Clark Flatware
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Sturdy set
We got 12 place settings over 5 years ago. The flatware has held up well. There are minor scratches on the surfaces but I would expect that from 5 years of dishwashing. The flatware pairs well with the quartet plates we use. We still get compliments.
April 24, 2012
Beautiful, but sensitive finish
We love the look and feel of the Clark flatware. It has a nice weight and is comfortable to use. We only wish the finished were holding up better. We've only had this set for three years, and it is looking pretty scratched up. It claims to be dishwasher safe, but I feel like I see more scratches every time I put them away. It's not that they look really bad, but they looked so much more beautiful when they were shiny and new! I'm still very happy to use them for every day, just don't feel as good about using them for a dinner party.
March 11, 2012
Nice looking, Tarnishes Quickly
We got these for our wedding registry and loved the way the felt and looked. They are beautiful! However within less than a year we started to notice rust spots on multiple pieces. This is decent silver and do not feel that you should have to battle tarnish after that short of time. What happen to the years of our grandparents and parents having the same set for 20+ years!?
March 10, 2012
Absolutely Perfect Flatware Set
I cannot stress enough how much I love the Clark flatware set. I put it on our wedding registry after using our close friends' Clark flatware that they received for their own wedding, and received one 20-piece set.
I love the weight of each piece- it is substantial and you can feel the high quality.
I love the rounded bowls of the spoons that contribute to the modern, simple and yet elegant look of the whole set. It is a modern style that will not go out of fashion and at 18/10, I am confident that it will last a lifetime. I purchased 2 more sets in addition to the 1 20-piece set and the 4-piece hostess serving set that we received for gifts.
The pointedness of the forks is really nice, too. They are long and pierce food perfectly- not all spaced out like cheap silverware.
I also love that there are no bands or lines or other unnecessary decorations on each piece. They are simple, clean, and bold in shape.
We wanted a heavyweight, simple, modern flatware set that would match with virtually anything, and we definitely got it with the Clark flatware set.
One thing- water spots will appear after washing a bit, but are easily erased with a damp, lintless soft rag.
November 14, 2011
Flatware is Awesome!
I was trying to decide where to purchase our flatware whether to go with a higher quality and higher price or a lower price but lower quality. To my surprise this set was not higher in price like I thought it was right in line with the cheaper versions. So I opted for a higher quality item. I really love this set specifically because of the spoon shape. It's great for cereal and soup. There is nothing worse that a spoon that doesn't hold enough soup or cereal!
August 30, 2011
Nice Flatware
We love the clean design of this flatware. It is heavy and nice quality. The brushed metal also seems to wear well. Highly recommended.
August 23, 2011
LOVE!
This place setting is very well made. It is cast in one piece so it is very durable. The finish looks like polished nickel and is very contemporary.
August 17, 2011
Love this flatware, but...
We got this silverware as a wedding gift. I picked it out in the C&B store because I love the simple design of this flatware, as well as how heavy it was and the satin finish. I still love the way it looks and feels, however, we have had a major issue with them rusting in the dishwasher. We had our water tested to make sure it wasn't hard and causing the rust, but that wasn't the problem. I did research and found that it was likely because of the satin finish of the flatware.
I need to clean the whole set with Barkeeper's Friend once every 3-4 months, and the knives more often than that (their composition is slightly different to keep the blades harder). The upkeep doesn't bother me much, but know that it will likely be necessary for anyone who buys this set.
May 13, 2011
Love the look.
I really enjoy this flatware. My husband and I have a modern-ish look and we both agreed that these were perfect. We've been using them for half a year and are A-okay in the dishwasher and look great.
The only thing that I'm not too fond of is how heavy they are. They knock over little bowls if I leave a spoon in it. But I guess that means they're quality!
February 6, 2011
Nice Flatware
We just received this as a wedding gift and we really like the flatware and serving pieces. They have a nice weight and shape. The finish has been scratched/ worn a little already. I can't tell if its from using the scratchy side of a sponge or not. Its not super noticeable unless you look closely. We are happy with them though.
October 12, 2010
Classic, Modern and Simple
I love this flatware! Its weight is wonderful. Classic.
July 17, 2010
Great if you don't put in the dishwasher!
We got these off of our registry, we've been very careful with washing them by hand and drying them before storing them, since all if not most of the reviews say these are prone to rust. We love the style, and the weight of them, and they are very easy to use. They are stylish but also useable. We just chose to not put them in the dishwasher and hope that will help not rust.
July 2, 2010
Love this flatware!
This is beautiful, graceful-looking flatware, high quality, substantial weight, well-balanced, comfortable to use. Glad I got it!
April 21, 2010
clark flatware
love the look and design of these. also, love the weight- hate using light flatware, enjoy something more substantial. so these totally work. some of the pieces seem huge to me (big fork & big spoon), and when using in a salad bowl they sometimes pop out due to their weight and length. but again, i prefer substantial.
after a little bit of time some of the pieces started rusting. not a lot of rust, like some of the reviewers seem to have problems with, and not on tons of pieces. they came clean with bar keeper's friend with no problems, and hardly ever notice rust these days.. but still, rust, which annoys me, since the sales lady told me they would not rust, period.
March 20, 2010
Rusty Clark Flatware
My husband and I received ten place settings of the Clark flatware when we married five years ago and I have been very disappointed with the quality. This flatware is supposed to be dishwasher safe and durable enough for everyday use but it was not for us. The first rust spots started appearing on the butter knives after about a year and half. I buffed them out at first thinking it was just an anomaly but they kept appearing on new pieces. After five years, only about half of the entire set is rust free. In addition, the matte finish didn’t age very well and is now a mixture of matte and scratches. I am unfortunately replacing the entire set after only five years.
February 10, 2010
low quality finish
Excellent design, low quality finish.
Like the other reviewers have stated--these things are rust magnets. Beyond the rust, the finish does not withstand the test of time. Not even 12 months.
4 stars for design.
Negative 5 stars for quality.
January 27, 2010
love the look and feel, but
the finish doesn't hold up over time; you really notice when you buy additional pieces and see that the others look banged up, and I've had the set for just under 2 years. But it is a matte finish and it's hard to expect that to last too long. Zero problems with rust though as someone mentioned. And, even though the finish does fade a bit, I would buy them again because they still look good enough, and the weight is what feels great; not flimsy at all. I prefer heavier flatware (can't stand lightweight ones) and this one fits the bill.
December 31, 2009
Clark flatware
Love the feel & look of this set. Using for everyday, but perfect for any occasion. This set exceeded my expectations - so much so, we are treating it like fine dinnerware and washing/drying immediately to keep the flawless finish finger print free, even just for our own use.
December 16, 2009
Clark flatware smooth sheen
Clark has been a great household investment for me. I use this flatware every day it it really exhibits international, functional design with fashion. It really fits the human hand in use. Each piece of flatware is consistently weighted and sleekly styled to mark it's utility with grace.
Clark, as a design, compliments a wide range of china and stoneware. Clark has a true contemporary flare and easily works from breakfast to elegant evening dining and entertaining. After over three years of constant use, my set of flatware remains new looking and totally functional.
September 3, 2009
Great buy
We registered for these utensils for our Wedding and we love them. We wanted something basic that we would be able to use on a daily basis but would still look nice for guests. These fit the bill perfectly! Very heavy duty and almost industrial looking. Love them!
July 7, 2009
5-Piece Place Setting.
Dinner Knife.
Dinner Fork.
Salad Fork.
Soup Spoon.
Teaspoon.
Serving Spoon.
Serving Fork.
Slotted Serving Spoon.
Pastry Server.
MAAS® Polishing Gloves.
