Knork Silverware Set - 20 Piece Matte Silver Cutlery set - Ergonomic Design Utensil sets, 18/10 Stainless Steel Forks Spoons and Knives set

I have am extremely picky and have a lot of sensory issues due to ADHD. Flatware has always been something of an uncomfortable necessity - the pieces are always too heavy or too light, the metal is too cold or bends too easily, the edges are too sharp or the tines of the forks are too pointy, the design is dated or looks like it would peel off after two rounds in the dishwasher. I use regular flatware when I'm out, of course - whatever's available - but that doesn't mean I like it. I'm always hyper-aware of the edges and the weight and everything else, which takes away from the food. Prior to buying this set, I managed with disposable chopsticks, plastic gelato spoons, an ancient tea spoon (for stirring, not measuring), and a pair of forks that really weren't ideal but had the least worst mouthfeel of available options. Then it occurred to me that I should perhaps look into getting actual flatware, because only owning two forks is very limiting. Most sets I saw were ridiculously expensive or extremely pointy-looking, which made me want to return to my only-two-forks-allowed model. I can't remember how exactly I came upon these, but I liked that they clearly weren't super pointy and seemed to have rounded edges. I figured, hey: if I don't like these, I'll return them to Jeff. I like these. I like them a lot. I'm prone to hyperbole, but can say in this case that this is truly the best flatware I have ever used. The pieces are a lot heavier than you'd think, which concerned me at first - but once in hand, they're very light and easy to manipulate. The edges are rounded, the tines aren't needle-like, and they're just simple metal with no design to worry about. They wash well. I no longer have to sort through my flatware to find the two acceptable forks - I can just grab one and know that it'll be okay. I barely notice them when using them, which feels like such an incredible luxury after being uncomfortable for so long. The only thing I would change is the serration on the knives. It's not enough for me to drop the rating, but I'm not a fan of serration on flatware. They handle as well as the other pieces, though, and I use dinner knives more for cooking and baking than eating, anyway. They seem durable now, but if that changes I'll update the review.

About the mid-December I was eating dinner and got frustrated when I had to get a steak knife to cut my vegetables. My rather pricey brand of flatware was very fancy but the knives had edges that couldn't cut through celery without smashing it and the stems of the forks bit into your fingers when you tried to cut vegetables or thin meats. As I've become more experienced in life :-) I've realized that when it comes to things that you use every day, it pays to invest in quality. It just makes your daily life much more relaxing and enjoyable. So, I jumped on Amazon, found the Knork flatware and made sure it was available in 18/10 stainless. Doing my homework, I found out that Knork is a small American company based in Newton, Kansas (about 20 miles north of Wichita) and the design was the brainchild of a Wichita State grad named Mike. Knork doesn't hide the fact that, due to today's economics, the flatware is manufactured in China but the company does everything possible to ensure that the quality is held to very high standards. The website did mention that, due to manufacturing constraints, the knives were not 18/10. Nonetheless, the set of 20 was available for a reasonable price so I took the plunge and ordered it. Over the holidays, the weather in Florida still allowed us to have a couple of outdoor brunches with immediate family. At the first gathering, everyone immediately commented on the nice weight and feel of the Knork flatware. However, I soon noticed my daughter holding up the fork and checking out the design. She caught me looking and commented that she loved the wide flat area of the stem that made it so easy to cut up the fruit and vegetables. I pointed out that the forks also have beveled edges that make cutting up your food almost effortless. That was when my son mentioned that the knives were easily sharp enough to cut steak. I've noticed that some of the comments about Knork flatware mention rust spots after going through the dishwasher. While the 18/10 flatware has never shown any tendency whatsoever for rust spots, I did have one particular knife that tended to have very small surface spots after the dishwasher. It wasn't anything that terrible and they cleaned up with a soft scrub sponge but I did mention it to Knork in an email. If you sent something like that to any other flatware manufacture you likely would have received nothing more than a diplomatic automated response. But Knork's response was almost immediate. A very friendly employee named Sarah (you want to hang on to her, Mike) sent me a very nice response and promised to send a replacement knife that day. Sure enough, a few days later the knife showed up and has not shown any flaws whatsoever. Seriously, what company does things like that in today's world? So, bottom line, reward #impossiblyclever American ingenuity, invest in quality (18/10 stainless steel) and buy American #smallbusiness.

