Lenox Abilene 112-piece Flatware Set

Started out well and beautiful when we got them in September. But we noticed in December sometime that there is RUST specifically on the knives around where the blade meets the handle. Almost every single one has it. Not happy!

The knives rusted within weeks of use, not sure why all the high ratings, very disappointed as these replaced a set we had for over 10 years without a hint of rust.

I looked around a lot for a nice set of flatware and found this set of Lenox. It has a great feel in my hands, the look is “classic” and really very nice. And the price I found on Amazon was the best I was able to find on the internet and the product arrived much ahead of what I had expected.

I can tend to be a bit OCD when it comes to larger purchases. I have just come to find that if I’m patient and persistent enough, I can typically find superior quality items for Walmart prices.
I knew we would need 2 sets of silverware for our purposes. I also knew that they needed to be durable enough to withstand daily use for a large and energetic family, yet pretty enough to use with our finer dining sets with company.
You may think that isn’t that tall of an order, but throw in my whole ‘want-a-great-deal’ attitude and you’ve got quite a job! After weeks of searching and researching and scouring and asking lots of friends odd silverware questions, I had narrowed in down to Lenox. The brand is well known and beloved for making quality products. Honestly, this particular design wasn’t my first choice though. But at this ridiculously insane price, I thought it was worth a shot.
They came in faster than expected. The packaging was secure and the product was completely unblemished.
We have been using these 3 times per day for weeks now. (We do hand wash them since we use citrus dish soap which I read would deteriorate the silverware.) They are in perfect, shining condition. And I have fallen in love with the design! As much as I like to change up our dinner settings, these flow right along whether it’s with our modern set up, girly birthday parties, comfortable family times, or classy brunches.
This is by far, one of the best deals I’ve ever gotten!
(And, nope, no one paid me, or sent me anything, or gave me anything free to write this. I’m just a wierdo with a great appreciation for quality at a great price 😉

I originally gave good reviews on this item BUT – wait for it…. THE KNIVES WILL RUST SOON.
The flatware has begun to show signs of rust spots only after a month. There are only two of us who live here so we have not over used (if that is possible) all the items by any means There is a lot of flatware here! So maybe a few times through the dishwasher for a few of the pieces? Rust spots already. Very surprised. Guess this is why the price is low? I paid 60 bucks. Perhaps they were getting rid of some factory seconds? So I bought again. Same thing.

I did a lot of research on flatware sets before finally settling on this one. Even then, it sat in my wish list for nearly a year. Then last summer the price dropped dramatically, used to be well over $100, so I got one.

First off, the other reviews about problems with the knives rusting. My research had taught me that this problem occurs with sets made in China. The ones made in Vietnam apparently have not shown this issue. Mine were made in Vietnam and they have been through the dishwasher multiple times with no issues. I think the wife even left one soaking in the sink overnight and it was ok. I would speculate that sets from now on will be coming from Vietnam but that’s just a guess. You can check yours by looking at the stamping on the pieces.

Otherwise this is a high quality, classy set. They stack well in the drawer and they are a pleasure to use and admire.

Have had this set maybe 2 weeks. They are already rusting. How is that possible?

Disappointed! All of the knives in this set are showing some rust. No problem with the rest of the silverware, so far but still very disappointed in the knives. We’ve had them less a month. We will be contacting the company.