The Best Flatware Sets | America's Test Kitchen
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
- Good flatware can’t make your food taste better-but it will make your meals a lot more enjoyable.
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When I married I did not pick out fine chine or silver plated flatware. I've picked Oneida stainless flatware & I still love it. My pattern has long been discontinued but I found used sets on ebay. It's cleaned in the dishwasher & survived 44 years of real living.
I have an very modest Oneida set my mother gave me when I moved out of the house at 18, it had been with her since before I was born, and with me for 20+ years, and going strong.
They is website that carriers old patterns. Mine was discontinued as well
Replacements ltd
I got my Oneida Communityware "Venetia", for a wedding gift in 1970! Still looks brand new. Goes in the dishwasher every day!
@@deborahperez2312 Yes, thank you I know of that company. I was able to get multiple place settings & accessories cheaper through ebay.
Love how you made choosing flatware so much more than just about style - you've got us all thinking about comfort and functionality now!
I have an 90+ year old silverplate set that I adore. (Yes, I handwash but it takes maybe an extra minute a day? And I *maybe* polish once a year. They are surprisingly durable & get used for EVERYTHING everyday.) Very comfortable in the hand & very pretty. PLUS(!!!) they were designed with a bunch of specialty things. You haven't lived until you've set a table with luncheon forks & knives, stirred tea with a 5 o'clock spoon, or eaten pie with a pastry fork. There are ~10 different spoons per place setting (which, yes, is quite a silly number) & at least half a dozen each of forks & knives.
Basic setting pieces are common online & if bought in lots from people clearing out their attics old silverplate is comparable in price to most stainless.
I agree! The old silver plate sets knock it out of the park for me for the same reasons...I have a set from 1910 that I bought at an estate sale for $70, service for 12, with luncheon forks, cream soup and regular soup spoons, etc. They are very well balanced, smooth edges, and look glorious... polishing? I only have to do quarterly at most. They go in the dishwasher (mustn't let them rub against stainless), and set a beautiful table. I have only ever eaten with silver plate (Mom's influence), and there are folks who believe eating with silver is healthier...I don't know, but I love the history and practicality of this set. And sooo much less expensive in $$ and conservation of resources.
I have had the runner up set for a few years now, I do use a dishwasher, they've held up great. Love them.
Another minor issue that I learned the hard way, and it doesn't sound like they considered in their testing, is that knives are also used for spreading condiments. The flatware that I otherwise love has very stylized, triangular knife-blades ( wide at the base and narrow at the tip ), which makes it very difficult to use them to put butter on my toast or mustard on my sandwiches. Just something else to think about before you commit to buying a set, that didn't cross my mind until I actually experienced it first hand.
I've switched to just using the back of a spoon for this. So much more control, more space to spread, and a more comfortable grip! It it in a jar? Scoop it out, then spread it with the back. Butter, peanut butter, jelly, anything!
I have a set of Oneida that I love. It's very heavy, very sturdy. One thing I hadn't considered though - if you drop a utensil on your plate, you will make the entire household jump 😄
I bought oneida several years ago and loved it. Now that the kids are older and moved out I was considering other set, thanks so much for this!
Another vote for Liberty Tabletop. Oneida's sets are hit-and-miss, but all of LT's are 18/10 and high quality. Plus, made in the USA and still competitively priced. Glad to see they at least got a recommendation.
Yes. It's my favorite.
Love the Annapolis set. Was livid when my roommate took a fork with them when they moved out.
@@jakeverheyen3718 Oh no! I liked the cheapish set (Oneida, I think!) we got on clearance when we were in college. I'm not big on change, so I was worried when my ex told me she was leaving -- I mean, not JUST about the silverware, but I am picky about it. So I know upset I would have been. Luckily, I bought the Liberty set, loved them immediately, and said, "No problem, you can have ALL our old silverware if you want."
Agreed. And its made by Sherrel, the last flatware manufacturer in the US.
I admire Liberty for remaining in the USA but I can't say their flatware is competitively priced. It's very expensive. There are still some high quality imported flatware available that's not made in China. Oneida's top lines are still very nice although now made in Vietnam of 18/10 stainless. I recently added to my old USA collection in the Marquette pattern.
I got a set of Oneida flatware based on a friend's recommendation because I wanted a lot of pieces for a good value. I've been using my set pretty much every day for... I don't know how many years now. I'm very happy with them.
