Gourmet Settings Avalon 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

Bought this in 2007, and have used it every single day since I got them. I grew up in a home where we only used our nice stuff on very special occasions. I wanted to my everyday items to be "nice", and durable. I was so pleased when I got these, they looked better than the picture, and I loved the weight in my hands. IMO the design fits both modern, traditional or rustic tastes. I loved them so much I bought a second set as a spare. HOWEVER, 8 years later it is still unopened, because my first set set still looks great!! And I just put them in the dishwasher, no special handing. I've left them soaking in unwashed dishes overnight (Don't judge me! LOL). The handles actually still look unchanged. On rare occasions I might see a small dot of rust on one of them, but I can scrape it off with my nail. The polished parts show some light scuffing, so they don't look NEW, but still very good. I've gotten so many compliments on them over the years. They are very sturdy, in 8 years I've used them with every kind of food. Our kids have been using the smaller ones, while we use the big ones. The "smaller" spoons aren't really teaspoon size, I could use them as regular spoons. While writing up this review I notice that there are "minispoons" available which are more the real teaspoon sizes, I am planning to get them now!

The knives were dull, they hadn’t put an edge on. Quite useless.

I have been looking for quite some time for quality flatware. The weight and grip of the utensils are perfect. They are not thin, short or too flimsy, and the shape of the fork tines, and shape of the spoons are perfect. It was important for me to get a good quality set that features higher-grade steel (such as 18/10), which contains more nickel and chromium for enhanced shine and longevity. I have had this set for some time. I have washed the utensils, and they have maintained their appearance and performance after repeated washing, resisting bending and corrosion. Overall, the price of this set is fair. I am very satisfied and would highly recommend this set to anyone!

I bought the original set years ago from Bed Bath and Beyond. Ordered replacements from Amazon twice. Love them. They're a bit on the rustic side (vs. more traditional formal flatware) but very nice and over the years, not one has rusted.

I’ve had this set for many years and they are still beautiful. Glad I could still add to my collection.