Stainless Steel Cutlery

Various types of utensils, usually made of stainless steel, used for cutting, preparing, and eating food are called cutlery. In general, knives, forks, and spoons used as tableware are collectively known as cutlery. Grade 18/0 and 18/10 are two main types of stainless steel used as a material to make stainless steel cutlery. The '18' refers to 18% chromium, which is added to the steel mix to give it stainless properties. The '10' refers to nickel, which adds to those properties and also gives a silvery sheen.

Most of the stainless steel cutlery sold today is made from 18/0, because it is less expensive than 18/10. Another reason for using this material is it gives greater protection against corrosion and provides a softer shine. Stainless steel cutlery set made of 18/0 grade stainless steel is dishwasher safe.

Stainless Steel Cutlery Products

Forks Knives Spoons

Fork, a cutlery item, has two or more prongs and used for eating or serving foods. Knife is one of the most important cutlery items has a sharp blade attached to a handle. Spoon is a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle, used to stir, serve or eat food.