Review of Ginkgo Norse 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

My husband and I registered for the Ginkgo Norse flatware on our wedding registry.We thought this set was very attractive--simple, heavy, smooth finish, and strong.I definitely gave it a good go on the hard ice cream test and it didn't bend.But after the first wash in the dishwasher we saw minimal rusting and pitting.Now after three months there are only a few pieces that are not rusting.You can get the rust spots out or nearly invisible by scrubbing with a scotch brite pad.Seriously, who wants to inspect their silverware that closely all the time?This isn't our fancy stuff; it's our every day stuff.But the stuff looks horrible just after a few washes.Our other stainless steel stuff is not rusting or pitting.We have a brand new high end dishwasher.However, we do have hard water.Regardless though I returned this set and have gone with J.A. Henckels 45pc Bellasera Flatware Set (off of Amazon for 60 dollars for 8pc + hostess set).It's gone through the same dishwasher with no problems.The Bellasera set is beautiful but totally different style (not as heavy but still strong and the knives are unique).However, Ginkgo Norse is 18/0 and the Bellasera is 18/10. Rusting just isn't acceptable in my book. Check out the Bellasera though: J.A. Henckels 45pc Bellasera Flatware Set

Product Description
With a clean straight lined handle, and it's sophisticated design, the Norse20-piece place setting from Ginkgo provides sharp design for your table. The 20-piece place setting includes four each of the following: salad fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon and teaspoon. All pieces are made from 18/0 stainless steel with an all satin finish. Dishwasher safe. Made for you life.

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