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something is wedging my cutlery drawer shut, we’ve tried a long wooden spoon and a metal rod but its not budging. unfor, it is on runners so we cant unscrew it, or take the front off, any ideas?

That is the only way I get a draw unwedge.

If I have somewhat an opening I stick a wooden spoon and tilt it upwards and move whatever is blocking it.

There has to be some sort of screws underneath the draw that you can remove the runners.

If not, pull and pull real hard till whatever is blocking may break.

That’s what I do, when I get soooo mad at it. lol

I have 600 pieces of silver cutlery (to be used at a wedding later this year) we have just finished washing and polishing it and now need a convenient way to store it without getting in all tarnished again.

Any ideas?

Assuming it really is silver, you need to keep it away from sulfur compounds. A silver chest is the usual answer, but there are also fabrics and sulfur-scavenging papers that can be used.

e.g.: http://www.silverguard.com/c-6-pacific-silvercloth.aspx

http://www.silverguard.com/c-9-3m-anti-tarnish-strips.aspx

Don’t know anything about the silverguard company, but I have used both Pacific Silvercloth and the 3M strips for years.

I’m looking for a set of nice black cutlery. I can’t seem to find anything on the internet or anywhere. I don’t want two piece black & silver.

For instance, a fork would be one piece of metal, but completely black or onyx in colour.

You can obtain this from a manufacturing cutler it is usually called "blued" steel. But as a one off, it will cost you.

Why is it impossible to find transparent cutlery? I just want reusable transparent cutlery, like polycarbonate or something. Does it exist? Where can I find it? Thank you.

Try Big Lots. Have you tried Wal Mart, Target,etc.?

I have recently started using a dishwasher to clean my cutlery and crockery. I have noticed a problem though. Whenever cutlery has been through the dishwasher, it comes out in brown spots. It can’t have anything to do with the quality of the cutlery because they are very high standard. Can anybody tell me why this is happening and how I can prevent it?

Magic Erasers get this off without harming the cutlery. I think this happens when the cutlery has been left too long before washing, or, as someone else said there is some other metal object in the dishwasher that is affecting it.

We are having a problem at my work at the moment. Because the air is quite moist here our cutlery is rusting even though it is kept in a drawer. What can we do to remove the rust and prevent it from happening again?

Next time, buy stainless steel cutlery.

Steel wool will remove the rust.

I’m looking to buy a new set of cutlery (knives and such). What is the best brand to buy? I’ll need steak knives and knives to slice fruit and vegetables.

I replaced my kitchen knives a couple of years ago, and chose Wusthof Grand Prix. They are extremely well balanced for me, and wonderfully sharp. I have no problems keeping the edge perfect with the steel, and they still look and cut like new despite continuous use.

When you select new knives, it is important to shop carefully. The handles must be comfortable for your hands, and the balance is an essential component so you don’t get fatigued. Pay attention to the way your hand feels when you are using a particular knife the way it is intended–for example, a paring knife is typically held off the board to do hand work, whereas a chef knife spends most of it’s time on the board.

Based upon information and recommendations from Cooks Illustrated Magazine, I have also added a couple of Forschner Fibrox knives to my collection. These knives are made by Victorinox, who also make Swiss Army knives. Forschner Fibrox are significantly less costly that the Wusthof (they aren’t forged) and have the composite handles that are easy to clean and don’t slip out of your hand. I have been so pleased with them, I got my daughter a whole set of Forschner Fibrox for her birthday and she loves them.

Look for them on CutleryandMore.com. You can order just the knives you want instead of getting a set with blades you may not use. Most people like a 8" chef knife, paring knife, bread knife, and 8" slicer, and a steel. I would also add a bird’s beak paring knife and a 7" sankotu, and a tomato knife. The Forschner kitchen shears are also wonderful.

If you have a few hundred dollars to spend, get Wusthof—if not, the Forschner Fibrox are an excellent choice.

p.s. NEVER put your kitchen knives in a dishwasher!!!!!!!!!!

For parties and picnics, why is the cutlery often made from plastic?

Because most plastics are cheap enough to be disposed of after the party rather than needing to be washed, but sturdy enough to hold the food.

I f someone could please value or tell me where to get a valuation for a gold cutlery set in my possesion i would be gratefull. The specific name of the set is Model wien 23/24 Karat hartvergoldet and it has 70 pieces in it.

you can try a jewellers or your local auction house. I believe a fee will be charged, usually a minimum amount or a percentage of the value, whichever one is the higher amount.

I would like to make my old silver cutlery a little more new looking any idea and how to make them shiny???

Place foil wrap in a pot.
Add water and boil your silver in there with baking soda.
My mom has been doing it for years. works great.