Rogers 40-Piece Rose Elegance Flatware

This posting follows my earlier review of a different 18/0 flatware set. I found the Rose Elegance pattern quite detailed (more so than is revealed by the photo posted with this listing) and attractive, although there were trade-offs made to achieve the relatively low price point, see below.

The most common specification for stainless steel flatware is 18/10. The 18 refers to the chromium content and the 10 to the nickel content. Although not listed in the "technical details" at the time of this review, Rogers Co. Rose Elegance sets are manufactured using 18/0 stainless steel to keep costs down. However, 18/0 stainless steel has 0% nickel content, and consequently is less resistant to pitting and corrosion.

18/0 stainless steel is known as ferritic steel as it, like pure iron, is magnetically attracted (a quick test for less expensive stainless). This is opposed to 18/10, which is called austenitic stainless steel and is not, or only weakly, magnetically attracted. For practical purposes chromium/nickel, 18/10 and 18/8, steels are essentially identical. Because of its superior properties, over 2/3rds of all stainless steel produced is austenitic.

The greater the nickel composition the better the protection against pitting and corrosion, but the higher the cost. This is one of the reasons prices for flatware vary so significantly. Also note that 18/0 flatware is often finished to a lower standard than higher nickel content stainless steel to further reduce manufacturing costs. Even on a quite cursory examination, my 18/0 flatware does not look quite as good as my higher quality stainless steel flatware. However, unless you need that extra increment of appearance obtained with 18/10 stainless, this set will serve well for every day use.

good quality .i really expected for this set to be very thin and easy to bend. but they were great very thick and durable.shipping was good.the family member i bought for ,loved them..

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Excellent tablewear. It stays bright and makes a nice presentation for those non-formal but has to be nice occasions. I am very pleased with the Rogers purchase. My mother use to tell me that "Rogers is very dependable" ... I never forget it.

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This flatware is almost identical to the one I have (made by someone else, couldn't find the pattern anymore). The pieces have a good weight to them not too heavy, not too light, and look great.

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It's an okay set of flatware. It's very flat, and feels a little cheap next to nicer made pieces, but this is good enough for everyday use. I really bought it because I needed more teaspoons. for some reason i've lost a bunch of teaspoons. it works fine for stirring my coffee.

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