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FLATWARE
FLATWARE BUY IN G G U ID E
Stainless steel flatware is available in two qualities: 18/0 or 18/10. You may come across another one called 18/8, but this is actually identical to 18/10. These designations refer to the percentages of chromium and nickel in the stainless steel alloy. The “18” refers to 18% chromium which is added to the steel mix to give it stainless properties and strength. The “10” refers to nickel, which gives a soft, silvery sheen
and increases the rust-resistance of the alloy. A “0” indicates that nickel is not a part of the stainless steel alloy. 18/0 is much less expensive
than 18/10. 18/10 gives greater protection against corrosion and has a softer shine. Keep in mind that these numbers do not refer to the
weight of the stainless. Both grades of stainless steel are fully dishwasher-safe.
FLATWARE W E IG HT D E SC R IPTIO N S
Medium Weight: The lightest flatware that we handle. This is primarily called medium weight flatware in the industry but it can also be
called economy weight. This is the stuff that is bendable in your hand but used by the value minded buyer.
Heavy Weight: What commercial made flatware used to be like years ago – very durable, not easily bent, but still makes for a nice presentation.
Extra Heavy Weight: Considered our premium grade flatware. This is the level of quality that you will see at most finer restaurants and
hotels. This is very durable. It feels very sturdy in your hand and is very difficult to bend. It is the nicest level of flatware that you can buy
next to silverplate. You also have the advantage of the 18% chrome alloy, which makes for easy cleaning.
STYLE
DESCRIPTION
Teaspoon
The classic teaspoon is part of most traditional place settings. It is used for a
wide variety of items from co昀昀ee and tea, to desserts, cereal, and soup. It is
what most people envision when they think of a spoon.
Dessert Spoon
A dessert spoon is similar in size and shape to a soup spoon (often larger
than a teaspoon, too). It has a wide, deep, oval-shaped bowl.
Tablespoon
A tablespoon resembles a traditional teaspoon in shape, but is much larger.
Tablespoons are mainly used as serving utensils for bowls placed in the
middle of the table.
Soup Spoon
A soup spoon has a wider and deeper oval-shaped bowl than a tablespoon,
so it can hold more liquid. It has a similar overall shape.
Demitasse
Spoon
A demitasse spoon is similar in shape to a standard teaspoon, but generally
has a longer handle and a slightly smaller bowl. It’s designed to stir co昀昀ee
drinks served in small quantities such as espresso or cappuccino.
Bouillon Spoon
A bouillon spoon is another type of soup spoon. Bouillon spoons are generally smaller than a regular soup spoon and have a round bowl.
Iced Tea Spoon /
Soda Spoon
This spoon generally has a long, thin handle and a small, oval-shaped bowl.
It’s great for stirring tall drinks, milk shakes, and root beer 昀氀oats.
Dinner Fork
The all-purpose dinner fork is part of almost all traditional place settings. It
is usually used for the main course. In many casual or quick-serve restaurants, this may be the only fork used. Most dinner forks have four tines, but
some only have three, depending on the pattern.
Cocktail /
Oyster Fork
This small fork is suitable for small appetizers such as cheese cubes, olives,
and oysters.
Dessert Fork
A dessert fork and a salad fork are sometimes used interchangeably, even
though true dessert forks are slightly smaller and thinner than a salad fork.
It is mainly used for eating desserts such as cake or pie.
Salad Fork
A salad fork is smaller than a traditional dinner fork, and is most often used
for eating salads or smaller items such as sliced fruit. It may also be used
as a dessert fork, even though a true dessert fork is even smaller and more
thinly-built.
European
Dinner Fork
A European dinner fork is generally larger and heavier than a traditional
dinner fork. It is usually used during formal occasions and can be found in
many higher-end restaurants.
European
Dinner Knife
A European dinner knife is nearly a third larger and heavier than a traditional dinner knife. It is most often used in formal occasions and is found in
many higher-end restaurants.
Butter Knife
A butter knife typically has a dull edge with a rounded point. This design
makes it suitable for spreading jam or butter onto soft foods like rolls, muf昀椀ns, or toast.
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