Well I just got up to check the box (haven't opened these yet) just to see if they were a match to the set I already own and use..and they are exactly the same. I also have the hostess serving set that shares this design. I bought another flatware set as I wanted service for eight for the holidays coming up. As for the use of these..They seem to be well balanced are heavier than what I am used to using, and the straight handles are also different than what you are normally accustomed to using...but they work fine...like I said, they are better than normal flatware, and that takes some getting used to, but gladly.  I expect these to endure. I have washed them in dishwasher and are fine. I like the twisted handle design as it compliments the legs of a table I have in the dining room.