From Henckels International comes this 45-pc. Flatware Set: Deco - part of their Premiere Flatware line. J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL Premiere Flatware 45-pc. Flatware Set: Deco 8 Dinner Knives 8 Dinner Forks 8 Dinner Spoons 8 Salad Forks 8 Teaspoons Butter Knife Pierced Serving Spoon Serving Fork Serving Spoon Sugar Spoon This set includes eight 5-pc. place settings along with a 5-pc. hostess set. Featuring superior handle construction heavy gauge larger continental size giving it that unique european design. Made of 18/8 stainless steel.Flatware as it is used today has only been in existence since the end of the 18th century. While individual items such as knives forks and spoons are much older they didn't come in complete sets until the well-set table became a form of expression of particular lifestyle and culture. The aim of J.A. Henckels has always been to reflect Zeitgeist as well as producing flatware that does not date. Whether fine ornamental decoration or classically simple design all J.A. Henckels flatware conveys beauty and individuality. By the perfect combination of form and functionality they contribute to the appearance of an attractively set dining table. Our flatware combines workmanship of the highest quality with durability and functionality. The table knives have outstanding cutting ability thus following the tradition of J.A. Henckels as a flatware manufacturer. All you need to know about flatware can be found in the following PDF pages below - why J.A. Henckels products are of outstanding quality how variations in quality arise and what effect they have.What you should know about flatware | Materials | How to recognize good flatware Production | Care and treatment of flatware | The right flatware for every purposeJ.A. Henckels still prides itself on making the finest cutlery available on the market. Today the standards developed 272 years ago are still reflected in each piece that carries the Henckels name. The assortment has expanded from cutlery to include a wide variety of cooking-related products to meet the demands of today's consumer including cookware kitchen gadgets & tools steak knife set wood accessories and cooking shears.