Brilliant
Maison Black Stainless 18/10 Steel Utensils Set Of 20
This 20-piece cutlery set includes four forks, four salad forks, four soup spoons, four teaspoons, and four knives. Crafted from high-grade 18/10 stainless steel with a matte black finish, it is dishwasher safe and features serrated knife blades with the Brilliant logo. Suitable for everyday dining and formal table settings.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- 18/10 stainless steel
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Flatware Sets
Color
Size
Specifications
A 20-piece set of high-grade 18/10 stainless steel flatware in black, dishwasher safe.
Set includes 4 forks, 4 salad forks, 4 soup spoons, 4 teaspoons, and 4 knives. Made from durable 18/10 stainless steel with an elegant black finish. Dishwasher safe.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- 18/10 stainless steel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Flatware Sets
Additional Attributes
- 18/10 stainless steel
- dishwasher safe
- 20-piece set
- elegant design
Product Insights
Brilliant's Maison Black Stainless 18/10 Steel Utensils Set delivers a core promise of durability through explicit 18/10 grade and PVD coating that resists scratches, acids, and daily dishwashing for over a decade. The main tradeoff is the need for immediate drying and storage in divided compartments to prevent water spots, along with straight handles that forgo ergonomic contours but remain comfortable for everyday meals. The set includes soup spoons with deeper bowls and a moderate weight (1.76 oz each) to reduce hand fatigue, priced at $115 (approximately $11.50 per year).
- Coating durability
18/10 stainless steel with PVD coating: scratch- and acid-resistant, dishwasher-safe for 10+ years.
Why this is supported
The black finish is applied with Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD),
a durable ceramic coating that bonds at the molecular level.
How is the black finish applied (e.g., PVD coating, powder coat, or paint) and how durable is it against scratching and dishwasher cycles?This process atomically welds the coating to the stainless steel, making it highly resistant to scratching and acidic foods.
highly resistant to scratching and dishwasher cycles
How is the black finish applied (e.g., PVD coating, powder coat, or paint) and how durable is it against scratching and dishwasher cycles?Quality PVD flatware maintains its finish for
8-10+ years with daily use.
How is the black finish applied (e.g., PVD coating, powder coat, or paint) and how durable is it against scratching and dishwasher cycles?, far outlasting electroplated black flatware.
The ICM listing reveals this set uses forged rather than stamped steel, a construction that
aligns the metal’s grain structure, yielding greater tensile strength and resistance to bending
What 18/10 stainless steel really means — forge_steel_fabrication, and this durability contributes to a lifespan of
20+ years with normal use
kitchenwink.com. Being forged rather than stamped sets it apart from many sets in its price range.
The 18% chromium creates a self-healing oxide layer that prevents rust and corrosion. As kitchenwink.com notes,
Chromium creates a protective layer on the surface that prevents rust and corrosion.
kitchenwink.comThe 10% nickel adds extra corrosion resistance, hardness, and shine; kitchenwink.com states:
Nickel adds extra corrosion resistance, hardness, and that brilliant mirror-like shine.
kitchenwink.comThis combination results in flatware that is
highly resistant to rust, pitting, and corrosion from acidic foods like tomatoes or citrus
kitchenwink.comand
Lasts 20+ years with normal use
kitchenwink.com. The material is also non-magnetic, as noted by stainlesssteelguide.com:
18/10 flatware is usually nonmagnetic or weakly magnetic when annealed
stainlesssteelguide.com.
- Care
Dry the black flatware immediately after dishwashing and store in divided compartments to prevent water spots.
Why this is supported
To keep the black finish looking its best,
and
Using divided storage also helps prevent scratches.
- Grade transparency
Explicit 18/10 grade offers verifiable durability over 18/0 and ungraded competitors at similar price.
Why this is supported
The set explicitly markets its 18/10 grade, as shown on icmcanada.ca:
- Made of top quality durable 18/10 stainless steel
icmcanada.ca. In contrast, the Oneida Allay Midnight set uses 18/0 steel, described on target.com as
High quality 18/0 stainless steel for durability and rust resistance
target.com, and IKEA's STOCKHOLM flatware only lists
Stainless steel
ikea.comwithout specifying a grade. This explicit labeling provides a verifiable marker of corrosion resilience.
