Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The numbers 18/0, 18/8 and 8/10 give the percentage of content of chromium and nickel in the item. Stainless steel, must contain at least 11 % chromium, the above refer to 18% chromium. Stainless steel used in cookware is normally 18% chromium and 8% to 10% nickel. The chromium provides rust and corrosion resistance and durability. Nickel provides some additional rust resistance, hardness, and high polishing characteristics. Low end stainless steel cookware, mixing bowls, stockpots and accessories are usually 18/0 which are usually not highly polished, and could be subject to some rust spotting. This is low-end flatware and is not even listed anywhere on Oneida's website! Don't skimp on quality of your flatware. Features you could look for in decent flatware include: thick heat diffusing bottoms, 18/10 grades and a lifetime warranty.