This flatware is remarkable in quality. The only drawback is that they are bigger than usual. The salad fork is the size of a dinner fork. The larger spoons are too big to eat soup with. The pieces are beautiful and the rounded edge at the bottom is a must. We were given flatware with squared bottoms, (another brand) which are very uncomfortable as the harsh edge digs into your palm. The French Perle are replacing those, and generally we are happy with this purchase.