WHY OLINDA FLATWARE ? OLINDA have been manufacturing Stainless Steel Kitchenware for more than 30 years, mainly for European countries. We are now proud to present our 30 years experience and Exclusive Flatware styles overseas. We design exclusive styles and patterns for our flatware and silverware sets. WHY 18/10 STAINLESS STEEL What Does 18/10 Mean? An 18/10 flatware set contains stainless steel made from 16%-18% chromium and 8%-10% nickel. These are the top quality industry standards for stainless steel used in making flatware. As steel is an alloy of iron. If- other elements such as Chrome and Nickel are not added to make it “stainless steel” it too is prone to rusting. -. Staining and rusting are prevented by the formation of a chromium oxide layer on the surface of the steel. Nickel also plays a key role in the long term prevention of corrosion and promotes long lasting luster. This is why 18-10 ratios for chromium and nickel are chosen for stainless steel flatware of the highest quality. Is 18/0 Flatware High Quality? The short answer is no. The result of low quality 18/0 stainless steel flatware is a tendency to dull and loose it’s luster early. There are several easy ways to determine whether your flatware is 18/0. The first is to see if the piece sticks to a magnet. If you can lift the spoon or fork with a magnet then it is likely 18-0 or some lower grade of stainless steel. A second is to see where it is made..’ The majority of cheap flatware are made in China, Vietnam and Indonesia.. To keep costs down most overseas production is made with the cheaper 18-0 grade of stainless. Consumer reviews of such low grade products often point to early pitting and staining after only a few washes.
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Elegant, Stylish & Sophisticated! This is by far the most elegant flatware I have ever seen!!!! Every time I have dinner guests I receive tons of compliments of how shiny and beautiful my stainless steel flatware is. The design is so unique, yet sophisticated. Q
Doesn’t rust. Does well in my ghetto dishwasher. Doesn’t rust. Does well in my ghetto dishwasher.
Simple & Elegant I really like this for every day use – it’s got a very modern look and fell to it which is nice and it cleans well in the dishwasher without rusting.