I love my Oneida, both the set I've used daily for decades and in the dishwasher, and some Oneida pieces I recently bought that are made in Vietnam of 18/10 stainless. Not all the imported flatware is crap made in Chine. You just have to look for the top lines. They make all different quality and price levels..
I like Dansk.
I've had mine for over a quarter of a century, use it every single day, and it still looks brand new!
I'm still using my Lagostina stainless steel set that my parents bought for me in the late 1990s before I went away for university. 20 odd years later, and I'm still using them. Love them!
I went to a very nice restaurant and took pictures of the flatware I really liked, it's probably less expensive to get quality and shop at a restaurant supply.
Love Fortessa. Elegant design, solid weight, good balance, quality. It's why fine restaurants have them.
I have an 8 place set of Oneida Paul Revere flatware (includes the serving pieces). Very satisfied with the quality.
I wish they would touch on durability. In recent years, a lot of the name-brand flatware companies have been putting out inferior steel, Oneida and Mikasa especially, that start rusting and pitting almost immediately.
You have to watch the grade. Oneida’s 18/10 heirloom sets will outlive many of us. However, they do sell 18/0 and that both bends and rusts much more easily. Read your box.
I have found the same thing on other brand name of 18/10. I’m so happy I bought my sets over 35 years ago.
I bought Oneida flatware that people said rusted on Amazon and it wasn't rust at all, it may have been something on the surface from the manufacturing process, but it came off in the dishwasher after a few uses if I noticed it on pieces at all.
@@thomaslaraa - *have
Oneida has different quality and price levels. They make some cheap stuff now but they also still make some high quality flatware in the old Community and Heirloom lines, although it is now made in Vietnam of 18/10 stainless. I just ordered some new Oneida Marquette and i can't tell any difference in the quality from my old USA pieces so far. Time will tell but it's still beautiful flatware. You just have to find the top end lines.
For me, one of the most important feature I wanted was that it is stackable for easy storage (small home and all that). Meaning they have to be flat
Oneida is the best, IMO. Our wedding set from 1992 is growing strong.
I've had mine since the 80s, use it daily and put it in the dishwasher, and it's still beautiful. Oneida is still my favorite. Their top lines are now made in Vietnam of 18/10 stainless, not in China. You just have to look for the top lines of their old patterns which are still high quality.
I love that u test everything we use in the kitchen!, Oneida forever
My personal favorite are Knork. Better for everyday use flatware. The pieces have a nice heft to them. They don't feel flimsy.
I have those as well and they are the most ergonomic flatware I've used. Love them.
Too bad the links don't take you to the right sets.
Yea, I heard the Winner was the .... "Our Table...something something" and none of the links take me to it.
The article states Crate and Barrel, which is where the first link takes you. (Second one is def wrong). I'm wondering if "Our Table" is a brand that makes flatware for C&B? Or if they just said the wrong thing in the video?
"Our overall favorite flatware set has been discontinued. In its place, we recommend the Crate and Barrel Caesna Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Place Setting, which includes four five-piece place settings."
Our Table was a Bed Bath and Beyond brand, so since they went belly up....oof
@@alysonmarie :But the set on the C&B site wasn't even the one they were recommending. 😠
I live in Canada. I found the best flatware in Superstore. They are open stock. The package are anywhere from 1 piece to 3 pieces per pack depending on what you are buying.
When I saw the notification, I wondered if I'd want to upgrade my flatware after seeing it. I kind of do, but not at those price points. I like having 8 sets (I can go through a lot of spoons), but even the best buy is too expensive for just one person at the dinner table every day.
I have Liberty USA flatware. I think it looks great and is great quality. I wish they'd mentioned that. Also, it's made in the USA!
As others have stated, the links provided ARE NOT the links for the flatware suggested. Please fix. 😊
My favorite flatware is from Liberty Tabletop. It is pricey, but it is made in America and they have many different styles. I am only sorry that I didn't purchase it sooner.
My favorite is COLONIAL style. I LOVE forks w 3 tines. I like spoons w deep bowls, also called 'FIG' spoons because if you hold the spoon up the silhouette mimics a fig.
For such a recent video, has the top pick already been discountinued?
Both the top pick on the ATK website and the link in the description go to the Crate and Barrel Caesna Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Place Setting. The note about the overall favorite flatware set on the ATK website is from August 2023.
They often take short clips from older full episodes and post them on RUclips.
@@sandrah7512 well they could have made sure they were still available before posting
@@Imthefake Generally speaking these reviews are much better for understanding what to shop for rather than immediately rushing to buy the winner, though its much harder with flatware specifically since you can't test them personally.
