The first number is the percentage of chromium in the flatware and the second is the percentage of nickel.
Best stainless steel flatware brands.
Choosing a flatware or silverware set can be tricky.
The majority of modern flatware is made from stainless steel but not all stainless steel flatware is created equal.
It should be marked either 18 10 18 8 or 18 0.
3 mikasa 5061639 cocoa blossom 65 piece 18 10 stainless steel flatware set.
Of stainless steel commonly used for flatware.
When it comes to stainless steel flatware there are three varieties.
For a heavy duty set of cutlery with a feminine edge the mikasa cocoa blossom 65 piece flatware set exhibits a flair of craftsmanship.
18 10 18 8 and 18 0.
On top of choosing between the variety of flatware designs and types of steel on the market you re also tasked with figuring out aesthetics budget and the number of place settings you will need.
We spent 160 hours researching flatware and testing 200 individual utensils to find the best flatware set for most people.