How Is Flatware Rated?
A Short History of the Fork When humankind first discovered fire, its effects were either been frightening or fascinating. When people first discovered that fire could be used to make raw steak more palatable, fine dining was born and flatware no doubt followed shortly thereafter, as our predecessors decided that they wanted clean, unburned fingers while dining. It might be said that flatware, the utensils which we use to eat, has a history almost as long as that of cooking. A Primer on Stainless Steel Flatware can be made from nearly any material: precious metals, such as gold, silver or platinum; plastic, wood, iron, steel, even paper. The flatware most people use everyday, though, is made from stainless steel and, rather than being bought from a jewelers, like flatware made of precious metals, is purchased from a specialty or department store or online. The stainless steel used in flatware is a specific type of stainless steel, flexible, but resistant to damage from water. Stainless
