Hampton Forge Silversmiths Messina Satin 20-Piece Flatware Set, 236B0202PH

I was looking forward to receiving an addition to my flatware set from Hampton Forge Silversmiths. I like the Messina Satin flatware I own and wanted to add to my place settings, so was quite happy to find it online on Amazon. However, the place settings are of an inferior quality. The weight of each piece is lighter and while they look the same, the feel of each piece is different. It's not a big deal. It's possible no one else would notice, but it isn't the same quality, so I am somewhat disappointed.

If you're not trying to replace or supplement your old set, this set is really good for the price. It's definitely flimsier than the original set, but it's also much less expensive.I haven't had any problems with them yet. They're solid; they don't bend when you try to use them like some reviewers have mentioned. (Unless you tried to cut tough meat with the knife or use the spoons on very hard ice cream.)Basically, they're a good choice if you're looking for something that looks fancy but is inexpensive.

I selected this pattern because I already own the set. My original set was purchased about 10 years ago. The originals are much sturdier, stronger. My simple test is this: If you can use the soup spoon to dig out moderately frozen ice cream, it's decent material. This new set bent like a wet noodle.

I ordered two sets of this flatware...When it came I was excited, but after looking at the pieces I am somewhat disapointed. I have this original silverware, and this does not look exactly like it, but more like a cheaper version of it. You can not let it air dry after washing it, because it will get rust spots on the indentations on the handles..I will keep it because it looks close to what I already have, but wish it was better quality.

Although I like the design of the flatware, I was very disappointed with it. I gave them as a gift to my daughter whom I knew loved this particular design. The first time through the dishwasher, rust appeared on most of the pieces. Some came off, some didn't. She now washes them by hand. Would not recommend them.

I've owned a good set of Hampton flatware for years that looks just like this style. We were so excited to find more, because we only had one set. Well, I purchased TWO sets of this matching silverware, but QUALITY is NOT the same. Before we even got to use the silverware, we washed it & it came out of the dishwasher rusted. All of it. It should have been stainless steel, but can't possibly be. Our old stuff has washed fine for about 6 yrs & still looks new. These new sets are garbage. And since I had already opened the package, I couldn't just return them in 'unopened, unused' condition. I didn't know who to contact & then apparantly lost my window. There shouldn't be a return window on foul merchandise. I've got $75 garbage still sitting in my office wishing I could box it up & send it back (which would have also been costly as it is heavy). I usually have such good luck with Amazon, but this was the worst experience. Negative stars.

These utensils really have held up to our everyday meals. Open back door guy helps grip and makes them less slippery than others.

I bought this pattern 12 years ago and have enjoyed it so much that when I finally found what I thought was my stainless pattern, I snatched it up. I was disappointed with it right out of the box.very cheap stamped almost like picnic utensils. I would not recommend this product.