Am thinking of purchasing a (Costco) 12 place piece of flatware for
everyday use. It is 18/10. I have done my research on the difference
between 18/10 and 18/8 and it explains exactly what the differences are in
metals. But I can't sort out what it means to me. This is what I want to
know.

Which fork or regular spoon is more likely to bend: 18/10 or 18/8.[No
bendables wanted!]

I have an old set that you couldn't destroy it, but it's getting to look
pretty ratty (i.e., some pieces went down the garbage disposal, etc.) with
no numbers on them; and a more recent set that is pretty flimsy, although it
didn't seem to be at the time I bought it. The recent set doesn't have
stamped on it 18/10 OR 18/8, so it is probably not much of anything good -
it could bend spooning honey.

I'm not sure whether the least bendable number would even mean anything
either if it were forged in a lighter weight.

Any help appreciated,

Dee

I'd go with 18/10 any time, not because there is any difference in bending,
that's mainly a question of material thickness. However there is a world of
difference, when you put them in the dishwasher. No 18/8 will stand up to
that for very long without rusting, while there is a good chance, that a
decent make of 18/10 will.

"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
...
> Am thinking of purchasing a (Costco) 12 place piece of flatware for
> everyday use. It is 18/10. I have done my research on the difference
> between 18/10 and 18/8 and it explains exactly what the differences are in
> metals. But I can't sort out what it means to me. This is what I want to
> know.
>
> Which fork or regular spoon is more likely to bend: 18/10 or 18/8.[No
> bendables wanted!]
>
> I have an old set that you couldn't destroy it, but it's getting to look
> pretty ratty (i.e., some pieces went down the garbage disposal, etc.)
with
> no numbers on them; and a more recent set that is pretty flimsy, although
it
> didn't seem to be at the time I bought it. The recent set doesn't have
> stamped on it 18/10 OR 18/8, so it is probably not much of anything good -
> it could bend spooning honey.
>
> I'm not sure whether the least bendable number would even mean anything
> either if it were forged in a lighter weight.
>
> Any help appreciated,
>
> Dee
>
>
>
>
>
>

"zenit" > wrote in message
...

> I think the chrome content has more to do with a resistance to
> scratching and long term wear than the strength of the piece... If
> table wear is used as intended, I can't see where "bendability" would
> be a consideration... You're not trying to tunnel out of a prison
> cell, are you...? )
>
> <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- zenit -- -- >

Or maybe in the market for an economy size jar of meat tenderizer?

Kim

Q. You're not trying to tunnel out of a prison
> cell, are you...? )

A. Have you ever got your tongue caught in a bent fork?
Dee


"zenit" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:53:44 -0500,
> "Dee Randall" >
> had to open a new box of zerones to say:
>
> >Am thinking of purchasing a (Costco) 12 place piece of flatware for
> >everyday use. It is 18/10. I have done my research on the difference
> >between 18/10 and 18/8 and it explains exactly what the differences are
in
> >metals. But I can't sort out what it means to me. This is what I want
to
> >know.
> >
> >Which fork or regular spoon is more likely to bend: 18/10 or 18/8.[No
> >bendables wanted!]
> >
> >I have an old set that you couldn't destroy it, but it's getting to look
> >pretty ratty (i.e., some pieces went down the garbage disposal, etc.)
with
> >no numbers on them; and a more recent set that is pretty flimsy, although
it
> >didn't seem to be at the time I bought it. The recent set doesn't have
> >stamped on it 18/10 OR 18/8, so it is probably not much of anything
good -
> >it could bend spooning honey.
> >
> >I'm not sure whether the least bendable number would even mean anything
> >either if it were forged in a lighter weight.
> >
> >Any help appreciated,
> >
> >Dee
>
> I think the chrome content has more to do with a resistance to
> scratching and long term wear than the strength of the piece... If
> table wear is used as intended, I can't see where "bendability" would
> be a consideration... You're not trying to tunnel out of a prison
> cell, are you...? )
>
> <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- zenit -- -- >

Or maybe in the market for an economy size jar of meat tenderizer?

????

So -- 18/10 whether or not it's of light weight -- I guess is the answer --
tenderized tongue or no?

Dee


"Kim Grauballe" > wrote in message
k...
>
> "zenit" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > I think the chrome content has more to do with a resistance to
> > scratching and long term wear than the strength of the piece... If
> > table wear is used as intended, I can't see where "bendability" would
> > be a consideration... You're not trying to tunnel out of a prison
> > cell, are you...? )
> >
> > <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- zenit -- -- >
>
> Or maybe in the market for an economy size jar of meat tenderizer?
>
> Kim
>
>

I would say more "mashing" something or the dishwasher. A little of both --
I have good working tools, so it's not like I depend on flatware for mashing
or anything else.
For instance if I might reach in to test some ice cream to see if it had
hardened, the handle of a spoon might bend because I wouldn't take the time
to reach for another proper tool. Now, I realize, I "should" get out the
proper tool for testing ice cream, but after experience in cooking with
other flatware, one just would not normally expect a bent spoon.

My spouse is 'more or less' wanting me to purchase this set -- however, I
saw flatware being used at a casino buffet that just "had" to be sturdy
enough not to bend -- dishwasher or no -- and of course it is more
expensive. It says on it 18/10, also. But it "appears" to be heavier than
the other 18/10. That is why I was curious about the weight as well as the
18/10.

Thanks for responding.

Dee



"zenit" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 18:20:50 -0500,
> "Dee Randall" >
> had to open a new box of zerones to say:
>
> >Q. You're not trying to tunnel out of a prison
> >> cell, are you...? )
> >
> >A. Have you ever got your tongue caught in a bent fork?
> >Dee
>
> What are you using the fork for that would result in bent tines...? Or
> is your dishwasher mangling them...?
>
> <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- zenit -- -- >

Just want to clarify.
If one buys 18/10, a piece (a fork, for example) can weigh lighter or
heavier, depending on the manufacturer and pattern?
Thanks,
Dee


"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
...
> I would say more "mashing" something or the dishwasher. A little of
both --
> I have good working tools, so it's not like I depend on flatware for
mashing
> or anything else.
> For instance if I might reach in to test some ice cream to see if it had
> hardened, the handle of a spoon might bend because I wouldn't take the
time
> to reach for another proper tool. Now, I realize, I "should" get out the
> proper tool for testing ice cream, but after experience in cooking with
> other flatware, one just would not normally expect a bent spoon.
>
> My spouse is 'more or less' wanting me to purchase this set -- however, I
> saw flatware being used at a casino buffet that just "had" to be sturdy
> enough not to bend -- dishwasher or no -- and of course it is more
> expensive. It says on it 18/10, also. But it "appears" to be heavier
than
> the other 18/10. That is why I was curious about the weight as well as
the
> 18/10.
>
> Thanks for responding.
>
> Dee
>
>
>
> "zenit" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 18:20:50 -0500,
> > "Dee Randall" >
> > had to open a new box of zerones to say:
> >
> > >Q. You're not trying to tunnel out of a prison
> > >> cell, are you...? )
> > >
> > >A. Have you ever got your tongue caught in a bent fork?
> > >Dee
> >
> > What are you using the fork for that would result in bent tines...? Or
> > is your dishwasher mangling them...?
> >
> > <! -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- zenit -- -- >
>
>

Dee Randall wrote:
>
> Just want to clarify.
> If one buys 18/10, a piece (a fork, for example) can weigh lighter or
> heavier, depending on the manufacturer and pattern?
>
Yes - just like stainless steel cookware - it can be made in a number of
thicknesses.