I have been searching for months for black silverware with good reviews at a decent price point. After returning some others from other retailers, I was excited to find these and see the good reviews. I bought two sets to replace extremely old silverware. Once received, I loved the look and feel of the silverware. I can not speak to longevity, however, after washing in the dishwasher for the first time (I did follow the directions for washing that were included) there are scratches on several pieces. I am so disappointed and cannot recommend these.