I have had Reed and Barton stainless set for more than 30 years, still using them.
This is a weird one because it's so personal!
That being said, I'd love plates next.
That’s a good idea specifically, I’d like them to compare the benefits of either round or square plates
@@beckycaughel7557 I've got square plates. They're a PITA.
@@sethzard it took me a while to figure out what you meant by PITA but then I got it!
I recommend Corelle frost white dinnerware. They stack thin and don't have glaze defects because they're glass
@@rockyvillano777 💯! I absolutely love my Corelle frost white sets
I have my oneida set or most of it from 1978. Its now in our motorhome going strong. As our household expanded I started shopping at a resturant supply store. So much cheaper. You purchase in quantities of 12, pick just what you will use, so extra forks, spoons etc. also had matching serving pieces which had to be ordered but no extra charge. I like white plates etc, so i also ordered those and serving dishes. for holidays, I add splashes of colored plates. 200 for everything and its been 20 years and everything has held up to heavy use.
Cutlery made for the restaurant industry is very durable but I don't care for the trend of very long utensils.
@@karmelicanke I found both serving length and cooking length in matching pieces. If matching is what you want maybe inquire whats available before purchasing. I started 20 years ago at both places and mine are still produced and easily sourced at either. Bonus to acquiring in this way...we use alot of forks and spoons, so I purchased 24 pieces versus a standard set. They are sold al la cart in sets of 12 forks spoons knives etc. Plates and serving bowls (ceramic) most tolerate oven temps and should have a rating. Restaurant webstore online also carries more options
@@1ladybug558 Thanks for sharing your experience and practicality, a good example for me.😄
For longevity, make sure all steel is 18/10 stainless. It'll be stamped with "18/10" on each piece. This is the highest quality stainless steel for consumer/commercial (non-industrial) use.
LOOK CAREFULLY, I've seen flatware that says 18/0 on it. That's 18-ZERO rather than 18-TEN.
If American made means anything to you, Liberty Tabletop is the only flatware still made in the U.S. I purchased a set of their Annapolis Flatware years ago and I'm still really happy with it.
I buy a brand called Arthur Price. Reasonably priced and excellent quality. It has been through the dishwasher a zillion times and comes sparkling clean everytime. I would say it’s equivalent to my mums posh silver service
Without watching all the video yet, my favorite is still Oneida if it's their current top-end lines that are 18/10 and currently made in Vietnam, or their old 18/8 and 18/10 lines. . My old USA Oneida in the Community quality set has been used daily and washed in the dishwasher for decades and still looks beautiful. It's plenty heavy enough and is well balanced. Unfortunately it's a discontinued pattern but many of their old Community and Heirloom patterns are still available in 18/10 stainless, You just have to find them. They make several different quality and price levels so read the product info. i recently added to my old USA Oneida Marquette pattern and I'm pleased with the Vietnam 18/10 quality so far.
Liberty Tabletop bought Oneida's old NY factory and they are the only current USA maker of flatware. Most of theirs is VERY expensive and the pattern selection is not all that great, imo, unless you like the very plain patterns. You can order three sample pieces for $10 including shipping. I've ordered six but haven't received them yet. I don't really like the patterns, though. They need to work on their designs. Apparently their quality is top notch, but you'll pay for Made in USA..
Who says you need matching flatware, eh?
In our house we have and enjoy our eclectic mish-mash of mixed flatware collected over the years. We never really felt the need to live by a single style or look and simply added new pieces as needed.
We've long figured that spoons would inevitably be lost at school or work, or older pieces broke from misuse or were terribly bent out of whack by kids, and so we'd buy whatever we thought looked nice or felt comfortable along the way.
Nobody says you need matching flatware, just like nobody says it can’t match. How would you propose ATK test mismatched flatware?
Ours is a mix too. From the various restaurants I worked at while in high school.
So your drawers look like a hot mess, got it. Wonder what the rest of the 'eclectic' house looks like.
@@BlindWatchMakers, so anyone who likes something you don't is deserving of insult. Got it.
I think that’s a great idea! It’s not like we live in Downton Abbey.
In my opinion, the most important part about flatware is if it can be run through the dishwasher
There are multiple important parts that all have to be there. They have to be dishwasher safe, strong, balanced, have a good feel in the hand and the style has to be something you are happy to look at for 25+ years. I can't believe some of this horrible stuff gets manufactured and sold, TBH.
Why wouldn't it be able to go through the dishwasher?
