ZWILLINGProvence 45-Piece Flatware Set, 18/10 Stainless Steel, Dual Mirror-Satin Finish, Service for 8, 5-piece placesetting plus 5 serving pieces

These are high quality silverware for every day use. We have had no issues with putting them in the dishwasher, they seem to repel water stains that can sometimes occur during washing.

Already purchased one set from another supplier but they didn't carry it anymore. Was so happy to find an exact match on Amazon. Good silverware weight. Keeps its shine.

We had a set of stainless steel flatware purchased many years ago. It was ok, but plain and low quality. We decided to splurge and find a new, quality set made from 18/10 stainless steel (the best). Did our due diligence, read hundreds of tests and reviews, and purchased this Zwilling Provence as it also fit our budget. I would say, it is beautiful with a subdued, but elegant design, and polished to a mirror finish. The forks and spoons aren’t too skinny nor too fat. The knife handles are a little more robust and feel great in the hand. The knives are serrated, but be forewarned, they are sharp too! I can cut a steak without grabbing a steak knife. We hand wash, and air dry without any spots showing. We can’t find any imperfections. They may be at a casual dining price, but would look impressive on any formal dining table too! Included a pic of the Zwilling all set in the drawer.

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The pattern is nice; unique and different than your typical flatware pattern. The knife has a significant weight, a nice feel when you hold it. All other pieces (forks and spoons) are light in weight. But… to be expected for 18/10 versus sterling. Overall has a nice elegant look.

I have owned this set and used it daily since 2016, and it looks as new as it did then. It's an absolutely wonderful set of silverware. The weight is perfect, it's durable, and it's elegant as well. My mother has the same set of 45 (also owned for at least 8 years), and I'm going to order the 45-piece set for my father now as well. These are great for daily use and entertaining. I also have a chef's knife by the same company, and it's made of excellent quality as well.

Gorgeous shiny silverware! It’s my 5th set! Love it

The box this silverware set arrives in calls it “European Design”, also called "Continental Size" on the amazon page. That means the pieces are overall a bit larger than the typical set sold in the U.S. I was looking for a flatware set for my son, moving into his first apartment. I wanted substantial silverware and boy, does this fit the bill!I’ve attached a photo showing a J.A. Henckels “Provence” dinner spoon (the larger of the two place-setting spoons) on the left, and my Oneida dinner spoon on the right. My Oneida spoon is typically sized: 6 ¾’ long, with a bowl that is 1 ½” wide and 2 ¼” long. The Provence dinner spoon is 7 ¼” long, with a bowl that is the same width (1 ½”), but 2 ¾” long. This is a good sized spoon and a great fit for larger hands, or someone just used to using continental-sized flatware.The measurements for the other “Provence” place setting utensils:Teaspoon….almost 6 ½’ long in total, the bowl is almost 1 3/8” wide and 2 ¼” longDinner Fork….almost 8” longSalad Fork….about 7” longDinner Knife….9 ¼” longNot surprisingly, given the larger size, the “Provence” flatware pieces are also heftier than my Oneida. Or typical silverware you find in restaurants. Which brings up my second criteria while searching for silverware.I wanted 18/10 stainless steel. It costs more, but it looks better longer. This is something I’m sure my kid could care less about. But if you look at the picture I’ve attached once again, the “Provence” spoon on the left has gone through the dishwasher once. The Oneida spoon on the right has been in daily use for 30 years. It has some dents, and wouldn’t be confused with brand new, but it still has a bright shiny surface.In short: Stainless steel silverware generally has 18% chromium. That's the 18 in the 18/10, 18/8 and 18/0 designations. Nickel is added for corrosion resistance. That's the 10, 8 or 0 after the slash. Stainless silverware with zero nickel added loses its luster after a couple years. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, it just won't have the shiny polish anymore. Think of how most restaurant silverware does not have the new-silverware luster.This set is 18/10, meaning it has at least 10% nickel. High-end 18/10 silverware has more than 10%. 18/10 costs more, but it will stay beautifully shiny for decades. (If it doesn't, definitely take advantage of the warranty.)There is no silverware that looks new forever, but 18/10 is the way to go for me. Someday my son will thank me. HAH! – not really, but it amuses me to think so!Happy Reader