Stainless Steel Flatware

Style Your Table

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
By silver
Style Your Table

If you love the unique and modern, check out this new design and color in stainless flatware. The work of a third-generation, family-run business, Almoco Flatware has a gently curved shape that fits comfortably in your hand.  The classic pattern satisfies the need for a simple and timeless aesthetic… And it is dishwasher safe! Available at Design... »

Stainless Flatware – Replacing the Family Silver?

Monday, September 4, 2006
By silver
Stainless Flatware – Replacing the Family Silver?

For hundreds of years, families have treasured the silver flatware passed down from Mom or Grandma. There is a relative newcomer catching up and on its way to becoming one of America’s favorite family heirlooms. This new family heirloom is the stainless steel flatware set your mother or grandmother passed down to you. Just as... »

Frostfire Quantities Dwindle

Wednesday, April 12, 2006
By SilverCollect
Frostfire Quantities Dwindle

Retired in 2005, the Frostfire stainless steel flatware pattern was produced for 20+ years by Oneida Community. This simple, yet very elegant pattern features a satin-finish handle, and is among the most popular flatware patterns. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find certain pieces and brand new stock is going fast. If you need... »

How to Care for Stainless Steel Flatware

Monday, April 10, 2006
By silver

What is Stainless? Stainless flatware is most commonly either 18/8 or 18/10 stainless steel. Some stainless flatware compounds contain varying amounts of chromium and some contain nickel. Better flatware brands are made from steel containing both chromium and nickel. The 18 in 18/8 and 18/10 means the steel contains 18% chromium in combination with... »