What is the difference between "Silverware" & "Flatware"?
Historically, cutlery was made of silver for its beauty and shine but also its bacteria-fighting properties. We now use stainless-steel instead, but the name stuck - any household utensil with that famous shine is considered silverware. In modern speech, however, 'silverware' became a synonym for flatware.
Oneida revolutionized the industry when it premiered stainless-steel flatware in the 1960s. High-end products regular people could afford - the whole world could suddenly access the finest flatware.
We offer Silverware in 3 different types of stainless steel.
18/10 & 18/8 are industry terms used to describe premium stainless steel which includes nickel. The addition of nickel to stainless steel results in a more "silver-like" finish and higher rust resistance.
18/0 is classified as good/better stainless steel and does not contain any significant amount of nickel.
All dinner and steak knives in every set are crafted of 13/0 stainless steel to ensure hardness and durability.
Features & Benefits
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18/10 Stainless Steel |
18/8 Stainless Steel | 18/0 Stainless Steel | 13/0 Stainless Steel |
| Best Classification in Market for Stainless Steel | Best Classification in Market for Stainless Steel | Good/Better Classification in Market for Stainless Steel | Used for Knives Only |
| Highest Protection Against Rust | Highest Protection Against Rust | Rust Resistant | Increased Hardness for Durability |
| Superior Brightness | Superior Brightness | ||
| Superior Color | Superior Color |
Technical Facts
| 18/10 Stainless Steel | 18/8 Stainless Steel | 18/0 Stainless Steel | 13/0 Stainless Steel | |
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Material Component |
Stainless Steel ANSI 304 | Stainless Steel ANSI 304 | Stainless Steel ANSI 430 | Stainless Steel ANSI 420 |
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Chromium Tolerance |
18.00 to 20.00 | 18.00 to 20.00 | 16.00 to 18.00 | 12.00 to 14.00 |
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Nickel Tolerance |
8.00 to 10.50 | 8.00 to 10.50 | 0.75 |