Polished bright finish Slim Handles 18/10 high quality stainless steel 18% chrome and 10% nickel Forged knives with special hardened stainless steel to give a fine cutting edge Best to hand wash but is dishwasher safe Founded by Robert Welch and now run by Rupert and Alice his Son and Daughter the Robert Welch Cutlery company has been at the forefront of Cutlery design for over 50 years. The commitment to style, functionality and usability remain as guiding principles for the Robert Welch design team, just as much today as 50 years ago. Creating exquisite quality cutlery at good prices is what Robert Welch cutlery is all about. If you like your cutlery sleek, slim and elegant then Iona is the cutlery pattern for you. The handles may be slim but the cutlery still has a weighty feel and each piece is designed and engineered to minimise spinning and slipping in the hand. The forks and spoons in the Robert Welch Iona cutlery are made from the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel of 18% chrome and 10% nickel. The knives are made from a single ingot of specially hardened stainless steel to give a fine cutting edge. Care of your Robert Welch Cutlery Whilst it is always best to hand wash quality cutlery, Iona cutlery can be used in the dishwasher, but take care to rinse off excess food substances before washing and to remove and wipe with a dish cloth once the washing cycle has finished. It is important to make sure that silver cutlery is not put in the same wash cycle as this can cause a reaction which will leave marks on your cutlery which cannot be removed. Taking a little bit of care will ensure that your cutlery remains in pristine condition.