> If we need to replace flatware (not yet in seventeen years), it'll
> be due to wanting a new pattern and not because we're throwing it
> out with the plate scrapings. Can you really purchase individual
> knives, forks, and spoons? I've only ever seen them in sets...
>
> The Ranger
>
>
You can if you use silver. Generally stainless steel is sold in full
sets of 4 or 8 or at the minimum one full place setting. There may be
some patterns and manufacturers that let you purchase just a fork or
spoon or knife.

But you can buy just one piece of a silver or silver plated pattern.
Not cheap either. We've replaced a few silver spoons from my MILs
silver that we inherited.

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Queenie

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