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Knork Matte 20-Piece Flatware Set

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The description for this product is incorrect. Knork makes either an 18/0 or 18/10. For this price, this is the 18/0. The other is twice as expensive. I own this product in the latter, better quality version and love it. I am sure the 18/0 is fine as well, but people should be informed about their flatware before buying. I like the weight of the product, the ergonomic feel in my hand, and most of all...MY SILVERWEAR DOESN'T BEND! Held up to my old stuff, there is a clear difference in the luster. But don't take my word for it....


From FoodServiceWarehouse.com:

If a product has the number 18/10 located in its spec, there is 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel content. If the product has an 18/0 construction, there is 18 percent chromium with zero nickel matter. The 18/10 and 18/0 specifications are simply figures that illustrate the percentages of chromium and nickel content present in the stainless steel. Chromium is a hard metallic substance that helps increase product hardness. Nickel is defined as a silvery metallic element that helps resist corrosion.

18/10
* Brilliant luster
* Rust-resistant material
* Durable construction
* Easy to maintain
18/0
* Soft shine
* Zero nickel content
* Economical design
* Subject to staining

For years I have heard my husband's complaints about our cutlery. "It's off balance, it falls off the plate, it falls out of my hand..." Kind of tongue-in-cheek, my sister and I were looking online for cutlery for the disabled (no, he isn't) and came across the 'Knork' cutlery. I ordered this set and now my husband won't use anything else. I have to say I like it too. It has a silky finish and a good weight. The fact that one utensil can serve for most meals is a bonus, but I especially like the way it looks. I can heartily recommend it!

We first encountered Knork flatware at a local restaurant. We then purchased 3 sets and are very happy with the quality and functionality of the flatware. You can cut a steak with the fork. The ergonomics are great. Nice, substaintial, heavy feel. A high quality product.

I first bought 4 Knorks - I absolutely love them so I bought a full set and absolutely LOVE them too. What AWESOME silverware!!! VERY STURDY. I cannot stand wimpy silverware. In fact I have been know to take forks especially out of the box to see if they bend. I won't buy they if they are wimpy. KNORKS are not wimpy they are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

I have purchase these directly through Knork.net, and got the 18/0 Satin Finish sets (x2).

Looking at their video and how they describe the no need for knife was the thing that really made me wanted these flatware. Very excited from the looks of it because it looks high quality.

I was very very disappointed when these went through the first wash cycle. Right out of the box, straight into my new dish washer (installed 2 days prior). Used Finish dish washing detergent, and had Jet Dry in also. When it was finish, I took the flatware out. It was still hot to the touch. What I saw amazed me. 3 out of the 2 sets (2 spoon and a fork) had rust stain on them. Wasn't there when it went in, but there when it came out. Used a cotton cloth to try to remove as much as possible. Have permanent stain on them now. 2 weeks in, spotted another spoon with the same issue. Been a Knork owner for 2 months now, and still spotting these issues once in a while and needed polishing after wash to remove these stains. For the price, I could have gone to Target and gotten something for $20 and would last longer than this. (Actually previous set was from Target (~$22) and lasted 5 years before seeing any issues).

I would not recommend this product to anyone because of my experience. But I can not discount the fact that the forks can cut through steak by rocking it back and forward. And I am sure this idea will be copied by some other brand and sells it at a fraction of the price. Wait for that.

While the 18/0's have no nickel to prevent corrosion, my 20 piece Knorks have never rusted. Of course, it helps that I don't leave my dirty flatware lying in pools of dirty water in my sink! If you're lazy, you might want to go with the 18/10's. For those of you who clean as you go, these are just fine. Clean them before you go to bed, place them in your rack and they'll go rust free forever.

Being that the chromium gives the flatware its hardness, you will find the 18/0's just as sturdy and hefty as the 18/10's. I prefer the matte finish so shine is not an issue (yeah, the nickel in the 18/10's impart a brilliance that the 18/0's lack). While the $80 price range isn't awful, you can find a better deal from time to time. I found mine for almost half the regular price. Sometimes you just get lucky!

The description claims this product is 18/8 Stainless steel. Knork does not make such a product, you will receive
18/0 Stainless steel that will get rust spots rather quickly as all the low grade Chinese stainless does.