Satin finish 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. The RW2 cutlery range is based on one of my all time favourite cutlery designs which Robert Welch designed for the Old Hall cutlery company in the 70\'s, the very iconic Alveston cutlery range. It is sleek, refined and the beautifully elegant outline shape is complemented by the soft concave detail of the handles. Use this cutlery everyday and for more formal dining occasions too, to my mind this is English cutlery design at it\'s very best. Care of your Robert Welch Cutlery Whilst it is always best to hand wash quality cutlery, RW2 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.