Silver Plate – how many microns thickness?
A. Silver plated cutlery is now 35 microns thick. This may not apply to any silver plated items on our Special Offers section. Do take note that other manufacturers, particularly those not from the UK. may plate to much thinner micron depths. “As a very approximate guide, work on at least 1 micron of silver thickness for every year of intended use.”. FAQ – Why stainless blades with silver cutlery. A. Please note that for silver or silverplated items which have a blade, e.g. table knives or fruit knives, the blade itself will be made of stainless steel. This is because silver is not a strong enough metal to provide a cutting or sharp edge. This may result in a slight colour difference. The use of stainless steel for blades is common practice and will ensure a longer life for your cutlery. Because knives are made from two pieces (the handle and the blade) it is industry standard procedure for the blade to be hollow but filled with a cement compound into which the blade slots. In former t
