Gourmet Settings20-Piece Silverware Montana Collection-Matte/Polished Stainless Steel Flatware Sets-Service for 4 Kitchen Cutlery Utensils Knife/Fork/Spoons, Black

I wanted cutlery that had a rustic, earthy look to them, could be used everyday, or for a special occasion. These pieces have a nice weight to them and are comfortable use. I bought my first set in a designer discount shop, then couldn't find them anymore. A eureka moment when I saw these on Amazon, lol...love 'em!

Love love love these. Now I just want to find larger serving pieces to go with it. Work great in the dishwasher.

My former flatware set held up wonderfully for 8 years but it was time for a more adult set. This set is sturdy and definitely quality, in my opinion. They are heavy, be prepared for an adjustment if you're upgrading your silverware drawer. I purchased these to be used as every day flatware, I took a picture so you can see that the teaspoon and soup spoon are definitely larger than my average plastic handled set (which I would say is more or less average sized for flatware). I can say that the finish is more brownish than black but it is definitely dark, and I think it may wear off a little with every day use. As the handles are not straight and off beat already, wear and tear on the finish from every day use will only add to their charm. I don't own a dishwasher so I can't comment on their durability in the dishwasher, and as you can see from my old set, even hand washing will wear something down over time. I felt that the price was fair given the quality of the materials and expect these to last for at least as long as the previous set, if not longer. I have not noticed any signs of rust in the week I've had these and while I feel they are much larger and heavier than my previous set, it's not going to be difficult to adjust to. But be prepared, because I was initially shocked at the size difference.

Nice set to match the one I got at Bed Bath & Beyond for much more! I liked the look as it was not too casual and not too formal, with a nice heavy weight feel that feels quite comfortable. The dark brown/black color easily works with a lot of dish colors.

These are nice. They're solid, seem durable, and do fine in the dishwasher for me so far (but I also live in desert, so they dry pretty quickly after). But they're also really big! I feel like I'm eating off of serving utensils. I'll get used to it, I'm sure, but they're a little uncomfortable for me, given their large size. I prefer smaller pieces.