Oneida Moda Effective Flatware Steak Knives, Stainless

Perfect weight and very durable
I bought a Moda set that included 8 place settings and some serving pieces in 2008. They’re a perfect weight, very versatile in design, and super durable in quality. 16 years later I still have the full set, and all the pieces are in great condition, just some scratches from normal use. 16 years of daily use and dishwasher cleaning and heat drying, and no sign of discoloration or corrosion. So I bought 8 more teaspoons as I go through those more quickly than the other utensils, but now I’m contemplating buying another set so I have plenty on hand for holidays when I have house guests and we go through utensils more quickly. The design is subtly different now than my 2008 set, but only if you look very closely at the pieces side by side. Would highly recommend this line!

Very Attractive
It’s my first 18/10 flatware set, and I love them. I cannot offer a comparison review to other flatware sets being that this is my first actual purchase of one, BUT I can definitely comment on my overall satisfaction of them. They exactly as they appear in the Oneida’s listing in Amazon. Very shiny as some reviewers pointed out which concerned me at first, but I just wash them as soon as return my plate to the sink and that has helped in maintaining its luster. For the amount of quality pieces this set brings, it is definitely a steal. I have not seen this price for a 12 service 18/10 set from a reputable brand on Black Fridays, after Christmas specials and sales/clearance deals so I am thrilled to have saved money on a day of no savings. Plus I have purchased the Oneida Pro Series Stainless Steel Set (after purchasing Hamilton Beach Pro Gourmet Stainless Steel Set, which I returned) and it is another great product from Oneida. After purchasing a couple of items from this brand, I am pleased to say I trust this company.Again, this is a wonderful design; it’s complimentary a variety of styles: transitional, contemporary, modern, even traditional if done with European influence. I was expecting them to feel a bit heavy but they’re fine, not light but of modest weight. Maybe the dinner knives were a bit too lengthy for my liking, but together they are gorgeous to look at. They can instantly upgrade your dinnerware and are great choice for a dinner party.If I may, I would also want to offer some advice to dishwasher owners who are skeptical of purchasing such flashy flatware. First, this is solely based on my online research of the ongoing issue with rust marks left on flatware pieces after using the dishwasher. Although I do not own a dishwasher (but plan to soon) it was recommended that if flatware should be clean in appliance, then they must be separated from other metals (place them in the utensil component) and do not place any other metal objects such as pots, pans, etc. inside (plates, glass, plastic is acceptable). According to ‘real’ dishwasher owners, this has helped them maintained the polished appearance (with some towel-drying after wash). The claim is that the nickel material within the flatware reacts to other metal as does copper material during the wash cycle, so the key principle is to keep them separate in that small compartment, especially if your dishwasher is a stainless steel drum. Also, I recommend the Method Smarty Dish Dishwashing Detergent (those detergent capsules) because it has been rated the highest and tested in laboratories to keep everything clean, including dishwasher, since it’s biodegradable.Sorry I am not an expert but I hope you find this review to be helpful.

Good Flatware, but Could Be Better
This is a good flatware set at a good price. Our family is using this set for everyday use and it has held up quite well in daily washing. Listed are the important facts and features that I noticed:PROS:* The appearance is excellent as well as the contemporary styling. You won’t get food debris stuck in any intricate design as there is none. The flatware is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.* The flatware holds up well in daily washing in a dishwasher. It retains its shiny finish and you can get spots from hard water or improper washing, but that is not a fault of the flatware and is noticeable since it is shiny.* It uses 18/10 steel meaning it has 18-20% chromium and 8-10% nickel content. The chromium keeps it hard and the nickel keeps it shiny over the years. This set is made in Indonesia. As a consequence the flatware will not bend in normal use. You can verify this be scooping hard ice cream with any one of the spoons and notice the spoon will not bend. Similarly the tines of the forks will stay aligned and not bend.* The spoons are oval in shape, but they are sufficiently deep.* All of the spoons and forks feel good in the hands except the knife, but it works for what it is.CONS:* As another reviewer stated there is a conspicuous “O” inset in a square stamped on the back of the flatware. In normal use this isn’t a problem, but if you have this in a formal setting, you don’t want that.* I found only the teaspoon to be balanced, the other pieces are not and the knife is the worst as it seems to have most of its weight in the handle. If you place your utensil in your plate, you must be careful or it will flip out and possibly spill food on your clothes, tablecloth, or floor. You don’t want to think about your flatware, you just need it to work, so I think flatware balance needs to have more thought put in to the design.* The tips of the fork are a bit rough and I wish they were polished to prevent this.If Oneida revised this design and paid attention to the balance, then it would get 5 stars. Well balanced flatware is generally difficult to get, because it limits the design and size, particularly when you must maintain a volume standard for the spoons. Sometimes you can find balanced flatware, but it may not be as sturdy and subject to bending. I think this set could do a bit better in balance since the styling is contemporary.

Great product
A beautiful set, perfect weight and handling.

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Nice and heavy, but not elegant