What is the make up of the SS? 18/0,18/8, or 18/10?
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that I don't remember, but it's very well built, heavy, and works on our induction stove.
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According to the Thunder Group website, it's listed as 18/8. The page can be found here: http://www.thundergroup.com/app/stx.productdetail.asp?did=2971
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18/8 and 18/10: These are the two most common grades of stainless steel used for food preparation and dining, also known as Type 304 (304 Grade) and are part of the 300 series. The first number,18, refers to the amount of chromium present and the second represents the amount of nickel. For example, 18/8 stainless steel is comprised of 18% chromium and 8% nickel.
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18 refers to 18% chromium content, and the other number refers to the percentage of nickel content. There is no difference between 18/8 and 18/10. It's purely marketing. 18/0 however, has no nickel content, which means it won't keep its silver-like shine over the years.
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Because I didn't know the answer I used Google to find the answer as for the spoons they are great. Have you ever seen the numbers 18/0, 18/8, or 18/10 listed to describe stainless steel flatware? A common misperception is that these numbers refer to the weight of stainless flatware. These numbers have nothing to do with weight. These number are common in the industry and refer to the percentage of chromium and nickel that is used in the manufacture of the stainless steel alloy used to make the flatware. The first number is the percent of chromium in the alloy. Chromium content is what give stainless it's strength. The second number is the percent of nickel. Nickel is what gives stainless it's shine and rust-resistance. 18/10 and 18/8 are the optimal amounts of chromium and nickel for stainless steel flatware and are regarded as the highest level of quality. Some people think that 18/10 is better than 18/8 but in reality there is no difference and both are the highest level of quality. On the other hand, 18/0 is different and most of the cheaper stainless steel is 18/0. If numbers are not offered, many times it is because it is 18/0 or the lower level of quality. Most of the time if stainless is 18/8 or 18/10 the seller will let you know that since it is a selling point if flatware is 18/8 or 18/10.
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if it isn't it is as good as 18/10! I am pretty sure it was advertised as being 18/10 but when I just checked the bottom of my boilers it doesn't specify.I have hadmy set for 3 years and have since purchased an additional set for myself and 2 sets for my daughter.
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I believe it refers to gauge/weight of the stainless steel.18/10 is a good grade.
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I finally found the notation on the knives. It is 18/10 and is an absolutely beautiful set with a very good weight and cleans up beautifully in the dishwasher.
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I believe it was 18/10 because it is a quality pot. 18/0 does not keep its shine as well as you can tell with cheap 18/0 flatware. I always look for 18/10 or better to buy.
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You are comparing apples to hippopotamuses. The "25/10" used by one manufacturer of Laguile-style knives refers to the blades' dimensions. "18/10" used to describe stainless steel refers to the metallic content of the steel alloy. They have nothing to do with each other.
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I just got a 12/12 and I also have a 12-18 I think. I have set it up a few times I think the 12-12 will be really good
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This Barenthal Adele set is 18/10. The 18/0 description may just be a misprint.
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According to the Gourmet Settings website for this product it is 18/10. You can find the discussion under Flatware 101 at the bottom of their site.
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18" works pretty well for most things. 8" would be for fine work like string or lace work. 20+ would be best for things like icing tips or doing large volumes fairly quickly. It's mostly about how often you're willing to fill your bag vs how much you want to hold onto at one time. I find that anything larger than 18-20" is just too big.
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It's 18/0, so will tend to discolor and rust a bit. Get 18/10 stainless for the best rust resistance
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You probably mean what's the alloy composition. "18/10" isn't a "gauge" it's a description of a metal content of a particular class of stainless steel.
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I cannot tell if it is 18/10, but it is stainless steel and it is a fairly thick rigid. It is a very solid unit and it works very well. We really like it. I hope this helps.
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Not sure, inside is 18/10. middle is 1050 aluminum, outside is 26/10. In SS the X/Y is chromium/nickle not gage.