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(More customer reviews)This posting provides some core information about stainless steel flatware. I hope it may help potential buyers make a more informed purchase decision, and possibly avoid some disappointment. If you're already familiar with the various grades of stainless steel, you may want to stop here or just skim this before going on to other postings; otherwise, read on.
The most common specification for stainless steel flatware is 18/10. The 18 refers to the chromium content and the 10 to the nickel content.Here, however, Pfaltzgraff has chosen to use 18/0 stainless steel to keep costs down.However, 18/0 stainless steel has 0% nickel content, and consequently is much less resistant to pitting and corrosion.
18/0 stainless steel is known as ferritic steel as it, like pure iron, is magnetically attracted (a quick test for less expensive stainless). This is opposed to 18/10, which is called austenitic stainless steel and is not, or only weakly, magnetically attracted.For practical purposes chromium/nickel, 18/10 and 18/8, steels are essentially identical. Because of its superior properties, over 2/3rds of all stainless steel produced is austenitic.
The greater the nickel composition the better the protection against pitting and corrosion, but the higher the cost. This is one of the reasons prices for flatware vary so significantly. Also note that 18/0 flatware is often finished to a lower standard than higher nickel content stainless steel to further reduce manufacturing costs. Even on a quite cursory examination, my 18/0 flatware does not look quite as good as my higher quality stainless steel flatware. However, unless you need that extra increment of appearance obtained with higher quality 18/10 stainless, you may want to consider this set.
Bottom-line: There is a trade-off here between appearance and corrosion-resistance, and the lower cost per piece for 18/0.
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Pfaltzgraff Satin Montclaire 65-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set with Wood Storage Caddy, Service for 12Product Description: Appealing in its understated simplicity, this 65-piece flatware set brings contemporary style and sleek, pleasing function to the table. Each piece sports 18/0 stainless-steel construction for long-lasting beauty even under daily use, making the collection a smart and resilient choice for both families and frequent entertainers. Flared at the handles with smoothly rounded tips, the gleaming utensils rest comfortably in the hand, and they rest equally handsomely on a table when paired with complementary linens, dishes, and glassware. Best of all, the set's smooth, fluid outlines lend sophistication and elegance to both formal and everyday dining occasions. Accompanied by an attractive wood storage tray, the 65-piece set includes 12 each of the following: place fork, salad fork, place knife, place spoon, and teaspoon. It also provides one each of the following service pieces: sugar spoon, butter knife, cold meat fork, serving spoon, and pierced serving spoon. The dishwasher-safe set carries a 25-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box 1 wood storage tray, 12 place settings, 5 serving pieces. Each place setting consists of: place fork; salad fork; place knife; place spoon; teaspoon. Service set consists of: sugar spoon; butter knife; cold meat fork; serving spoon; pierced serving spoon. 65 pieces total.
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