![]() ![]() The 53 sets below include something for most everyone, from traditional silverware, to traditional-looking (silver-colored) flatware made of stainless steel, to some rainbow-colored utensils beloved by writer Chloe Malle, to the official flatware of the 1972 Munich Olympics, which Ngo calls “the Rolls-Royce of cutlery.” Beneath all the sets, there are also standout singles - from soup spoons to knives with circular heads - for those who like to mix and match. If you’re not going with actual silver, we found, it’s best to try pieces made with 18/10 stainless steel - “the safest option if you want heft and something that will stand up to daily abuse,” according to Kelsey Keith, the editorial director for Herman Miller. Dung Ngo, the editor-in-chief of August, a design-and-travel journal and small press, says that stainless steel actually “democratized cutlery for everyone.” Ngo, a flatware collector who runs an Instagram account dedicated to utensils, explains the change from silver to steel followed the advent of the Bauhaus and other early 20th-century design movements that celebrated everyday substances like plywood, plastic, and stainless steel. Most modern flatware is made of stainless steel, making a lot of it more affordable than the silverware of yore. So we decided to piece together a guide that would both help a novice know where to start and surface unusual sets for those who want something beyond the basics for a wedding registry or cutlery-drawer refresh. ![]() There is just a lot to consider: weight, style, materials, dishwashability … and much of it looks so similar. The fork tines had rough edges that caught our mouths.Flatware is not especially easy to shop for online - or in general, for that matter. Oneida Mooncrest 45-Piece Flatware Set, Service This large set includes service for eight and additional serving pieces. ![]() The knife blade isn’t serrated and is set at a flat angle, which made cutting difficult. Knork Original Collection Cutlery Utensils: This set was thick and bulky.LIANYU 20 Piece Silverware Flatware Cutlery Set: The forks, knives and spoons in this set are very thin and light.Henckels Opus Flatware, 45-Piece Set: These pieces performed well, but the thin handles felt a little slight in hand. The smaller spoon is quite tiny and can’t hold a satisfying bite of soup or pudding. Laguiole Jean Dubost 24 Piece Flatware Set: This set’s plastic handles feel inexpensive and brittle.It lost points because it isn’t dishwasher-safe, but could be a good choice for those seeking a pop of color, or a special occasion set you're willing to hand-wash. CB2 20-Piece Essence Brushed Gold Flatware Set: This set is functional and pleasingly heavy.This set was slightly imbalanced, making the pieces feel a little unwieldy. It also appears to no longer be available. Our Table Colby Satin 20-Piece Flatware Set: The spoons and forks felt light in the hand.Serious Eats / Madeline Muzzi The Competition After cleaning, we inspected each item for tarnish or wear. Cleanup Tests: We cleaned each set by hand and ran dishwasher-safe utensils through the dishwasher.User Experience Test: We shared a meal of soup and salad with friends to gather broader feedback on each set.We used each fork to eat a serving of the salad, evaluating how well they stabbed and scooped small pieces, as well as considering the overall experience of using the forks. Salad Test: To test the dinner and salad forks, we prepared a batch of farro salad.Oneida T018FOYF Sant Andrea Scarlatti Oyster/Cocktail Fork - 18/10. Knives were evaluated for function and feel. Oneida T018SITF Sant Andrea Scarlatti Iced Teaspoon - 18/10 Stainless. Chicken Breast Test: To test each set’s knife, we prepared a roasted chicken breast and sliced through it on a dinner plate.Spoons were evaluated for size, function, and balance. Tomato Soup Test: To test the spoons, we poured two ounces of tomato soup into bowls and used each set’s spoon to eat it.We made sure to evaluate how easy each piece of flatware was to use and eat from, as well overall design and cleanup. ![]()
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