bought on 01.08.2012, shortly after a 2nd set. giving a total of 12 people - daily use but only for 3 people. Converted to 12 cutlery and the time of each set was used almost less than one year. Was flushed with dishwasher. Result after a short time: 4 handles are torn - looks very unsightly as there is discolouration. Worse, however, is that from the bottom, chrome bead - detaches at the end of the handle of chrome! Result are then eating chrome parts in the food or in the mouth. From my side an absolute Nogo!