoons instead of the standard 8 (terribly useful) and the patter suits my “form follows function” preferences while still retaining a graceful design.