What is the rating of the stainless steel please - is it 18/10, or something else? Thank you!
185885
Cups are stainless steel, not sure about the 18/10. Can say that I don't think the handles are as gutsy as I had hoped. They bend easily when digging in flour or other dense indredients.
185886
can't say what the rating is, but they are sturdier than any of my other metal cups. I bake often and I have not experienced any bending of the handles.
2255377
I agree with you you, but I do not know if this product is 18/10 stainless steel. The manufacturer describes it as aluminum and stainless and that it is rust resistant. I purchased the Adjustable Shower Caddy in May 2013 and have been very happy with the product. I did not want a chrome-type finish which tends to peel and rust more quickly, and spent a few dollars more for this product. I think it will look well for quite some time, but if I get five years without it becoming a "rust bucket" I will be happy. Please see my other reviews regarding attaching suction cup to wall. Hope this helps. I agree with you you, but I do not know if this product is 18/10 stainless steel. The manufacturer describes it as aluminum and stainless and that it is rust resistant. I purchased the Adjustable Shower Caddy in May 2013 and have been very happy with the product. I did not want a chrome-type finish which tends to peel and rust more quickly, and spent a few dollars more for this product. I think it will look well for quite some time, but if I get five years without it becoming a "rust bucket" I will be happy. Please see my other reviews regarding attaching suction cup to wall. Hope... » Read More I agree with you you, but I do not know if this product is 18/10 stainless steel. The manufacturer describes it as aluminum and stainless and that it is rust resistant. I purchased the Adjustable Shower Caddy in May 2013 and have been very happy with the product. I did not want a chrome-type finish which tends to peel and rust more quickly, and spent a few dollars more for this product. I think it will look well for quite some time, but if I get five years without it becoming a "rust bucket" I will be happy. Please see my other reviews regarding attaching suction cup to wall. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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It is definitely 18/10. It says so on the back of each piece....and it has a really nice weight.
901216
I'm not sure what this question is about. The Cuisinart MultiClad Pro line is VERY good quality, seems to be 18/10 quality, both in the weight and the quality of stainless steel. I have a whole line of the MultiClad Pro. The lesser-priced line below the MultiClad Pro isn't NEARLY the quality, Stay away from it. Marianne
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If it does not say 18/10 Stainless, it is probably not really "stainless" but a cheap knockoff. The kettles available to Europeans are high quality, made in Belgium or Germany, while "American" kettles are shoddy Chinese products with plastic and other cheap materials. Right now, I'm waiting on an email return from Russell Hobbs to see what I would need to do to use a European kettle in this country. In America, we keep buying throw-away crap and wonder why vendors keep selling it (duh - because we buy it). Europeans are protected by their governments from shoddy products - products must meet higher standards there. If it does not say 18/10 Stainless, it is probably not really "stainless" but a cheap knockoff. The kettles available to Europeans are high quality, made in Belgium or Germany, while "American" kettles are shoddy Chinese products with plastic and other cheap materials. Right now, I'm waiting on an email return from Russell Hobbs to see what I would need to do to use a European kettle in this country. In America, we keep buying throw-away crap and wonder why vendors keep selling it (duh - because we buy it). Europeans are protected by their governments from shoddy... » Read More If it does not say 18/10 Stainless, it is probably not really "stainless" but a cheap knockoff. The kettles available to Europeans are high quality, made in Belgium or Germany, while "American" kettles are shoddy Chinese products with plastic and other cheap materials. Right now, I'm waiting on an email return from Russell Hobbs to see what I would need to do to use a European kettle in this country. In America, we keep buying throw-away crap and wonder why vendors keep selling it (duh - because we buy it). Europeans are protected by their governments from shoddy products - products must meet higher standards there. « Show Less
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I have been using this 3 piece set for over a year and I am quite satisfied. The inner part of the casserole is made of good quality of stainless steel. Not sure on your 18/8 parameter.
645989
I went to Google to find their location in Fairfield, CA, for you and called them @ 1-707-453-0620. They had to get back to me, but yes, they are 18/10 stainless steel. They are engraved with the sizes for permanance. They don't rust, they measure accurately, and they work fine.
1575289
The product is not 18/10 - it is actually 18/0 on the exterior with only a stainless 202 grade cooking surface. The 202 is about the cheapest quality stainless in use and is not generally accepted as cookware grade - It certainly is not professional grade. The 202 is prone to stains, rusting and easily scratches. Unlike true 18/10 these scratches will not self repair/seal.
1644227
I am not sure what "grade" of stainless steel, but it is as good of a quality as my regular silverware. The pattern is almost the same too!
716267
It means the grade of stainless steel the pan is made from and the weight of the stainless steel.18/10 is a very good grade of stainless.
877257
Speaking as to the actual product I received after ordering it, it's certainly not 18/10 stainless or for that matter any kind of stainless steel. The strainer I received is made out of a cheap aluminum grade material, polished to look like stainless steel, but it's not. I buy sheet metal for a living and I know a little about metals.
1877018
I don't have experience to compare it with other high rated stainless steel, but I love this set. It is heavy duty and cleans up nicely. My favorite thing about this set is the way it stores so compactly in my storage space challenged kitchen.
674843
Robspeed is correct, they are T304 stainless steel which is 18/8. They're great pans, quite heavy,even heating, easy to clean. I love them!
1809970
If it's magnetic, then it's NOT 18/10 stainless, as the description claims. According to metallurgists, only lesser grades of stainless are magnetic, due to the percentage of chromium,nickel, and molybdenum that makes up 18/10 Stainless Steel.
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It says 18/10 gauge on the handle. I've had the set for quite some time. I've never had an issue with rusting or bending--I don't think I could if I tried. I try to take very good care of it, but have accidentally left it in standing water a few times without problems. Friends & family are totally jealous ;). I would definitely purchase it again!
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I do not know but believe it is not 18/10. Mine rusted badly in less than 3 months. The steel is weakly attracted to a magnet, a sure sign it's not 18/10. Possibly it's 18/8 and in a humid environment 18/8 will rust. The 18/10 alloy they should have used on this it type 316, it's typically used in marine environments and its base Ni/Cr is 18/10 but it has a significant amount of molybdenum in the alloy. Type 316 is often called surgical steel. I doubt if the manufacturer knows the alloy. If you just spec "stainless steel" 18/8 is about the best you might get.
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The first number in 18/10 stainless steel refers to the percentage of the alloy that is made up of chromium. In order to be considered stainless steel at all, that number must be at least 10.5%. A higher value of chromium means that the protective layer will be thicker and will repair itself more quickly if damaged. Therefore, 18/10 stainless steel has a high level of chromium, and will be more resistant to staining and corrosion. The second number in 18/10 stainless steel refers to the percentage of nickel in the cookware. Although 18/8 also indicates high quality stainless steel cookware, the higher both numbers are, the better the cookware. above information quoted from: http://www.only-cookware.com/what_is_18_10_stainless_steel_cookware.html Also, the whistle does work, but you really have to boil the water excessively. not a problem for me. I just listen for the water and turn off the heat when it is ready. We are very happy with our tea pot. We use it multiple times a day and it is holding up well.