What to Consider When Purchasing Stainless Steel Flatware

1.Size and Shape:

Not sure what size and shape flatware to purchase? Our professional team will point you in the right direction. Just advise the type you need such as steak knife,tea spoon or dinner fork, it would be better tell us the market you are based in then we will tale all info into consideration and we'll do the math for you.

2.Use for Event

In a meal, we will eat a variety of delicious food, and different food consumption methods also change, so we will use different tableware when eating different food. In some large banquets, the type and number of tableware even Up to a dozen. Every utensil has its own special purpose, like we can use a normal fork when we eat any food. This is our most common fork. It is the longest and most curved fork on the table. People use it not only to fix food, but also to eat food. A dinner fork is a great utensil because it's so versatile that you can just use it to fork any food you want to eat, and you can also scoop it up.

Of course, fish often appear on the table. We can also use ordinary forks when eating larger fish, but when enjoying more delicate fish, we need to use more delicate fish forks, and sometimes fish Knife. The prongs on the outside of the forks are slightly curved, allowing you to scoop up fish. When using a harpoon, you cut the fish before scooping it up with the tip. And because fish is more delicate than other meat, in order not to damage the delicate fish, the fish knife is blunt, not sharp, and it is wider than the ordinary knife, use a fork to fix the fish when using, Then use a fish knife to cut along the skin of the fish so that the skin and flesh can be separated.

In addition, there will be coffee spoons, serving utensils, butter knife,dinner  spoons and more.

3.Material

The flatware is usually made of 304/430/410materail, more details as follow:

304（18/8） stainless steel contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. 

430(18/0) stainless steel contains 18% chromium and 0% nickel. 18/0 flatware is magnetic, which makes it a good choice if you use  magnetic cutlery at your business.

410（13/0 ）stainless steel contains 13% chromium and 0% nickel. Most dinner and dessert knives are made with 13/0 stainless steel. This steel is ideal for blade forging to produce a sharp cutting surface, while still maintaining rust- and corrosion-resistant properties.

Among them 304 is the best quality.304（18/0） stainless steel has 0% nickel, making it more durable, shiny, and resistant to corrosion than 18/0 stainless steel and 13/0 stainless steel

4.Price

With so many table flatware options available, it's possible to find cutlery that meet all your requirements, including fitting into your budget!

Like if you think the 304 material is too expensive for you, then we will suggest you to choose other SS, such as 18/0 stainless steel flatware is an affordable option that’s suitable for dining halls or fast casual restaurants .