Oneida Colonial Boston 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8

by Oneida

Product Features

• 45-piece flatware set, service for 8
• 5-piece service set and 8 each: dinner fork, salad fork, tablespoon, teaspoon, and knife
• Corrosion-resistant 18/0 stainless-steel construction never needs polishing
• Classically simple design; gracefully tapered handles provide a comfortable grip
• Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 3 inches ; 5.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CFLO2
• Item model number: 2750045H
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,799 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #11 in Kitchen & Dining > Tabletop > Flatware > Flatware Sets

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For everyday use or for entertaining, Oneida's Colonial Boston flatware makes a beautifully set table. With service for eight, the 45-piece set includes 8 of each of these: dinner fork, salad fork, tablespoon, teaspoon, and knife. It also includes the following five serving pieces: butter knife, sugar spoon, serving fork and two serving spoons. Colonial styling makes this classic pattern a truly timeless design, and gracefully tapered handles make the utensils comfortable to use. Crafted from corrosion-resistant 18/0 stainless steel, the easy-care set never needs polishing. Dishwasher safe, the set comes backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box?
45-piece set; 8 each: dinner fork, salad fork, tablespoon, teaspoon, and knife; 5 serving pieces: butter knife, sugar spoon, serving fork and 2 serving spoons.

Product Description

Oneida's Colonial Boston has grace, symmetry and simplicity. Colonial styling makes this classic Oneida pattern a truly timeless design. Quality craftsmanship and materials give Colonial Boston the advantage over cheap imitations. This is the real thing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

146 of 148 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, May 5, 2008

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RICHARD THOMAS "An eclectic pleasure seeker" (Cotuit, Cape Cod, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oneida Colonial Boston 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8 (Kitchen)

BUYER BEWARE! These are being offered at a low price because they are actually 18/0 stainless steel, not 18/8 as Amazon specs incorrectly state.

The numbers 18/0 and 18/8 refer to the percentage of content of chromium and nickel. To be classified as stainless steel, the metal must contain at least 11% chromium (no nickel required). Stainless steel used in cookware is normally 18% chromium and 8% to 10% nickel.

Low end stainless steel cookware, mixing bowls, stockpots and accessories are usually 18/0, which are usually not highly polished, and could be subject to some rust spotting.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could give it 3-1/2 stars - okay but not what it was, August 15, 2009

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Sara B. Tarpley "genealogymom" (TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oneida Colonial Boston 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8 (Kitchen)

This is the third time I have purchased this pattern, the first two times having been a number of years ago. It is very similar to my sterling pattern, International's 1810; but as the price of silver increased over the years, I could not afford to add to my sterling. Boston Colonial was attractive and affordable for our growing family.

I went ahead and purchased it again in spite of negative comments here because I needed it for a visit from children and grandchildren. The set is basically attractive, and I have found that differences between the new set and my old set are not readily apparent in normal use. However, I agree with those who are disappointed in the downgrade of this pattern. Pieces feel lighter, particularly the knives, and the effort to make the knife handles look as hefty as their predecessors is unfortunate.

I have had the set only about a month so can't really assess its durability. However, so far I don't notice many scratches; and I am washing it in the dishwasher without seeing any corrosion.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Box says 18/0 not 18/8, January 2, 2008

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GearGeek (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oneida Colonial Boston 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8 (Kitchen)

I ordered this set because Amazon specs say it's 18/8 steel. However, when I received it, the box says 18/0 which is much lower quality. The pieces look really nice, and I wonder if maybe the box is wrong. Can't know so I'm sending it back.