| Frame an everyday dinnerware pattern or complement a dressy special-occasion table with the clean, gently rounded lines of Oneida's Mooncrest flatware. Made of quality 18/0 stainless steel with a lustrous mirror polish, this durable yet elegant design features slightly elongated working ends balanced by slender flared handles with softly pointed tips. The curved edges make for a comfortable fit in the hand, and the relatively flat profiles create a low-key, sophisticated look. Affordable as well as enduringly stylish, Mooncrest offers an easy way to smarten up dining experiences for years to come. This 45-piece set offers service for eight, and each place setting includes a salad/dessert fork, place fork, place knife, place spoon, and teaspoon. The set also includes a serving spoon, pierced serving spoon, meat fork, butter knife, and sugar spoon for a well-coordinated table. Mooncrest is dishwasher-safe and comes with Oneida's 25-year warranty. --Kara Karll |
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- 45-piece flatware set with service for 8; 8 each: salad/dessert fork, place fork, place knife, place spoon, and teaspoon
- Also includes a serving spoon, pierced serving spoon, meat fork, butter knife, and sugar spoon
- Made of 18/0 stainless steel, the pieces are dishwasher safe
- Mooncrest pattern is understated and pairs with virtually any china and décor; boasts a bright, highly reflective finish
- Backed by Oneida's 25-year warranty
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 stainless steel rusting dilemma |
| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Sylvia, Dallas, Texas, USA |
Sorry, I'm about to write a review on a product I do NOT own (but was thinking of buying). I did remember seeing these in a store a couple years back, and they did feel really good in the hand, though.
But the main point of my posting is to help people understand all the issues about stainless steel rusting or not rusting. This is a great FAQ from Specialty Steel Industry of North America. ([...]):
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1. What makes stainless steel stainless?
Answer: Stainless steel must contain at least 10.5 % chromium. It is this element that reacts with the oxygen in the air to form a complex chrome-oxide surface layer that is invisible but strong enough to prevent further oxygen from "staining" (rusting) the surface. Higher levels of chromium and the addition of other alloying elements such as nickel and molybdenum enhance this surface layer and improve the corrosion resistance of the stainless material. See the "Stainless Steel Primer" for more information.
2. What is the difference between 18/8 and 18/10 stainless steel?
Answer: The first number is the amount of chromium that is contained in the stainless, i.e., 18 is 18% chromium. The second number is the amount of nickel, i.e., 8 stands for 8% nickel. So 18/8 means that this stainless steel contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. 18/10 is 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The higher the numbers the more corrosion resistant the material. 18/0 is a misleading designation. Both 18/8 and 18/10 contain nickel and are part of the grade family "300 series" stainless. 18/0 means that there is 18% chromium but zero nickel. When there is no nickel the stainless grade family is the "400 series". 400 series are not as corrosion resistant as the 300 series and are magnetic, where the 300 series are non-magnetic.
3. Can stainless steel rust? Why? (I thought stainless did not rust!)
Answer: Stainless does not "rust" as you think of regular steel rusting with a red oxide on the surface that flakes off. If you see red rust it is probably due to some iron particles that have contaminated the surface of the stainless steel and it is these iron particles that are rusting. Look at the source of the rusting and see if you can remove it from the surface. If the iron is embedded in the surface, you can try a solution of 10% nitric and 2% hydrofluoric acid at room temperature or slightly heated. Wash area well with lots and lots of water after use. Commercially available "pickling paste" can also be used. See "The Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel" for more information.
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perfect
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| Review Date: May 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: marty walsh, las vegas, nv |
| This simple plain design flatware FITS really well in the hand. Most other designs have a skinny little neck that is hard to grip. The Mooncrest is in my opinion beautuful in its shape and simplicity as well as functional for it's intended use. |
Feels great
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| Review Date: October 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Pretty She, Colorado |
| A friend of mine has this silverware and I like it so well that I bought my own. There is something about the weight and balance that makes it 'comfortable'. It is sturdy and doesn't bend, even when scooping ice cream. If you are looking for ornate, this isn't the silverware for you but I think it is attractive. It looks better than the picture. |
Simply Elegant
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| Review Date: June 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: jessjess, |
I love this silverware. I've owned my set for over three years now and have seen no signs of rusting or loss of luster. I love the simpleness to the design, no ornate etchings or flowery handles. I have seen other silverware with the same unadorned handles, but have found none that are executed to my taste as well as the Mooncrest design. They are good solid pieces and the fork and spoon shapes are to my liking, being more slightly more wide and squat than long and thin, and they are an appropriate weight, rather than feeling too light or somewhat hallow.
The finish, as the product description states, is highly reflective, despite the photo seeming to display a satin sheen.
In response to the complaints of rust or quality loss, I would like to point out that the flatware comes with a 25 year warranty so be sure to register your purchase to qualify. Occasionally all lines of products, whether silverware, electronics, clothing, etc, have items shipped out that are imperfect. I owned a iPod once that died after just one year, but I was given a refurbished replacement. The point being, one bad experience (or two or three) should not serve as a product's entire definition. You also have to consider the company's customer service, warranty, and replacement policy. Oneida is a well-known and respected company.
Copied directly from Oneida's official website (http://www.oneida.com/warranty): "Each piece of fine quality Oneida stainless is warranted against original defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner.
If any piece fails to conform to this warranty, return the piece to Oneida Ltd.,(1-800-877-6667) at the address below, Oneida Ltd., will at its option refinish or replace the piece at no charge." |
I wish I had bought this set years ago!
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| Review Date: December 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Andrew J. Riemer, Winsted, MN United States |
If you're like me, having owned many different sets of basic flatware over the years, let me just say: stop buying that other stuff and switch up to this set.
I'd grown tired of pulling forks out of the silverware drawer only to find them as literal "flat"ware--completely flattened out from the children abusing them (e.g. one child drops one on the floor and another child steps on it while walking by). I also didn't like spoons that would bend when I tried to dig into some old fashioned ice cream. So, in reading all of the reviews on the weight of the product, I decided to give it a try.
What can I say? This flatware set is fantastic. Each piece is hefty, and feels good in the hand. They also look wonderful, regardless of the setting--we use them for holiday dinners and for everyday. The elegant simplicity of the pattern ensures it will go well with nearly every decor or place setting.
Oh, and while they are heavy, they're not too heavy for our littlest ones--our 19 month old handles his fork and spoon very well. In fact, I think the heft has actually made it easier for him to use the utensils.
I also like the serving utensils that came with this set--the fork is strong enough to help lift a heavy roast--and my wife especially likes the scalloped sugar spoon. For an otherwise plain design, the scalloped sugar spoon stands out, making it easier to spot in the drawer.
Had I a chance to go through life again, I'd skip all of the inexpensive flatware sets I ever owned and start with this one. It's something that should last for years to come. I know I've spent at least four times the cost of this set on flatware during the past 15 years. Had I purchased this set (or one comparable to it) back then, I'd probably still have it today.
I recommend ordering a set today. You will not be disappointed. |
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