Oneida Stafford 65-Piece Flatware Set with Caddy, Service for 12
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oneida Stafford 65-Piece Flatware Set with Caddy, Service for 12
Customer Review: DANGER, DANGER - NOT 18/10 - Inferior Product
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the most blatant example of "bait and switch" I've ever seen. The description clearly states this set is made from 18/10 stainless steel, meaning it has 10% nickel content. SURPRISE! The nickel content is 0%. So what's the big deal? It the nickel in the alloy that truly makes the steel stainless, without it you will have discoloring and various stains and some degree of rust. Want to test it yourself? Just touch it with a magnet, 18/10 will not be attracted to the magnet and 18/0 will.
The co-conspirator here is Oneida. They produce this Stafford set in BOTH metals. That's right; you can buy this set either way. So how do you know which is which? YOU don't! You have to trust the vendor. In this case, neither Oneida nor Amazon can be trusted to provide the product that's being sold.
My plan now is to go to Dillard's and buy the 18/10 set for $160 and be sure that I'm getting what I paid for. If Amazon doesn't correct this type of misleading merchandising they won't be maintaining their dominance in the marketplace.
PS: It's made in Viet Nam (I'm a veteran, nuff said)
Customer Review: This may be the set for you. It is for us.
Summary: 5 Stars
An exceptionally handsome set. Hefty and beautiful. I use it with Fiestaware and it's a happy match. My daughters like the current square tableware and I can see the modern look of Stafford would look so well alongside.
The attractive design and brushed finish is to me, strangely enough, both modern and reminiscent of Art Deco and Scandinavian style. It's just so versatile.
I've owned the set now for several months and find the care incredibly easy. A dishwasher keeps it looking new, with a ocassional swipe at a water spot. So far, can't ask for more.
If you're looking for light to moderate weight, I would caution you to consider not only the design, but also the heft of this flatware. It may not work for you.
For my family, the weight, finish, design, appearance, easy care, and good feeling in the hand make it a great set for us. If you like what we like, I highly recommend this set.
Customer Review: Coolest flatware I've ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this flatware in Foley's (now purchased by Macys, who fired the cool buyers) when we were either evacuated or displaced from New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. All I had were a few pieces of my Oneida flatware in a zip lock bag that I took along for feeding the cats and ourselves while on the road. The rest was lost in Katrina. This flatware is sturdy and beautiful. Silly as it might sound, the elegant lines and finish of this flatware make every bite feel special (so, of course, I use it whenever I serve food that I cooked to others). The price on Amazon was so good that I returned the set I bought at Foley's and ordered this set. My only regret is that I did not use it until I had a permanent residence. I think I should have used it before then, LOL...Customer Review: Excellent design
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't speak to the debate about the composition of the metal used in this design, but, I can speak to the design itself. I have owned this design and used a full set for about 3 years. I have had no problems with staining or rusting. Each piece is pleasingly heavy and balances well in the hand. Someone actually took the time to think about how the pieces feel when you use them for their intended purpose ------ answer is ...... very, very nice. The lines are simple and elegant and, I think, the set is compatiable with many styles of tableware. Great buy, in my opinion, if you can straighten out the 18/0 or 18/10 to your satisfaction.Customer Review: Beautiful and well designed
Summary: 4 Stars
We bought a set of these and love them. They are beautiful, elegant and of significant weight. When you hold them and look at them up close you can tell they are a high quality flatware.
We wash them in our dishwasher and haven't had any discoloration problems. You have to be careful not to let them sit in standing water; specially the knives. Any satin finish flatware will show weird staining/spotting if you don't take proper care of it.
Great set for the price. Looks great on our formal dining table when we have friends over!