Rose gold and copper have been the latest craze in all types of electronics, flatware, serveware, jewelry, etc. We are not immune.
We have two sets of flatware at the moment: The nicer stainless steel 18/10 40-piece set from Towle (purchased more than a decade ago for around $80 from Crate & Barrel) that we keep for special occasions in felt flatware storage, and our daily don't care if we lose it cheapo Förnuft set ($9.99 for 20 pieces) from IKEA. Well, true to the whole don't care if we lose it, mantra, we've lost 30% of the cheap utensils, and hence I was looking to either use the Towle set as our new daily and buy a nicer set for formal, or replace the daily with a nicer set than just IKEA.
We're not fancy people in general (remember the whole shopping at IKEA reference?) so it's a bit hard to plunk down money even if it's for something we use daily for a decade or more. But, we all have to grow up sometime, and this Berglander set seemed to be a cross between nicer than IKEA but won't kill me if things go bad. In other words, it might possibly be a good value for the modern style, expensive look, and as a trial for this type of titanium plated stainless steel. I've had it for just a day, though, so I can't yet comment on its longevity and ability to withstand daily dishwashing and a hectic family. BUT, what I will say is that it's just the right size for daily use, and the perfect color, balance, and modern style to use for a more formal occasion.
My favorite part, though, as you'll see in the associated photo, is that there is no branding on the back of the utensils. None of this Towle, 18/10, China or IKEA, made in People's R. of China nonsense. It's a clean unstamped flatware in rose gold or copper. Very pleasing to the eye.
The photo shows, from left to right:
1. The back of my Towle dinner fork, with the 18/10 stamping.
2. The front of my Towle dinner fork, slightly shorter than this Berglander rose gold dinner fork, but not by much.
3. The back of the Berglander rose gold dinner fork. (No imprints!)
4. The front of the Berglander rose gold dinner fork.
5. The front of the IKEA Förnuft flatware, a bit shorter than the Berglander rose gold dinner fork.
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We have two sets of flatware at the moment: The nicer stainless steel 18/10 40-piece set from Towle (purchased more than a decade ago for around $80 from Crate & Barrel) that we keep for special occasions in felt flatware storage, and our daily don't care if we lose it cheapo Förnuft set ($9.99 for 20 pieces) from IKEA. Well, true to the whole don't care if we lose it, mantra, we've lost 30% of the cheap utensils, and hence I was looking to either use the Towle set as our new daily and buy a nicer set for formal, or replace the daily with a nicer set than just IKEA.
We're not fancy people in general (remember the whole shopping at IKEA reference?) so it's a bit hard to plunk down money even if it's for something we use daily for a decade or more. But, we all have to grow up sometime, and this Berglander set seemed to be a cross between nicer than IKEA but won't kill me if things go bad. In other words, it might possibly be a good value for the modern style, expensive look, and as a trial for this type of titanium plated stainless steel. I've had it for just a day, though, so I can't yet comment on its longevity and ability to withstand daily dishwashing and a hectic family. BUT, what I will say is that it's just the right size for daily use, and the perfect color, balance, and modern style to use for a more formal occasion.
My favorite part, though, as you'll see in the associated photo, is that there is no branding on the back of the utensils. None of this Towle, 18/10, China or IKEA, made in People's R. of China nonsense. It's a clean unstamped flatware in rose gold or copper. Very pleasing to the eye.
The photo shows, from left to right:
1. The back of my Towle dinner fork, with the 18/10 stamping.
2. The front of my Towle dinner fork, slightly shorter than this Berglander rose gold dinner fork, but not by much.
3. The back of the Berglander rose gold dinner fork. (No imprints!)
4. The front of the Berglander rose gold dinner fork.
5. The front of the IKEA Förnuft flatware, a bit shorter than the Berglander rose gold dinner fork.