I bought a 96 piece set of Oneida Aurora last year, and was not disappointed. I host many dinner parties and wanted silverware that was simple, stylish and had a good weight. The latter was something I took a chance on by ordering online. However, it feels great in the hand, cleans well in the dishwasher and looks very elegant. Ultimately, it's not what your guests are focusing on. If your silverware outshines your food, you may have a problem! I highly recommend it.
All flatware experts agree that there is NO fundamental difference between 18/08 and 18/10. To claim the higher number is a marketing ploy to fool the inattentive and ignorant into paying a higher price.
The numbers 18/0 (which you should never buy), 18/8 and "18/10" refer to the percentages of chromium and nickel in the stainless steel alloy. The "18" refers to the chromium content, which gives flatware its rust-resistance properties, and the "8" or "10" refers to the nickel content, which gives it its silver-like shine and some rust-resistance.
These numbers are merely "nicknames" for the lay person to use, and are only used for marketing efforts by flatware manufacturers. When a manufacturer purchases stainless steel from a steel mill, they purchase stainless steel Grade 304, which has a range of 18-20% chromium, and 8-10% nickel content. Grade 304 in flatware is usually at the lower end of that range. To keep the cost down, steel manufacturers will make grade 304 with 8.2% nickel, which clears the legal hurdle of calling it 18/10. It's actually a fraud played on consumers by flatware manufacturers. NEVER buy flatware so cynically marketed as 18/10. It's a lie.
Shame on Oneida!
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