This is the best flatware set I have ever owned, they are hardy, well made and designed for perfection. Someone spent a great deal of time in the engineering of this product. I have had these for a while now and I can tell that they will be around for years. I have both hand washed these and put them in the dishwasher, and as I write this, there are no scratches, discoloration, flaking or spots. They don’t bend like regular flatware will. The fist thing that you will notice is the design, these “tools” are designed to be used with comfort and ease, the second thing you will notice is the weight, they definitely weigh more than most other flatware, however you do adapt to it, and don’t even notice it after a while. I purchased the ones that look like polished chrome and they still look brand new today, when I have guest over, they take notice, and compliment them right away, and I’m saving a lot of money because I won’t have to replace broken, damaged, or ugly spoons and forks anytime soon. The quality for what I paid is worth every penny spent. I would buy these again “if” I ever had to, I will be buying for these as housewarming, wedding gifts. I promise that this is one purchase you won’t regret making.

These are the 18/10 version. I was buying them to augment my existing sets which are 18/0. These are considered better quality stainless and I am seeing that. Nice hefty. Recommend.

I'm not a professional review writer or a paid reviewer. I'm just a guy who did his research and made a decision to buy something sight unseen, yes, just like you're doing now. I took this process seriously, maybe more seriously than I should have because it took me an embarrassing number of hours to finally make my decision. Sound familiar? And given just how often we use our flatware shouldn't the purchase be a serious one and carefully considered? I think so. I wasn't really shopping for flatware that was innovative or radically different like Knork. I mostly just wanted something with a little style that was different from what I'd been using for the last 20 years. I was flatware bored, to coin a phrase. I browsed hundreds of flatware sets looking for something that would keep me interested rather than bored. In addition to a classy style I wanted flatware that was comfortable in every respect and, lastly, durable. Comfort related to how it felt in the hand and in the mouth. Durability meant weight and rust resistance. Both are super important to me, but I didn't know that from the outset. I knew that not all flatware was created equal, but I didn't know just how unequal they were until I dug a little deeper. So, my journey started off as being mostly superficial and based in style and ended up with the emphasis on comfort and durability. Suffice it to state that Knork excels in all respects, but to enjoy that excellence you're going to have to spend a bit more than you might otherwise. On the subject of rust let me try to put your mind at ease. There isn't anything subjective to me about rust. It's either possible or it isn't. The mystery to me is how there could be rust complaints from end users when the manufacturer is claiming their flatware is stainless steel and rust proof? Or is rust resistance subject to interpretation? I always thought stainless steel was synonymous with rust proof, but apparently it isn't. So, I made it a point to get to the truth. I have a low tolerance for misrepresentation, especially when it ends up wasting my money. The best I could figure out is that 18/10 stainless steel used in the best flatware is the ONLY alloy that is truly corrosion proof. Those numbers represent the percentage of chromium and nickel respectively. To me the most important number is that for nickel and I'll explain why. If you're an old car enthusiast, restorer or collector then you know there's a big difference between chrome plated bumpers and nickel plated ones. American cars of the 50's/60's were mostly made with chrome plated bumpers and English made cars of the same era came with nickel plated bumpers. The only reason this is significant is that English car bumpers didn't rust like their American counterparts. Both used the same steel underneath, but the plating process was different. Chromium is cheaper than nickel in case you were wondering and that's why Detroit car bumpers were chromed and why they rusted so badly. When I read flatware reviews that claimed rust I looked more closely and discovered that the flatware in question wasn't ever 18/10. It was some lesser percentage of nickel like 18/8 or 18/0. Mostly the rust was reported in 18/0, which is still considered "stainless" steel. Yes, like the antique car bumpers nickel was the key. But, you've got to be careful because different alloys were used by the same manufacturers that produced multiple lines of their flatware. Even with Knork you'll see different alloy combinations at different price points. Remember, nickel is more expensive. It should also be pointed out that you can own flatware that is 18/8 or 18/0 and never have it rust. It depends on the care given the utensils. Just know that as the nickel content decreases so goes up the potential for corrosion if meticulous care isn't taken. That brings me to the actual knives, forks and spoons of the 20 piece set I bought. I'll preface this section of my review by telling you that I really don't care for sharp edged, deep bowl spoons. They tend to cause discomfort to my lips with repeated contact while eating. When reading reviews the common phrase seemed to be "mouth feel" to describe spoons. I get it. Knork reviews truly excelled in this regard, so no worries there. There isn't a more comfortable spoon on the planet. On the subject of spoons let me tell you about an experience I had at Kohls the other day while returning an Amazon purchased Chinese flatware set. I shopped the Oneida display at the store and was startled to see just how freakishly large the Oneida pieces were compared to my 20 year old flatware. They were simply oversized by any measure. There is no way I would ever opt for Oneida, at least in the styles I saw there. My point is while shopping you need to be cognizant of the actual size of the flatware pieces. The set I returned was really nice, except that the dessert spoon was unusually small and therefore unacceptable. That set is available under a number of names, all of which make no sense to Western language. I guess it's the Chinese way of conforming to some perceived Western perspective, but I see it as just being nonsensical. I mean what kind of brand name is Acnusik and how do they come up with such names. At least with Knork it's obvious that they combined "knife" and "fork" to come up with the name. Stringing random letters together to make a name is common to Chinese products of all kinds or so I'm finding. All the pieces of my Knork set are what I would consider normal sized. They are also very well balanced in the hand. They are neither front nor back heavy and they are a great overall weight that is substantial without being too heavy and cumbersome. That brings me to the ever famous Knork forks. In the world of flatware they are unique, indeed, and supposedly patented. The forks are designed to cut given their tapered edges and a platform for pressing with your index finger. Was it a really strong factor for me? No, not really, but it was definitely a positive contribution to my decision making process. I should also tell you I like the curvature of the forks and that they are a positive mouth feel just like the spoons. The size of the salad fork is in the right proportion to the dinner fork. That only leaves the dinner knives to discuss. First, these are not serrated knives, but, instead, have a straight beveled edge. What that means is that you can sharpen them. How much you sharpen them is up to you, but it is conceivable that you could put a razor edge on these knives. I don't care for serrated edge knives because they tend to tear the meat rather than make clean cuts. And given the metallurgy is rust proof I'm not concerned about corrosion after they are sharpened. If they rust after being sharpened then I'll update this review. Right out of the box the knife sliced a top sirloin without any difficulty at all. Knork flatware is a great example of form following function and in the design process they still came up with a nice, attractive aesthetic. The tear drop shape looks very nice and the excellent balance means they won't be sliding off the edge of your plates, which is a common complaint of other manufacturers. Just know I'm beyond happy with my purchase and recommend Knork without reservations. This just might be the last flatware I ever buy in my lifetime. Just remember to buy ONLY the 18/10 alloy and you'll be just as happy.

