Size:42 Piece
Ginkgo International Ltd. Made for your life
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Ginkgo: Our History
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Ginkgo International Ltd. was founded in 1977 by Wes and Janet
Helmick. Their goal was to bring to the market original, quality
flatware designs at the best possible price. Family-owned and
operated since 1977, Ginkgo International designs quality
products that are "made for your life." Now a second generation
family business, Ginkgo continues to offer consumers the highest
quality flatware and cutlery products at the best possible value.
Ginkgo Collection
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There is a pattern in this collection for everyone. We offer a
wide array of aesthetics to complement every table top and d�cor.
All flatware patterns in this collection are made of Stainless
18/0. We offer a range of finishes as well; All Satin, Hammered,
Mirror, and the extremely polished Full Mirror. No matter your
taste, we have the flatware that you will want to use every day
for the rest of your life. Stainless steel is extremely easy to
care for. For 30 years, Ginkgo has been designing quality
products to please even the most discerning customer.
Ginkgo Collection - Newest pattern: Corrie
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The latest addition to the Ginkgo collection features a full
rounded handle with recessed center and polished, rounded edges
that afford great comfort and balance in the hand. Corrie has a
high polish finish with fine attention to detail. This makes
CORRIE the ideal design for everyday. All pieces are made from
18/0 stainless steel and are dishwasher safe.
Ginkgo Collection - Lafayette, our signature pattern
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Designed by Wes Helmick in the 15th and 16th century colonial
period, when silver tableware was made from silver coins, since
our country did not have any silver mines at this time. The coins
were melted down, shaped, and hammered to their final form.
Lafayette is a beautiful rendition of the hand hammered flatware
of the colonial period. If a rustic, hammered look is what you're
going for, look no further than Lafayette pattern. With its
hammered finish and clean design, the Lafayette pattern is ready
for everyday use. From kids to your most distinguished guests,
the Lafayette collection is sure to please. The handles taper
from a slender neck to a rounded tab end which lifts up off the
table. The spoon s are squared off for a contemporary look,
the forks feature extra-long tines, and the is constructed
of one solid piece. We offer this pattern in a variety of ways;
Set of 20, Set of 42, 5-piece place setting, 4-piece hostess set,
and finally open stock. Start with a set of 20 or 42 and then add
pieces as needed. All pieces are made from 18/0 stainless steel
and are dishwasher safe.
Ginkgo Collection - Nes and Norse, popular patterns
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Almost every pattern in this collection was inspired by some
exotic locale around the world. Escape at your own dinner table,
in this case to Nes, Italy with our Nes Flatware. This
pattern offers a great hand feel with it's heavy forged handles,
engraved with 3 simple bands, are reminiscent of Italian columns.
Use your Nes flatware for casual or formal entertaining alike.
Our Nes flatware is available in the following sets; 42-piece,
20-piece, 5-piece, 4-piece hostess set and finally open stock.
Start with a set of 20 or 42 and then add pieces as needed.
Designed to enhance the look of your table and feel good in your
hand. All pieces are made from 18/0 stainless steel and are
dishwasher safe. The Norse collection on the other hand was
influenced by Scandinavian design. The pattern features sleek,
straight handles. Norse flatware is ideal for both casual and
formal dining. It is simple, versatile and will go with any
decor. With a clean, straight-lined handle, gleaming
mirror-polished finish and sophisticated Scandinavian design,
Norse flatware by Ginkgo is a sharp look for your table. All
pieces are made from 18/0 stainless steel and are dishwasher
safe.
Please check out all of our patterns to find the one that best
complements your personal style. Other patterns in our Ginkgo
Collection are:
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* Bergen
* Linden
* Bonnie
* President
* Sanibel
* Simple
* Skandia
* Svelte
* Varberg
Ginkgo Collection - Ginkgo Select
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Ginkgo Select is a sub-group within our Ginkgo collection. This
selection differs in that all of these patterns are offered in
18/10 Stainless Steel.
