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What are the differences between stainless flatware manufacturers? Each manufacturer has its individual strengths, but all of the manufacturers we feature premium quality stainless flatware. Scroll down to read more about each manufacturer, and click on the "Go" button to visit that maker's page! |
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Couzon |
11 patterns available European styling that trends towards modern designs, and in the larger Continental size. Prices range between $75 and $135 per place setting. |
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Dansk |
19 patterns available Dansk sticks to modern interpretations of Scandinavian designs. Priced between $10 and $35 per place setting. |
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Ginkgo |
23 patterns available Good variety of designs at very good values. They aren't the most well-known, but they certainly should be. Prices range betwen $12 to $65 per place setting. |
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Gorham |
26 patterns available The pace setter for a stainless manufacturers. Good heavy weight stainless. Priced between $12 and $35 per place setting. |
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JA Henckels |
5 patterns available First efforts from the venerable kitchen cutlery manufacturer. Priced between $12 and $50 per place setting. |
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Lenox (& Kirk Stieff) |
23 patterns available Lenox also makes the Gorham patterns, and the Lenox flatware is intended to be "slightly better" than the Gorham ones. $15 to $45. |
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Lisa Jenks |
6 patterns available Lisa Jenks is better known for her jewelry, but the flatware is very interesting and very heavy. $30 to $70 per place setting. |
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Mikasa |
20 patterns available Primarily known for their china, but they specialize in value priced knockoffs of far more expensive patterns. $20 to $30 per place setting. |
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Nambe |
29 patterns available Very modern designs, all manufactured by Yamazaki. It's a good place to start if you are a fan of contemporary styling. All place settings are $55 each. |
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Oneida |
63 patterns available Oneida products are created to connect with consumer lifestyles and satisfy the creative spirit. $10 to $60 per place setting. |
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Reed & Barton |
41 patterns available Privately held company that still cares a lot about quality, offering a 100-year warranty on most patterns. $12 to $35 per setting. |
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Revolution |
4 pattern availables Currently the only exclusively USA made flatware manufacturer. |
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R&B Everyday |
12 patterns available Manufactured by Reed & Barton in 18/0 stainless alloy, so the prices are quite a bit lower than 18/10 Reed & Barton. $12.95 per place setting. |
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Ricci |
44 patterns available Ricci makes the highest quality flatware we offer. If you appreciate those differences, it is worth the money; up to $85 per place setting. |
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Royal Doulton |
1 pattern available Manufactured by Godinger under license, we currently only offer one pattern, while they straighten out their delivery issues on the other four. |
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Sasaki |
10 patterns available Asian-inspired design, and very high quality. $30 to $50 per place setting. |
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Towle Silversmiths |
37 patterns available Some of the best values for your dollar. Their products range from super value box sets to premium bridal stainless. $10 to $45 per place setting. |
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Vera Wang |
15 patterns available Made by the same company that manufactures Towle and Wallace. Pricey, though, so consider these if you really like the designs. $60 to $70 per place setting. |
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Wallace Silversmiths |
24 patterns available Wide variety of designs, but specializing mainly in complete sets and value pricing. $15 to $25 per place setting. |
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Waterford |
33 patterns available Manufactured by Reed & Barton, primarily intended to match the Waterford china. Consider these if you really like the design, since they're pricey. $25 to $80 per setting. |
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Wedgwood |
10 patterns available Wedgwood offers patterns that are intended to pair up with Wedgwood china. $45 to $60 per place setting. |
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Yamazaki |
42 patterns available It's a shame that Yamazaki has to be last on this list due to the alphabetical sorting. They offer the best mix of value and quality among all manufacturers. $15 to $35 per setting. |
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