Choose this set if you're searching for an affordable flatware set that has the following qualities: 
▪ good weight & feel (18/10)
▪ a clean, contemporary design
▪ has superior rust resistant qualities

We bought this to use at our home near the ocean. Our windows are open almost year-round, so we need furnishings that can withstand the humid weather. We learned that we ABSOLUTELY needed 18/10, after our 18/0 set rusted. So far, we are VERY pleased with this set.