Austen Flatware
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Beautiful, and the perfect weight
My husband and I spent a lot of time deciding which flatware to register for. We couldn't be happier with our choice. We love the look of the matte handles and how they contrast with the polished parts.
Heft and balance are very important to me, and these fit my hand perfectly. We love that they are dishwasher safe but have enough elegance to make our table look lovely. A great choice!
August 26, 2011
Very nice flatware
We received this set for our wedding and really love it. The only downfall is that if you wash them in the dishwasher and any water is left on them, they spot easily. This is not a major issue and we just purchased the polishing glove from C&B to easily remove the spots.
The shape and contrast of brushed to shiny silver is beautiful and we love how it fits into your hand. We would definitely recommend this set but also the polishing glove to go with it.
August 16, 2011
beautiful flatware
We got these as a wedding present and they are beautiful. Since they are also dishwasher safe you can use them for everyday meals and still look fancy for special occasions.
August 16, 2011
Nary a problem in eleven years!
We chose this flatware for wedding registration eleven years ago. Never had one problem in all this time, thankfully. We have hand washed and also used the dishwaser without troubles. Recently added the iced tea spoons which we had on our list but just didn't get around to until recently.
We really enjoy the products, like the clean lines and believe the design will accommodate most table ware nicely. It's been great for us!
December 13, 2010
Love it!
Surprised about the reviews I saw. We have had this flatware for 9 years now and we love it! Still receive compliments on it! The flatware is perfect for everyday use and works well when entertaining. Need to buy more!
April 25, 2010
We took it back in less than two weeks
I feel in love this the look of this silverware when I added it to the registry. It was incredibly disappointing when we noticed scratches on the matte finish and the other part within a week of starting to use the silverware after the wedding. We don't have a dishwasher and handwash everything. It scratched with a soft sponge. After debating whether or not it was worth keeping, we decided to return it. For $42.95 a set and a claim by the company that it is for everyday use, it should be much higher quality. I actually called Yamazaki (the maker) directly and they weren't helpful. Pick out something else unless you want scratches. The people at C&B were very nice in taking back our return though.
December 29, 2009
Disappointed
Although the design was beautiful, the handles started to scratch only after 6 months of use.
June 20, 2009
Beautiful, Classic Flatware
We first bought this flatware 7 years ago when we got married, and it is still as gorgeous today as it was when we opened our wedding gifts. I'm still working my way toward having a set of 12 (only 2 more sets to go!) and plan to keep this flatware for years to come.
Favorite features: the matte handles contrast beautifully with the polished parts, the knife has the perfect heft and weight, and the bowls of the spoons are just the right depth. This flatware never goes out of style!
June 1, 2009
5-Piece Place Setting.
Dinner Knife.
Dinner Fork.
Soup Spoon.
Teaspoon.
Serving Spoon.
MAAS® Polishing Gloves.
