Now I know we've got a lot of Oneida fans but how do these stack up?

This set appears to be 18/0 stainless, not 18/10 (like the gorgeous Oneida set I picked up from homewoot earlier this year). Bottom line - it won't hold up as well. Too bad - aforementioned Oneida set didn't have much in the way of serving pieces.

I have an 18/10 Towle set that are heavy and fantastic. Usually, it's the 18/10, 18/8, 18/0 (silver to I think, nickel) content that matters in flatware, not necessarily the maker. So, don't discount Towle in general, but this set isn't up to par on its makeup. Go for an 18/10 set when you find one.

gyldedfynix wrote:I have an 18/10 Towle set that are heavy and fantastic. Usually, it's the 18/10, 18/8, 18/0 (silver to I think, nickel) content that matters in flatware, not necessarily the maker. So, don't discount Towle in general, but this set isn't up to par on its makeup. Go for an 18/10 set when you find one.

I would venture to suggest that the distinction between 18/10 and 18/0 isn't so important for a "serving set" that is likely to be used infrequently (special occasions, holidays, etc.) I'd be more concerned about the greater durability of the 18/10 composition for flatware that is being used day in/day out, and subjected to a lot of dishwasher beatings and other abuse.

mdnorman wrote:I would venture to suggest that the distinction between 18/10 and 18/0 isn't so important for a "serving set" that is likely to be used infrequently (special occasions, holidays, etc.) I'd be more concerned about the greater durability of the 18/10 composition for flatware that is being used day in/day out, and subjected to a lot of dishwasher beatings and other abuse.

Very true. I got a serving set for free with my place settings, though, so I can't really say too much.