Love the idea of these! They are a good weight and not at all flimsy. They are easy to hold and to use for cutting food during your meal. I have only one small complaint. They are thick, which is good, but some things are hard to pick up with the fork if you want to poke the tines into the food, like a piece of a fried egg. You can't really stab the fork into it and bring it to your mouth. The food falls off. Minor irritant to an otherwise excellent set of silverware!

I tried and returned six different flatware sets before finally settling on this one. The flatware is solid, thick, and very comfortable to hold. The quality is excellent. I was looking for at least a 3.5mm thickness, which is the minimum for good-quality flatware, and this set is 8mm thick—almost too thick. However, thanks to its ergonomic design and standard length, it feels just right. The forks are curved in a way that makes it easy to cut food sideways. It's worth noting that while the knife is serrated, it's not very sharp, so you'll need a separate set of steak knives to complement this set. I ordered both the silver and matte finishes but decided to keep the matte option, which looks sophisticated and modern. I found the silver finish to be too shiny for my taste.

This set of flatware is amazingly satisfying. 18/10 so you know the stainless steel quality is high. Knives aren't marked, I believe they are 13/0 which is standard for knives to hold their edge I believe. Simple design. No frills, scrolls, etc. If you want elaborate, this isn't it. I was looking for something simple and clean and Knork is just that. Surprisingly heavy, but not uncomfortable to use. Each utensil is about twice as thick as most cutlery. Thus it is noticeably heavy. However the balance points are in good places. The forks have beveled edges to make cutting through food easier. (There are a lot of videos online saying how good these are for people who eat with only one hand, have other physical challenges.) There are little shelves on the edges of the forks and spoons so it's easier to push down when using them as cutting tools. The matte color is just what I was looking for. Good for casual dining, will look good on an elegant table as well. Definitely worth the price. I'm really glad I chose these after a lot of searching.

Very nicely made flatware; solid, balanced and modestly sized. They are smaller than what I had, so I can see the difference in the length of the fork, for example. They are weighty and the finish is really nice. We got the Duo Silver finish and it's very attractive. The fork works amazingly well for cutting without being sharp at all. The spoon is comfortable in the mouth; just rightly sized. Overall pleased. I REALLY wanted the antique copper finish but was anxious about the finish wearing off. They aren't cheap by any means, so, we went with the more reliable silver finish... boring! But nice enough...haha. ALSO... we bought the storage tray for this set so that they stay organized! It's got all the flatware snugly nestled into very tidy rows. Made in China.

High quality set of cutlery with a unique look.

Purchased settings for 8 and the drawer organizer. Beautifully made and finished in highly polished SS. Ergonimically almost perfect. The knives are a good comprimise between speading and cutting. The forks are genius. Able to cut and scoop, sharp tines, just perfection. The organizer is well made and sturdy. It takes getting used to for easy cutlery placement.

A nice weight for all pieces. However it doesnt have smaller ‘bread n butter’ knifes in the set. Thanks for a speedy delivery.

These are a good weight, look great - the duo silver -, and are comfortable in the hand. Recommended