Rick & Cyndi wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > No, the brushed SS I have is brushed circularly, not all in the
same
> > direction. Believe me, I use and clean my countertops *a lot* and
> > there are no visible marks.
> >
> > Nathalie in Switzerland
> >
> > Circularly IS in the same direction... patterned finishes, because
> > they're typically repetitive, are even more prone to showing
> > scratches/wear.
> >
> > Regardless of the pattern, any *random* scratches/marks made will
be
> > very obvious.... there is no way that SS won't become
scratched/worn
> > through use... if yours is not marred then it's only because you do
not
> > use it... perhaps you've still not peeled off the protective film.
> > Sheldon
> >==============
>
> Hers may be a much heavier guage too. The guage size seems to really
make a
> difference.
>
> Cyndi

Sheet metal gauge only refers to thickness, has no bearing whatsoever
on surface wearability/scratchability. The SS alloy used for food
service (typically 18/10) is fairly soft, therefore scratches rather
easily. In any event I've never seen textured SS used for counter tops
in the US (would not be very sanitary), I've only seen polished SS used
for counter tops... same as with SS cookware... the exterior may be
textured/brushed but the interior is always polished/smooth. If they
use brushed SS contertops in Switzerland that just coinsides with the
fact that Europeans are not clean people... I've always maintained
that, maybe now you'll believe me. The Swiss are as filthy-dirty a
people as the Eyelians and Frogs.