International Silver Simplicity 53-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set with Serving Utensil Set, Service for 8

As mentioned by at least one other reviewer, our household had been mysteriously plaqued by the strange disappearance of kitchen utensils. Recently the rate at which the spoons & forks evaporated seemed to be increasing at an alarming rate. This nicely priced flatware set appeared to be a suitable short term solution to restore our flatware inventory to normalcy.This set is so much more than we were expecting, based on the product's description and some reviews. No, they don't bend easily, they're a nice medium weight and arrived in pristine condition. The finish seems nice & smooth and it would seem unlikely to ever rust or corrode, unless you use acid rather than normal tap water for normal cleaning. This is an extremely well made & subtley attractive set.Another piece of good news; we've identified the perpatrator responsible for the missing pieces. As I strongly believed all along, it was the same culprit responsible for the ongoing epedimic of lost single socks in our neighborhood. These shiny new tools now reside peacefully in our kitchen drawer, knowing they've found a good, permanent home.If you've had to deal with a similar situation or just need a new set of very nice flatware, I strongly recommend this product. Not to mention, it's another great Amazon value.

After shopping and debating for days, weeks even over what flatware to order for my new place I went with the simplicity and quality offered by this set. I read reviews carefully and overall, agreed that for the cost and workmanship these would do just fine.Likes:One solid piece, which is nice because the chance of rusting is less likely.Good weight and feel.Simple design.Ample place settings and sizes of flatware is not too small or large.Serving/hostess pieces set is nice as well.Dislike:None so far. Have been washing and using for a week with no problems both dishwasher and by hand. (No lemon detergent.)The bonus steak knives are of the expected quality of free add-on's; flimsy, fairly cheap, usable. (But they sure came in handy since I haven't ordered a new set yet)*If you're buying this set for the steak knives you're in the wrong place .*Maybe when I make my next move to a house I can justify a $80-100+ set, this is exactly what I was looking for a needed.

Nice sturdy utensils. Great value for the price, for standard flat wear, especially for the amount in this set.

I purchased this flatware set in 2012 when I first moved out on my own. Set itself is still in good condition after 10 years of daily use! I am just now retiring it. Sturdy, durable & light weight. Nothing too ornate so will coordinate with any plate settings. Some steak knives got rusty, hence 4 stars overall. I recommend!

This is a very nice set (still can't believe the value/price I got it at) - full service for 8, plus steak knives (these are "okay" - not great steak knives), and some extra service utensils. Very happy with this purchase. The set is sturdy, I run them through the dishwasher (but don't use a drying cycle, prefer to open the door and let air dry). I like the simplicity yet slight elegance of the design. The weight is perfect (not too thin like a few plain-stamped pieces I have, and not too heavy like some decorative pieces I have had). Very happy with this set.

International flatware has long enjoyed a reputation for quality materials and workmanship, beginning when they sold sterling silver flatware many years ago. They have certainly lived up to that reputation with this fine stainless flatware set. The pieces are sturdy, have enough weight to feel comfortable in the hand and with knife blades sharp enough to cut most meats without needing a special knife for the purpose. They are well balanced in the hand, have a gorgeous sheen and a simple pattern thaat would fit in with the finest china and crystal as easily as sterling without the work of maintaining the sterling. I would happily recommend this flatware to anyone needing new flatware. I am sure I will be using it for years to come and will probably even be able to pass it down to my daughter for her table. The price is quite reasonable for the number of pieces in the set.

This set is inexpensive, so I feel badly downrating it. It's a traditional style which is hard to find, so if this is your budget perhaps you want this for your DR table. But I have been buying this style since I was married in the 1980s. My other sets were by Retroneu ( from Bloomingdales) and Wallace and International. They were nice and heavy, looked close to real silver. Apparently the good ones are 18/08 or 18/10 stainless. This very lightweight set is, I think, 18/0. You can feel the difference. Apparently Wallace still makes this 18/10, so after sending this back to Amazon I ordered it from Mikassa. But it is much, much, much more expensive. And I haven't seen it yet to know if I will like it. The photo looks the same, but customer service at Mikassa told me the Wallace Baguette seems to look the same as this but is heavier.These utensils are, as I said, very thin and lightweight. The stainless knife handles are almost as thin as cardboard, less than 1/8 inch thick. The steak knives are very nice. I should give credit for that. The serving pieces are excellent also. But the forks, spoons, etc. are quite thin. But maybe they dishwash well, and perhaps there is some advantage to being lightweight. Maybe they are long lasting which I would not know, as I just ordered the set. This may be a decent set for some people.

Great value and a clean, elegant style! I have received many compliments on this flatware!Can't beat the price!! The transaction was swift and problem free. Thank you!