Gorham Studio 20-Piece Stainless Flatware Set, Service for 4

This is the flatware we have used day-to-day for about four years now, and I still love it. In fact, I'm going to order replacement pieces for the ones that have disappeared over the years, and expand our original set. The weight and balance feels very comfortable in your hand. They are easy to clean. Our pieces have been washed by hand and in the dishwasher, and though they now have faint scratches all over from use, they still shine and look beautiful, just as stainless steel should.

When we got married 2 1/2 years ago, this was the "everyday" set that we picked out. Since then, we have gotten daily use from them, and it is this amount of usage that I base my review on...

Pros:

1) dishwasher friendly

2) scratch resistant (for the most part but don't scrub the life out of it!)

3) great for everyday use, but stylish enough for formal entertaining

4) the knives are sufficiently sharp for most meat dishes

Cons:

1) they hold heat extremely well, so watch yourself after they've been run through the d/w or been accidentally left in a pan that you're stiring

2) if you eat spaghetti like a true Italian (which I'm not, but I still eat this way), and wind your noodles around your fork by using a spoon, there is something you should be aware of: The spoons' bowls get scratched by the fork tines too easily and you end up with a dull-looking finish. To minimize this, just use the same spoon each time you need one for this purpose (unfortunately, you WILL know which one that is). Otherwise, this set is pretty scratch resistant.

Overall, we are very statisfied with this set as a whole. They have gotten daily use for the last 2 1/2 years and have served us well. Even the specialized serving pieces (sold separately)get frequent use.

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