This is my second set of J. A. Henckels International stainless steel flatware. The first set is 10 years old and still in great shape. I bought the second set so that I wouldn’t have to wash the dishes as often. The pieces are well weighted. They are comfortable in your hand, easy to grasp, and easy to use. In addition they have a nice shine with just a little bit of frost in the design to give them a bit of subtle style. I highly recommend these.