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kbinsturner t1_ixsry40 wrote

I have an Oneida 18/10 set that is 30 years old and still surviving 4 kids and hard use. Like they abuse the heck out of it, and itā€™s in the dishwasher daily. I have the ā€œEastonā€ style which is simple, heavy and durable. Might meet your needs.

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Junior_Ad2955 t1_ixspwo2 wrote

Liberty Tabletop is the best. If need be you can buy it over time, they sell separates

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Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ixsqx6d wrote

They also have 15% off right now (black friday).

Get their cheapest sets and they are still great (with designs).

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Halloween3 t1_iy190ry wrote

"All flatware sets are 15% off with code BF2022!"

uses BF2022 on a flatware set

"This coupon is not applicable for this flatware set!"

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Arcade80sbillsfan t1_iy1aldg wrote

I'd contact them. If it says all...hey that's all.

I've definitely used codes before ordering multiple different sets.

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MalagrugrousPatroon t1_ixt796b wrote

I'll second Liberty Tabletop. I was ready to spend ten times as much before finding this brand, and price versus quality it's a great value. You can see how the tines are cut at the ends, and they had some polishing compound left on them, but they feel good in hand, the polish quality is good, and the pattern is great.

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apexncgeek t1_ixsq46n wrote

Bought a higher end Oneida set over 30 years ago, it still looks practically new. I think it was $40 for 8 place settings that includes both kinds of forks teaspoons tablespoons dinner knives various serving spoons, sporks and forks.

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Turbulent-Flamingo84 t1_ixt2uls wrote

I think itā€™s whatever you like! But, Iā€™d recommend buying more than you need so you never have to worry that you canā€™t replace certain lost/damaged pieces.

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Srs_Bizz t1_ixszh4h wrote

I like being original, but I see that Oneida has already been mentioned a couple times. It's working great in my household for 3-4 years now! Picked it up at a discount store locally, wasn't more than $10 per 4 person place setting.

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Longjumping-Olive-56 t1_ixt41jy wrote

If you like japanese-style minimalism, I adore the Sori Yanagi flatware. Classic design, simple but not ordinary.

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mdoto OP t1_ixt4bk0 wrote

i do...checking it out hopefully not too expensive....house is japandi

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5spd4wd t1_ixt8lya wrote

A tip: when you're considering a set and a pattern, pay attention to the times of the forks. You will find that there are differences from pattern to pattern.

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plasmaticD t1_ixtbotq wrote

I'm responding in particular to your "affordable" parameter.

A favorite restaurant of mine uses flatware from Sam's Club that couldn't be more minimalistic and affordable. Each piece is one piece Stainless steel, so no rust, no joints to come loose or gather germs. Google "Member's Mark Stainless Steel Dinner Knife Set (36 ct.)" and similar for spoons / forks. 36 of the knives sell for $13.86 USD.

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tamarest t1_ixw2omj wrote

We bought an IKEA Dragon flatware set back when we started grad school ~11 years ago and it's held up great, zero issues. A couple pieces have been for a spin in the garbage disposal and haven't even rusted where they got dinged up. It's super minimalist, and, I think, pretty affordable. We recently ordered another set to replenish ours because I don't know why, I don't know how, but flatware just disappears with kids in the house.

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suckmydicktonight t1_ixt74u6 wrote

I was at BBB and saw some flatware that didnā€™t bend at all for cheap. Might wanna go to the store and check it out?

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donttouchtherolex t1_ixtevyf wrote

Iā€™m a fan of Amefa Premiere. I noticed over a few years that it is what a lot of higher end restaurants in continental Europe and the UK use. Weighty, durable 18/10 stainless steel. Iā€™ve had mine for about 8 years with no signs of wear or rust. I bought mine from a restaurant supplier.

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mdoto OP t1_ixtfdbo wrote

I like it..especially the Tokyo line...wondering how I can grab a set and if it's crazy expensive

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donttouchtherolex t1_ixtfyd4 wrote

I bought 2 x 26 piece sets (12 persons plus 4 serving spoons) and it was Ā£113 for both. Not sure how that factors in your budget, but at the time I was buying it seemed favourably priced compared to other higher end cutlery.

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gallophile30 t1_ixv5ahu wrote

I got an 18/10 stainless steel set from Mikasa about 2 years ago that still look brand new after daily use. Iā€™m very happy with them. It was also super affordable.

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Western_Detective_84 t1_iy1d5pz wrote

Are you kidding me? These days it's ALL stainless. It ain't goin' nowhere - even the cheap stuff. You need something cheap? I'd go to my local thrift shop, and sort through what's there. Just get something heavier weight. The Sam's Club idea sounds like a possible winner.

We've got some silver plate serving spoons from my Grandma. They never get used, for obvious reasons. My son, now adult, got entranced by "old stuff" somewhere along the way. He's picked up a fair supply of old silverplate - but none of it likely predates my childhood. Some has got the brass showing through. I have very clear childhood memories of having to polish the silver. Not fond memories, either. Nobody really cares about what the flatware looks like anymore.

I can't even understand why anyone would WANT a complete flatware set these days. Unless you were planning on "entertaining" - but in that case I'd worry more about the quality and presentation of the FOOD. Make that amazing, and nobody's gonna notice what the forks look like.

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