Love the design of this set of silverware...very elegant. Holds up well, and seems to be resistant to scratching. Used daily, it has held up well to multiple dishwasher washings. I only gave it a rating of '4' because of the weight. It is a light weight set, with only the knives having a solid feel to them. The spoons and forks are more a pressed metal and you can see/feel the pattern from the back side. This is NOT a negative for me, but a buyer looking for a solid set should be aware. Overall, I'm very pleased with this set of everyday silverware.