Customer Reviews

Cambridge Silversmiths Carnival 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I guess these would be OK to take on a picnic or a packed lunch, but they are just too light for me to feel comfortable using them every day at home. The plastic is much lighter than the stainless, thus they feel 'unbalanced' and insubstantial. I wanted flatware that's not "flat," but this, although cute looking, just doesn't fit the bill. This has put me off any flatware with plastic handles. You get what you pay for.

After a few months use the forks, spoons, and knifes got REALLY dull, rust starting appearing and they started falling apart. I had to replace them with good quality SOLID metal ones. :(

I got these because they were inexpensive and didn't have the uncomfortable sharp edges that the inexpensive metal sets had, and because the colorful aspect was appealing. They're mostly usable, but they have some unfortunate flaws. The worst thing I've found is that the (hollow) plastic portion gets liquid trapped inside it, so you have to be careful when washing the pieces so that you don't wind up flavoring foods with soap. For the same reason, the teaspoons are not appropriate for use in tea or coffee. Also, as another reviewer noted, none of the utensils feel well-balanced. I've had the set for a little over three years now; it does show small spots of rust, particularly around the base of the knife blades, but for the most part it's held up reasonably well. If I were buying a new set, I wouldn't buy this one again--I'd go for metal.

I bought this flatware set because it had vibrant colors and would match my dinnerware set. Also I would know instantly if I threw away the flatware by mistake when clearing away the dishes. It is easy to see which spoons or forks were missing instantly by looking at the hanging rack that comes with it. Unfortunately, the silver ball on the end of the flatware is made of plastic and with little use cracked and came off easily. The silver ball on the tip had to be made of metal and secured much better so it wouldn't have cracks. Now I have to prop it up on the rack instead of have it hanging with the rest of the flatware from the set. Otherwise it is comfortable to use, grips easily in your hand. Just wished they would have used better material it doesn't last long, good idea just not quality product.

I've had this set for around 6 months now. Two pieces, a spoon and a fork have already broken. Much of it has to do with the tiny plastic balls at the top of the flatware. I will not buy this set again.
It looks adorable, however, for everyday use, it's no good. They will look beautiful for about 3 months and then start to break and the silver on the top will wear off and the colors will become dull and lifeless. I suggest buying a different set.

I ordered this item for a Christmas gift for my son. When it was received, three of the little silver knobs on the ends of the flatware were missing. I contacted the seller, and they replaced those items right away!! I was really impressed! I thought I would probably have to return the entire order but no - they just shipped the individual items needed to correct. And my son and his wife JUST LOVED the flatware. Thank you very much. Mary Ashford

Not too happy with the bad packaging of this product. The little silver pearls on the end come off too easily. I had five rolling around loose in the plastic container. The flatware is hanging on a silver metal frame, that I thought added to the chance for damage instead of preventing it as the items are hard to get off the frame.
I didn't bother returning this, I just jammed the pearls back in place. I know to be careful in handling, but they will do for everyday eating. You wouldn't want these for a formal setting anyway.

This set is disappointing, at best. The little silver balls are molded plastic and arrived with sharp little plastic points on them, the coloring of the plastic doesn't match the picture, the 'red' looks more like an ugly brown. Not satisfied with this set.

I purchased this flatware along with the Corelle Livingware Memphis 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 for my daughter's first apartment. Both go together well.

Flatware is holding up nicely to daily hand washings. Looks nice when stored. Her kitchen is small with few drawers so she keeps these hung on their rack in the cabinet next to her dishes. It suits her lifestyle nicely, looks good and does the job.

I am not fond of the tapered handles with ball at the end (necessary to hang on the rack) but she loves the feel and convenience.

My only wish is that the set was something more along the lines of primary colors...blue, red, green, yellow, orange. That would go so much better with my dishes.