I have to say that I love my Ticor sink. I heard about them from a friend who has loved hers for 2 years. My granite guys said it was a much better sink than they usually see. go for it!

I think 16 gauge is thicker than 18 gauge. So it might be more durable? and heavier?

The lower the gauge the thicker the stainless. There is also info out there regarding zero radius and not. My understanding is that corners (not zero radius) are stretched when stamped so the corners are acutally thinner parts and not the true gauge.
That said, many many people have been very happy with Ticor.

Thanks for your replies! For those of you that have Ticor - did you use the strainer/drains that came with them? I saw someone said that they were cheap (plastic?) and bought better ones to go with the sink. Comments?

I wanted to respond to your gauge question. Consumer Reports, and several people on this forum, think that 18 gauge and 16 gauge are both fine, and it's not worth it to spend more for the 16 gauge. This is one of those things that are a matter of opinion. My opinion is that a lower gauge is better. I would agree that both thicknesses are equally durable. The lower gauge makes a quieter sink, even if both have a sound deadening coating. And the lower gauge just has a better "feel" to it when using it every day, hard to describe, just better. Since you can easily find the 16 gauge sinks at good price points by Ticor, Kraus and others, I can see no reason to buy an 18 gauge sink.

Also, both 16 gauge and 18 gauge are equally "scratchable". I panicked with my first scratches on my SS sink, but was reassured by this forum that the scratches will develop into a "patina" over time, which they have done, and I don't notice them. Just don't believe any brands that tell you their stainless doesn't scratch. Having said that, the grids help prevent scratches, which is why people like the sinks that come with grids included.

Mountaineergirl, I bought a new Ticor 60/40 from Overstock with strainers and grids earlier this summer based on the reviews on this site. It is gorgeous and just what I wanted. BUT!!!! my granite fabricator cut the sink cutout too large so they had to give me a sink, grids, and strainer to fit. So I have a new in box Ticor that is looking for a good home. If you are interested, let me know.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ticor undermount

Marjoriest - thanks so much for your offer! That is not the exact sink I was looking at, but close. I really want the S305DR which is an inch deeper in each bowl (8" and 10" vs your 7" and 9") and the smallest bowl on the left side. Did you get the wooden cutting board also? you can email me at loraord@hotmail.com and let me know how much you want for it tho.

I think I've decided on the more rounded corners, and will probably purchase this sink. I have not seen any real "red flags" associated with this sink or galaxytoolsupply.

Thanks for all your replies!