Love this Treble Clef Flatware set!  No negative comments here.  They look great and they feel great in the hand (not bulky).  I ran them through the dishwasher numerous times and so far no problem.  It's possible over time the black handles may wear a bit but if that adds to the rustic look I'm OK with that.  As of now no chipping or flaking of any kind, so I'm very happy with this purchase.