I have Oneida and it's very comfortable. However, I tried to match it years later, and the newer set is not as weighty and the salad forks are the size of my older dinner forks and the newer dinner forks are laughably huge!
David Mellor in England makes some gorgeous flatware. Expensive but gorgeous.
I’ve had the same silverware (not silver, of course) since 1981 when I moved out of my parent’s house. Still going strong, even with daily dishwasher use. My only complaint is that many pieces have gotten lost over the years, probably thrown into the trash by mistake.
The links do not align with the video recommendations.
Cambridge is my current fave
Links do not take you to the correct product. Our Table Cecil Satin 45 piece flatware set.
"Our overall favorite flatware set has been discontinued. In its place, we recommend the Crate and Barrel Caesna Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Place Setting, which includes four five-piece place settings."
@@seikibrian8641
They made this update August 2023 yet still decided to post (repost?) this video at the end of April 2024 -- what a shoddy review video!
@@MM-jf1me Yes, this short video is a clip from a full episode that was recorded in 2022 for airing in the 2023 season. I don't think they should post such old material without putting a disclaimer before the clip, but that's what they do.
@@seikibrian8641: The video came out TODAY....April 30, 2024. So if the products aren't available WHY post the video at all? Ridiculous waste of time.
These guys really need to clean up their video management process, this is not the first time they have “recommended” products that are discontinued. At a minimum they should add that note to the video description.
Is the “Our Table” Cecil satin a Brand name? I am not finding the product.
One thing I like about this is that people who manufactured these can watch and learn how to better serve the consumer
Not sure of the brand, but I ordered my cutlery (service for 12 plus serving pieces) for 99 bucks on sale from Horchow about 30 years ago. It still looks great and performs like it should. Since I'm well past retirement age, its probably the last set I'll ever have.
Can’t find the winning set anywhere. Seems it was made by or for Bed Bath and Beyond. It’s not on their website. 😕 I’m needing new flatware too and this seemed perfect. Guess I’ll try the Oneida.
Are your links in the description correct?
I guess this video is old. I know the winning set in the video has been discontinued. I'd love to know if the current link for "winning set" has actually been tested and approved.
"Our overall favorite flatware set has been discontinued. In its place, we recommend the Crate and Barrel Caesna Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Place Setting, which includes four five-piece place settings."
Mad respect for his correct use of “compris”.
Oops. Comprise.
The links for the winning set and Best Buy in the description do not match the names he talks about in the video 🤔
I really wish someone would find an electroplating technique that would actually survive years of dishwasher use, so you could get brass colored or black colored utensils, but it looks like only silver works
The problem isn't the technique, it's that the outer plating is so thin that the metal just wears off, especially with a soft metal like gold. Steel and silver flatware aren't plated, they're solid metal. You could use glass or copper utensils. Or titanium or aluminum, which can be anodized for a durable coating of different colors, or other metals. Or plastic, but I wouldn't choose plastic.
Other than decoration, aesthetics, and form, the choice of material should be determined by practical concerns like weight, ease of cleaning/hygiene, durability, taste (many materials affect the taste of food), and the antimicrobial self-cleaning ability of some metals (by the ogliodynamic effect), most famously silver.
I've always wanted a gold-plated spoon and fork for my own use. Expense aside, gold is an ideal material: unlike silver or steel, it's completely tasteless. Unlike steel, it's also mildly antimicrobial. But gold is soft and will wear, so I'd have to gently hand-wash every time and even anything covered in gold leaf or electroplating that I'm regularly washing with a sponge is going to remove the gold eventually.
Growing up we lived near Oneida where the Oneida flatware was actually made. I think (and may very well be wrong) that it is now made in Vietnam
Their top lines are now made in Vietnam and it is still high quality 18/10 stainless, not crap made in China. Oneida sells several different quality and price levels; you have to find their top lines which are available in some of the old USA Oneida patterns. I recently added to my old Marquette pattern and I'm pleased with the new pieces so far.
The links are incorrect, It took me to $170 Caesna Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Set.
"Our overall favorite flatware set has been discontinued. In its place, we recommend the Crate and Barrel Caesna Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Place Setting, which includes four five-piece place settings."
@@seikibrian8641 .. So a video published "2 hours ago" is recommending something that's already "discontinued." That's brilliant.
I'll just roll with some Ikea ones thank you.
I was unable to find where to purchase the Our Table Cecil Satin.
My only criticism is using the flatware knives for meat. I assume anything shaped like a butter knife is pretty much that and steak knives are a completely different utensil.
May depend on the person or region too.
