Cambridge Silversmiths Carnival 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

I guess these would be OK to take on a picnic or a packed lunch, but they are just too light for me to feel comfortable using them every day at home. The plastic is much lighter than the stainless, thus they feel 'unbalanced' and insubstantial. I wanted flatware that's not "flat," but this, although cute looking, just doesn't fit the bill. This has put me off any flatware with plastic handles. You get what you pay for.

After a few months use the forks, spoons, and knifes got REALLY dull, rust starting appearing and they started falling apart. I had to replace them with good quality SOLID metal ones. :(

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I got these because they were inexpensive and didn't have the uncomfortable sharp edges that the inexpensive metal sets had, and because the colorful aspect was appealing. They're mostly usable, but they have some unfortunate flaws. The worst thing I've found is that the (hollow) plastic portion gets liquid trapped inside it, so you have to be careful when washing the pieces so that you don't wind up flavoring foods with soap. For the same reason, the teaspoons are not appropriate for use in tea or coffee. Also, as another reviewer noted, none of the utensils feel well-balanced. I've had the set for a little over three years now; it does show small spots of rust, particularly around the base of the knife blades, but for the most part it's held up reasonably well. If I were buying a new set, I wouldn't buy this one again--I'd go for metal.

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I bought this flatware set because it had vibrant colors and would match my dinnerware set. Also I would know instantly if I threw away the flatware by mistake when clearing away the dishes. It is easy to see which spoons or forks were missing instantly by looking at the hanging rack that comes with it. Unfortunately, the silver ball on the end of the flatware is made of plastic and with little use cracked and came off easily. The silver ball on the tip had to be made of metal and secured much better so it wouldn't have cracks. Now I have to prop it up on the rack instead of have it hanging with the rest of the flatware from the set. Otherwise it is comfortable to use, grips easily in your hand. Just wished they would have used better material it doesn't last long, good idea just not quality product.

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I've had this set for around 6 months now. Two pieces, a spoon and a fork have already broken. Much of it has to do with the tiny plastic balls at the top of the flatware. I will not buy this set again.

It looks adorable, however, for everyday use, it's no good. They will look beautiful for about 3 months and then start to break and the silver on the top will wear off and the colors will become dull and lifeless. I suggest buying a different set.

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