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Junior_Ad2955 t1_j7ci5h7 wrote
Liberty Tabletop is the best
BallsOutKrunked t1_j7crxqr wrote
That's what I went with. USA made if I remember.
Straegen t1_j7nj3e4 wrote
One of the few brands made in the US with US steel. No having to worry about rust in the dishwasher or lead in the steel. The flatware is BIFL. Even their econo-line is fantastic. Not cheap but if you wait for a sale a full set for six people can be found for around fifty bucks.
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j7nlaqc wrote
The only left actually
IndigoRuby t1_j7cihju wrote
Ikea has a good set of inexpensive cutlery. I've never found they look dirty.
facebook57 t1_j7ct4n2 wrote
Yep, their silverware is great. Keep thinking I’ll replace it with something higher end but it just keeps on going
MadamePouleMontreal t1_j7dg9sh wrote
Yep, love it. 20 years old and showing no signs of use or wear. Always looks clean. Nice weight in the hand.
Looking at their website I think I might have Dragon.
AXXXXXXXXA OP t1_j7cij3a wrote
Link?
IndigoRuby t1_j7ciqro wrote
I just got them instore a few years ago. You'd have to check their website. But they were cheap and you bought them by 4s or 8s of the single utensil you wanted if that helps narrow it down
fridayimatwork t1_j7cq5rq wrote
Oneida
humansaysno t1_j7cr39l wrote
This is the one. Bought a set. Always looks great, even 10 years later.
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j7nj7r4 wrote
They have went way down hill since 2005.
TableTopFarmer t1_j7cyk4y wrote
I have a nice, heavy set for 12, that I bought from e-bay. It came from a one-time country club in Indiana. If you take your time and look, you may find a similar deal.
blacklassie t1_j7ckrxs wrote
Look for 18/8 stainless steel. It’s a good balance between price and durability/corrosion resistance.
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myredditaccount80 t1_j7eotvo wrote
Are you hand washing and then letting them air dry? If so, spots will happen no matter what.
AXXXXXXXXA OP t1_j7fm9cq wrote
Yes but my old skinny ones from the 80s didnt do this. I do think it’s just a bad finis
DeltaAlphaGulf t1_j7l7lpk wrote
Same color and same smooth surface type or were the old ones textured/designed or colored or something?
AXXXXXXXXA OP t1_j7lepki wrote
Old ones were more brushed than chrome. Skinny handle
ClnSlt t1_j7eq5u5 wrote
I bought some old Gorham silverware from the 70s over several purchases on eBay. They have some cool patterns and are really solid feeling.
fairytaleghost t1_j7er4zr wrote
I have restaurant supply store basic silverware that I love. Stainless steel and no frills. Holidays and family dinners we pull out the actual silverware that's older than me. It tarnishes, but we don't mind
ConBroMitch t1_j7g8r99 wrote
BIFL?
Anything that is 18/10 stainless. Don’t overthink it, find a restaurant supply store - usually much cheaper than consumer-grade models.
aztecannie99 t1_j7hg2pf wrote
Check out Liberty Flatware by Sherill manufacturing. It is the company that used to be the original Oneida. They also sell 3 samples for $10. We needed extra forks last year and decided we potentially needed a new pattern but ended up buying three sets of sample forks now use those when we need them. Also bought some soup spoons from them.
sponge_welder t1_j7lif7q wrote
I ended up getting the Cambridge Silversmiths Beacon Mirror set, it's 18/0 steel, but I haven't had any issues with durability and they have a 25 year warranty. Macy's sells the 20 piece set for $40.
Another thing I recommend is to just search 18/10 on a restaurant supply or department store website and look for good deals. Cambridge Silversmiths Rachel Mirror set is 18/10 steel and is also $40 for a 20 piece set
5spd4wd t1_j7d626q wrote
Look for stainless steel, not silver. And there are grades of stainless steel eating utensils. Explained here:
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/585/different-types-of-flatware.html#:~:text=There%20are%20four%20different%20grades,in%20the%20stainless%20steel%20alloy.