A micro-serrated knife can spread butter too, though. If one can do both, and the other can only do one, then the more versatile has an obvious advantage. They're looking at sets. One set has more useful tools that do more jobs. The other may require you to buy other utensils. It's less complete.
A dinner knife or "place knife" is not a butter knife, it's an all-purpose knife, so being able to cut meat is important. As Adam says, though, if you eat a lot of steak, having dedicated steak knives is also good. An actual butter knife is a smaller knife that goes on the butter dish, or on the bread & butter plate if you have enough of them for each place setting. To be really precise, there is also a difference between a butter knife and a butter spreader, but few sets offer both, so they're most-often used interchangeably. (High-end settings may also offer a dedicated fish knife and fish fork, and even an oyster fork. In times past, there were also ice cream spoons/forks, which were essentially fancy sporks. We mostly use fewer items for more foods nowadays.)
@philobrain flip that around, an actual steak knife can also spread butter, but you also don't need to apply undue force to cut through a meat. Many sets have matching steak knives, I'd just make sure the knife was available before investing in 8-12 settings. I'd also see what other items were available for the set. It's like purchasing pans, it's an investment that can last a really long time, so showing 2 knives both working poorly wasn't a big selling point for me.
Yep, we have a full set of 8 Henckels stainless steel steak knives that go on the table, anytime meat is being served. Had them for decades and they still look like new.
What I miss are sets that came with iced tea spoons. They are a necessity in warm weather states.
Yes, I haven’t seen as ice tea spoons in a long time
Agreed! So many sets don't even have iced tea spoons as an additional option -- it's ridiculous! We're down to three iced tea spoons in my household from a flatware set that belonged to my grandmother as our flatware set (and comparable sets at the time I made my purchase) didn't have any iced tea spoons.
Time to start looking for them in the thrift stores/consignment shops.
When I got my Onieda flatware set in the early 1980s I made sure to get a full set of iced tea spoons with it. They still are my favorite spoons today.
@@beckycaughel7557 : I found iced tea sponsor Amazon, but of course they don't match my flatware set.
But how well do the test winners wear? I've replaced my Lennox set's knives twice. Even after hand washing them they pit with oozing brown goo (the high carbon content the manufacturer told me).
When did we start holding utensils in the middle?
Per the article, the Liberty set was also highly recommended. This is the only flatware made in the USA.
Can confirm, it's great stuff. Middle of the price range, too.
Love your vids but not sure why you published this one. Neither recommended set is available for purchase. Would love to see an updated video on this topic
@@sandrah7512 What is the link in the full review?
The video winner doesn’t seem to match the link winner of Crate and Barrel.
I finally found a gorgeous Lenox flatware that I love. Now the pattern is discontinued so I can’t add more.
I'm curious about a third option. These prices are reasonable, but no bargain basement choice?
Good utensils are priceless. I do thrift stores and rarely find any quality flatware in the bins. Why? My take is people will pass along functional things they love to people they love. I love my Oneida.
What about the stainless steel? It should be 18/10 to prevent staining!
I don't know about these, but when I visited my folks in the past, i found the forks too narrow. It made picking up food very difficult, and it took many more forkfuls to eat a meal.
I like to eat with a spork. They're hard to find. I have some from Lufthansa, also the Met or MOMA gift shop used to sell a set.
I’d like to hear some opinions on colored flatware such as black or gold. I’ve redecorated my kitchen with black and white buffalo plaid and have thought about getting a set of black flatware but I’m afraid it won’t hold up well and in less than a year it will be peeling or flaking off. If anybody has any experience using this I’d like to know your opinion.
I tried looking up Our Table Cecil Satin flatware and couldn't find anything. Is it a real thing?
@@sandrah7512 Thanks!
The link for the winning set is incorrect...
I think both links are wrong...
I bought my stainless steel flatware set in 1980 by Oneida for 20 bucks. To buy it now $280 .
Keep it up im inpressed
Wrong links for products
If I could afford it I'd have Christofle, but the classic Oneida is fine for me!
For people who don't have enormous kitchens and enormous drawers, you have to find flatware with smaller handles otherwise they're taking up too much space. Some of the handles are unbelievably bulky or bulbous.
Try german brand WMF and it will not disappoint you for decades.
huh, weird that you didn't have any fork findings - that's what I notice most when restaurants have bad ones that neither spear or shovel food well
Yes, what about the forks? Crooked tines on a fork drive me nuts!! That's why I "forked out" for my flatware!
the winning set link takes you to Caesna Mirror 20-Piece Flatware Set, which is not what the vid says...vid says Our Table Cecil Satin
thanks!@@sandrah7512
A warning regarding buying flatware replacements on eBay - knives with beefy handles can be either solid or filled with what honestly seems like drywall mud. Buy solid 💪
They discontinued it
I can’t even find the winning set online!!
