My first question is where is it made? I like stainless flatware made in europe I like Gense a lot.

Thanks for responding, Patricia. I like Gense and some other European flatware also, but the price points are quite high. $100+ per place setting. Most of the flatware now comes from China, Viet Nam, etc. There is only one company in America that I know of, that makes stainless flatware, that is Liberty. Sad that nothing is made in this country any longer.

Hello

Did you end up buying and using the Restoration flatware? If so, can you tell me how well it holds up? Did you try putting it in the dishwasher or just hand wash? We are looking at the Foundry flatware with the black handles.

Thank you

Hello Howard,

I did purchase the Restoration Hardware flatware English Baguette pattern in stainless steel. Had them for almost a year, and they are holding up well. I do put them in the dishwasher except for the knives which I hand wash. Don't know how the black finish would wear. Hope this helps.

Could anyone who's handled the RH blackened stainless steel Foundary flatware please report back the feel, balance, and how it held up?

I purchased $500+ worth of the RH blackened stainless steel Foundary flatware. They are truly beautiful but are not holding up as well as I had hoped. Full disclosure....we run them in the dishwasher, as it is not realistic for us to hand wash. I am sure these would be great if reserved for special occasions where you don't mind hand washing but if you plan on using them for daily use I would recommend to choose something else.