Flatware Set

The polished set is exactly the look and feel I wanted for my boondocking lifestyle, Utilitarian. The flatware scream hand forged even though they are modern utensils. The knife is a heavier weight than either the spoon or fork because of the thickness of material and, it will cut...this ain't yer grandma's butter knife! It will cut through grilled chicken with ease. From pictures on the website, I was concerned the spoon would be too flat/shallow to be of much service. I was wrong, it works well for anything from stew to good ol' Capn' Crunch. Right now, I am storing them in my camper in a flatware tray in a drawer, but that is soon to change. They, along with the enamel plate/bowls/cups, are too awesome to keep hidden. I am going to get some appropriately styled hooks to hang them from in my galley area to let them strut (Barebones made the holes perfect size for most any hook.)

The ONLY thing I would have hoped for to have been different, is that it would have been nice if the fork and spoon were made from the same thicker steel the knife was, but then I like my flatware on the heavier side.

I had had the flatware in my cart for awhile, on the fence because of price (I needed 3 sets,) and then, they "sold out." I had my grandfather's words echoing in my head from 45 years ago..."If you see something you want and have the money for it, buy it, cause when you go back, it'll be gone." I was pretty bummed. I signed up for the e-mail notification and waited, using plastic garbage until I received notice..."Back in stock." Ordered three sets within minutes of getting the e-mail (Thanks for the heads-up Barebones.) If you are on the fence, take this one bit of advice (it's free,) just bite the bullet and make the order, you won't regret it.

I like the look and feel of this flatware. I got the polished set. They look unique. Some have said the knife is not sharp. That has not been a problem for me. It has a nice blade. It’s a butter knife. The blade seems sharper than most butter knives I’ve come across. So I don’t get that complaint by some of the reviewers.

we love it and it’s not easy to mistake for anyone else’s when we dine with friends!

We really liked the style of the cutlery, the washed-out black color is very original.

We ordered two sets of the flat black. They are great but the knives could be sharpened a bit more. They barely cut a steak