No mention of the type of metal, issues with staining and cleaning, durability, or strength.
Links don’t go to the right set.
Oneida is not just an American brand but is made in the US. The more expensive brand is made in Vietnam.
Do some research - Oneida flatware is not made in the USA. The Oneida factory in Sherrill, NY is now owned and operated by Liberty Tabletop (Sherrill Manufacturing) who is the only US manufacturer of stainless flatware. Today's Oneida Limited is so far removed from the Oneida of the past that there is no historical relationship.
I love America's Test Kitchen.!
Thank you for this particular video.
I have hands that have to have specific silverware, and this has helped me greatly to decide which one I need to test out for myself.
Any flatware labeled ‘Oneida Community’ or ‘Oneida Limited’ is no longer made in America. The company went bankrupt years ago after ‘offshoring’ (cheaper)manufacturing. Former executives rescued and revived the company and rebranded it as ‘Liberty Tabletop’…the only tableware made in the USA! Buy American!
Shocked there's no mention of Liberty Flatware. Only flatware made in the US.
They likely don’t give affiliate link kickback payments. Liberty Tabletop is way better quality than what they showed in this video.
@@zoiks6631 I agree. I have a set of Liberty flatware as well. Sooooo much better than the cra*** imports from China.
This is just highlights. The complete scores are on the website, and Liberty Betsy Ross is mentioned, described, and linked to. It's their #2 best buy.
@@ixchelkali I tried to read their full review, but they ridiculously want me to give them my email address, so they can no doubt sell that info for money to go with their affiliate links for their “reviews”. Pass.
@@zoiks6631, America's Test Kitchen paid affiliate links are to the online companies which sell the products, typically Amazon, but also department stores such as Dillard's and cookware retailers like Crate and Barrel. It only makes up a small percentage (7 to 8%) of their income. 60% percent of their income comes from subscriptions. Most of the remaining 40% comes from sales of their books. They don't even have advertisements on their website or in their magazines, though they do have corporate sponsors for their PBS series.
So I doubt that's the reason they didn't mention Liberty in the video. I think it's more likely because it was their #2 best buy, and they only mentioned the #1.
Your links don't match the video...
The links for the winning sets don't match the products named in the video. What gives?
I am SO fussy about flatware. I concur about the sharp handle edges, unbalanced utensils, and knives that couldn't cut white bread. However, a real pet peeve of mine are fork tines that don't pick up a piece of lettuce! Those dull flattened tines defeat the purpose of having a fork!
I think you need to know if the stainless steel chromium/nickle content is 18/10 to judge how well it will stay rust free and highly polished over the years.
Winning set link goes to a Crate & Barrell set. Name does not match the brand they specified in the video.
I have mixed sets of silverware, and I have a few forks and spoons, I absolutely despise. These have a thin round handle and they're very unbalanced.
Henckel ftw
I’ll stick with my Fortresa Bistro.
Just a personal observation... I noticed when Julia was cutting the pieces of meat that she used a "sawing" motion to cut them. Many years ago, in fact decades ago, my Grandfather taught me when cutting steaks, or any meat, to draw the knife across the meat and then raise the knife up from the surface of the meat and return the knife to the beginning of the cut and repeat the "drawing" motion. He also told me that if it takes more than three draws (cuts) across the meat that the meat is not cooked correctly. Since then I vary rarely ever use a "steak knife" to cut my steaks, it just isn't needed. As a side note: whenever I go into a restaurant and the server ask me if I want a steak knife I tell them "If I can't cut the steak with a table knife, then the steak isn't cooked correctly." I've gotten more than a few strange looks when I tell that. :-)
We have a set of Wallace stainless that is not too heavy but just heavy enough! Lol!
The winning set is 20 pieces for $170. I don’t know where they get their prices but they never match when you follow the links. And this is only the day after the video came out that I’m looking.
Reed and Barton fan - they aren't flimsy and won't bend if you dip ice cream
There was a flatware maker a few years ago who didn’t include knives in the set as the forks were designed to be able to use the edge the tines to cut simple cuts of meat and vegetables…does anyone remember this and the name of the company??? 🤔
Le Target or Ikea if you want to get really fancy.
And if you do not want to buy an American made product.