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Stainless Steel Grade

The alloy spec, typically written as 18/8 or 18/10, describing percentages of chromium and nickel.

Higher nickel content means better corrosion resistance and a warmer sheen. 18/10 is the standard for quality cutlery and mixing bowls.

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