Ginkgo Select -Charlie, the newest pattern
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Our Charlie pattern is sleek and thin, with an arched handle
giving every piece great weight and feel. This is a distinct
minimalist aesthetic geared for the contemporary table, but
elegant in every way and suited to casual and formal settings.
Charlie is offered on a variety of ways; 42-piece, 20-piece,
5-piece, and open stock. Start with a set of 20 or 42 and then
add pieces as needed. All pieces are made from 18/10 stainless
steel and are dishwasher safe. 20-piece, 5-piece, 4-piece hostess
set, and finally open stock.
Please check out all of our patterns to find the one that
compliments your personal style. Other patterns in our Ginkgo
Select Collection are:
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* Burton
* Fontur
* Platinum
* Patriot
* Seadrift
* Starlight
* Woodruff
Caring for your Ginkgo Flatware:
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Most stainless steel spoons and forks available in the USA are
marked with their steel chemistry; usually 18/0, 18/8, or 18/10.
All of these compositions should give you years of use with
limited maintenance. If you notice discoloring, or small
oxidation marks on your stainless, it can usually be cleaned off
with hot soapy water, and a sponge. If that doesn't do the trick,
use a good quality stainless polish. Often, a rust spot on your
flatware is not the flatware itself, but a dissimilar steel
peeler or other item leaning against it in the dishwasher.
There are many unique finishes available in our Ginkgo
Collection. The most durable and stain resistant is our high
gloss mirror finish. A smooth mirror finish leaves little for
oxidizing agents to attack. Satin finish breaks the surface of
the steel, so it is more prone to staining. However, satin
finishes, like on our Norse pattern, can be revitalized simple by
scrubbing (in the direction of the grain) with a delicate
scrubbing sponge or very fine steel wool. This cleans off the
surface, and adds more micro scratches.
Stainless Steel. What do the numbers mean?
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In metallurgy, stainless steel is defined as a steel alloy with a
minimum of 11.5% chromium content by mass. Stainless steel does
not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel (it
"stains less"), but it is not stain-proof. As an example,
mayonnaise left on a blade in the sink seems to stain the
blade a darker color. There are different grades and surface
finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment to which the
material will be subjected in its lifetime. Common uses of
stainless steel are cutlery and watch straps. Stainless steel
differs from carbon steel by a of chromium present. Carbon
steel rusts when exposed to air and moisture. This iron oxide
film is active and accelerates corrosion by forming more iron
oxide. Stainless steels have sufficient a of chromium
present so that a passive film of chromium oxide forms which
prevents further corrosion. Stainless steel's resistance to
corrosion and staining, low maintenance, and affordability make
it an ideal base material for a host of commercial applications.
There are over 150 grades of stainless steel, of which fifteen
are most common. There are different types of stainless steels:
when nickel is added, for instance, the austenite structure of
iron is stabilized. This crystal structure makes such steels
non-magnetic and less brittle at low temperatures. For greater
hardness and strength, carbon is added. When subjected to
adequate heat , these steels are used as razor blades,
cutlery, flatware, etc. A typical composition of 18% chromium and
8% nickel, commonly known as 18/8 stainless, is often used in
flatware. 18/8 has approximately 18% chromium, and from 8-10
percent nickel. The nomenclature 18/8, and 18/10 are sometimes
both used to represent the same type steel. 18/0 has 18 percent
chromium, and no nickel. This common steel is often used in
flatware sets as it combines the stain resistant elements of 18/8
at a lower cost. In recent years the price of nickel has
increased by tenfold.
- About this item.
- Set includes 8 each: salad forks, dinner forks, dinner knives, dinner spoons, and teaspoons, as well as two solid serving spoons.
- Made of 18/0 stainless steel with a mirror finish.
- Graceful, slender handle flares into soft, rounded end.
- Dishwasher safe; avoid prolonged exposure to water or ic foods to prevent spotting.