- PVD coating
PVD coating withstands acidic foods, scratches, and daily dishwashing for over 10 years.
Why this is supported
The PVD coating is chemically inert and highly resistant. Manufacturer literature states:
You can use your black fork for a lemon tart or a tomato-based pasta sauce without any fear of the coating breaking down or leaching anything into the meal.
xrcutlery.com. The coating is also exceptionally hard, as it is
atomically welded to stainless steel, giving it great hardness and resistance.
sambonet.com. When maintained with prompt drying after washing (
Prompt dry to minimize water spots
kaimeihousewares.com), such PVD coatings can last over 10 years; by contrast, conventional electroplating shows wear within 1–3 years per research.
- Utensil design
Includes soup spoons and weighs 1.76 oz per utensil for a balanced feel.
Why this is supported
The set includes soup spoons rather than standard dinner spoons, as noted in the product detail:
Set includes: 4 soup spoons, 4 teaspoons, 4 dinner forks, 4 salad forks, 4 knives
icmcanada.ca. The weight per utensil is documented elsewhere:
This gives each piece an average weight of about 1.76 oz, offering a moderate, well-balanced feel — not overly lightweight or heavy.
What is the weight of each utensil? Are they lightweight or heavy and well-balanced?.
- Soup spoons
Soup spoons replace dinner spoons for deeper bowls suited to liquid dishes.
Why this is supported
The set's description states
Set includes: 4 soup spoons, 4 teaspoons, 4 dinner forks, 4 salad forks, 4 knives
icmcanada.ca; a comparable black flatware set instead lists
Includes: Dinner Spoon, Teaspoon, Dinner Fork, Salad Fork, Dinner Knife
target.com. The soup spoon's deeper bowl is designed for liquid dishes:
this shape suits broth-based soups, cereal, or desserts
How it stacks up to other black 18/10 sets — soup_spoons_instead_of_dinner_spoons. This means the set covers more meal occasions without needing a separate soup spoon purchase.
- Handle design
Straight handles, though not ergonomically contoured, are comfortable for everyday meals.
Why this is supported
They are not specially contoured for ergonomics, but the balanced weight and smooth finish provide comfortable handling for everyday meals.
Is the set designed with a specific ergonomic grip or handle shape for comfortable use over long meals?- Weight
Forged construction and moderate weight (1.76 oz each) reduce hand fatigue during long meals.
Why this is supported
This gives each piece an average weight of about 1.76 oz, offering a moderate, well-balanced feel — not overly lightweight or heavy.
What is the weight of each utensil? Are they lightweight or heavy and well-balanced?Forge steel flatware
icmcanada.ca- Drying
Dry flatware immediately after dishwasher to prevent water spots.
Why this is supported
Multiple maintenance guides emphasize drying black flatware promptly after a dishwasher cycle.
Prompt dry to minimize water spots.
kaimeihousewares.comOther sources reiterate that leaving the utensils inside the machine can lead to spots and corrosion.
Dry your black silverware immediately after washing to prevent water spots and potential corrosion.
firstgradeappliances.comThe recommended technique is to use a microfiber cloth, which avoids scratching the matte finish.
Properly dry flatware immediately after dishwashing using a microfiber cloth.
webstaurantstore.com- Storage
Store flatware in a divided cutlery tray to prevent scratches.
Why this is supported
To avoid micro-abrasions that can dull the PVD finish over time, the flatware should be stored in a compartmentalized cutlery drawer, preventing utensils from rubbing together.
- Lifespan
At $115, this set costs about $11.50 per year with >10-year PVD finish.
Why this is supported
With proper care, the PVD finish on this flatware set is documented to last over a decade, significantly longer than electroplated alternatives.
Gold flatware made with a modern PVD coating can last for more than 10 years, even with daily use and dishwashing. Traditional gold electroplating is far less durable and may show significant wear and fading in just 1-3 years.
xrcutlery.comThe underlying 18/10 stainless steel base itself is rated for 20+ years of structural life, meaning the coating's condition determines the set's visual lifespan.
Lasts 20+ years with normal use
kitchenwink.comThis durability turns the $115 purchase into roughly $11.50 per year, a strong value proposition compared to cheaper sets that require frequent replacement.
