Stainless steel in and of itself is durable ... Fortessa Arezzo Brushed Gold Flatware ($65 at Amazon) This flatware set was too heat-reactive for our liking. The gold color changed slightly ...

Instead of salad tongs, you get a salad fork and spoon ... or denting. This stainless steel set’s utensil caddy is reminiscent of my days in the commercial kitchen. Should you go this route ...

Since the 1950s, flatware — knives, forks, and spoons — have generally been made from stainless steel, since it's more durable, cheaper, and easier to keep clean than silver. Each utensil has ...