Henckels Premier Series Opus 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

Classic silverware - not too heavy, not too light. Simple shape, comfortable to hold. Simple elegance. A little pricey, but you don't have to buy silverware often.

This flatware has a terrifically modern look that -- somehow -- me and my antique-loving fiancé can agree on. We now own service for twenty. And a dining room that only seats six. In other words, we love this stuff.But why?Maybe its the nifty way the retro curve of the handles conform to your hand. Maybe its the solid feel and weight. Or perhaps the almost-oversized-European styling. Or the fact that they look and feel better than Oneida -- at a third the price.Whatever the reasons, we're more than happy.

This flatware is good and substantial without being too heavy, clunky or pretentious. The knives I recieved are all one-piece, and they feel good in the hand. The simplicity of the design is very classy and the large size is very comfortable. The finish on the stainless-steel is very nice, and adds to the overall minimalist appeal of the set. I do wish that they were just a little larger and heavier, actually, hence the four stars, but this is a mich nicer set than you will usually see for the money.