Forged 18/10 flatware typically costs more, but the Maison set is priced at $115 CAD, offering
a distinction that typically costs more at this material grade
How it stacks up to other black 18/10 sets — forge_steel_flatware, and the ICM listing confirms it is
Forge steel flatware
icmcanada.ca
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Multiple matte black stainless utensils (knives, forks, spoons, and a chopstick) arranged flat on a light marble surface, showing handles, tines, blades, and spoon bowls; some utensil surfaces show subtle brushed highlights and a printed 'Brilliant' logo on at least two knife blades.
- Overall layoutSeveral individual utensils (knives, forks, spoons, and one chopstick-like rod) are arranged diagonally and horizontally across the frame, overlapping in places and casting distinct shadows on the surface beneath.
- Knife blade with logoMatte black serrated knife blade with a white printed word that reads Brilliant near the blade edge; blade shows serration along the cutting edge and a tapered profile into the handle.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.32 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed text on knife“Brilliant”
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.35 · w 0.17 · h 0.05 (high) - Fork tinesTwo separate forks visible with four straight, evenly spaced matte black tines each; one fork is oriented with tines pointing right and another with tines pointing upward-right.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Spoon bowlsMultiple spoon bowls visible with gently rounded, shallow wells; interior surfaces show lighter brushed highlights compared with the matte handles.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Handle cross-sections and shapeHandles are cylindrical to slightly flattened with straight, uniform thickness and smooth matte finish, terminating in rounded or tapered ends.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high) - Chopstick-like rodA single thin, cylindrical matte black rod resembling a chopstick or utensil handle is visible near the center-right of the image.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Second knife logo (partial)Another knife blade near the bottom left shows a white printed word that appears to read Brilliant but is partially rotated and slightly cropped by the image edge.Partial
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.84 · w 0.48 · h 0.14 (medium) - Reflected highlightsMatte black surfaces display narrow, bright linear highlights and soft brushed reflections on spoon interiors indicating a slightly satin finish on some surfaces.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down lifestyle composition on a light marble surface with directional lighting creating hard shadows; image is vertically oriented and cropped at edges.
- Background surfaceLight-colored marble or stone surface with subtle gray veins visible beneath the utensils.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsStrong directional light from the upper-left produces distinct utensil shadows cast to the lower-right and pronounced specular highlights on curved surfaces.
- Image framing and cropUtensils extend beyond the left and bottom image edges and the composition is tightly cropped to focus on the utensils and their shadows.
- Image qualitySharp focus on utensil surfaces with visible texture and edge detail; no people or packaging visible.
Colors
matte black· handle and blade exterior#1D1C1Cbrushed dark gray· spoon interior surfaces#736C6C- 02
Product
Five individual dark matte utensils (two forks, one knife, one large spoon, one small spoon) arranged diagonally on a light marble surface; long straight tubular handles with squared ends and slightly tapered necks; knife blade has small printed text visible.
- Visible utensilsTwo forks, one serrated knife, one large spoon and one small spoon are visible, arranged roughly parallel and diagonally across the frame.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Handle shape and endsHandles are long, straight, tubular with a subtle faceted profile and squared flat ends; each handle end is visible as a small square-faced termination.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Surface finishMatte dark metal finish across handles and utensil heads with subtle radial brushing visible inside the large spoon bowl reflecting light.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high) - Knife blade detail“Knife blade has a small line of white printed text near the center of the blade, aligned parallel to the blade edge.”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fork tine geometryForks have four evenly spaced straight tines with a gently rounded shoulder where tines meet the neck.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Spoon bowl shapesLarge spoon has an elongated oval bowl with a shallow curvature; small spoon has a narrower, more tapered oval bowl.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a light grey-white marble surface with directional top-left lighting producing distinct utensil shadows; tight crop showing only part of the staging surface.
- Background surfaceLight marble slab with grey veining serves as the background and support surface for the utensils.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsDirectional light from the top-left creates distinct cast shadows to the lower-right of each utensil and a bright highlight on spoon bowls.
- Shot compositionDiagonal parallel arrangement of utensils across the image; image is tightly cropped with utensils extending near the image edges.
Colors
matte gunmetal· metal utensils#2C2B2B- Visible utensilsTwo forks, one serrated knife, one large spoon and one small spoon are visible, arranged roughly parallel and diagonally across the frame.