Materials & Care
Good tableware should not only look right on the table — it should also hold up in real life. This guide explains how we think about stainless steel grades, gold-tone finishes, and wenge wood handles, plus the simple care habits that help each piece last longer.
Stainless Steel Grades
Yinshiji uses stainless steel according to the product structure. Fork and spoon pieces in the carved collections use 304 stainless steel, while the carved-set dinner knife uses 410 stainless steel. Each product page lists the exact material for that SKU. 304 is widely used for food-contact cutlery because it resists corrosion well and holds up to daily use. 410 is used for the carved-set knives because knife hardness and blade structure are different from forks and spoons.
Silver Tone & Gold Tone
The silver and gold collections are both stainless steel at their core. The difference is the surface presentation.
Silver tone is the most straightforward option for daily use: cleaner, quieter, easier to maintain, and visually closer to the natural look of polished steel.
Gold tone is a warm surface finish over stainless steel. It is used for color and atmosphere, not to imitate precious metal. For that reason, it should be treated more gently than silver tone pieces.
Wenge Wood Handles
Our wenge wood handle pieces combine stainless steel working ends with a natural wood grip. The idea is to make the fork feel warmer in hand — less cold metal, more natural grip.
Because wood is a natural material, grain and tone will vary slightly from piece to piece. That variation is part of the character of the product, not a defect.
Daily Care Principles
- Wash with mild soap and warm water.
- Dry soon after washing to reduce spots and keep the finish clearer.
- Avoid bleach, harsh acids, and abrasive scrubbers.
- Gold-tone pieces should be hand washed for better finish longevity.
- Wenge wood handle pieces should never be soaked or put in a dishwasher.
Why This Matters
Yinshiji is rooted in Jieyang, Guangdong, where stainless steel manufacturing is part of the local industry. Being close to that supply chain means we can be more specific about materials and care — things we prefer to say honestly rather than gloss over.