Household Flatware & Cutlery

Flatware plays an important part of every meal. These forks, knives and spoons are fundamental parts of the table setting, and every set has a different look. No matter where you serve your dishes, Staples has utensils for every occasion.

Flatware for Everyone at the Table
Set the dining table with utensils for every course. Many of these packages include several utensils in each size, so everyone at the table has the same set. Some packages include twelve units, or four sets with one fork, knife and spoon for each. Other sets have more robust individual sets, with forks and spoons for different servings. These sets have salad forks and dinner forks, teaspoons and soup spoons. Flatware allows guests to enjoy their meals in comfort, and it reduces waste from disposable utensils. Unlike plastic forks and knives, metal pieces do not bend during cuts. Their bodies also withstand heat, and they can slide into the dishwasher after every meal. Flatware provides an important function at mealtime, but there's more to these utensils than their ability to cut and hold food. They also accent the look of the table during mealtime. Some have colorful handles that go with specific plates and serving platters, while others have simple metal handles that go with every dish. Sets of flatware combine matching colors and styles, so every utensil matches the look and feel of the others.

Cutlery for Food Preparation
Chef's knives and Santoku knives have sharp edges for chopping, mincing and dicing. Their dimpled blade edges keep foods from sticking to their surfaces, and they have balanced handles that enable contact with foods across the full length of the blade. This reduces the number of cuts needed to prepare a meal, so the cook doesn't need to spend any extra time prepping ingredients. Paring knives provide a different type of cut. They have smaller blades than chef and Santoku blades, and they make precise cuts for intricate tasks. Because of their sizes, these knives can quickly peel the skin from fruits and vegetables. Utility kitchen knives have longer blades than paring knives and shorter blades than chef's knives. Steak knives usually have similar blade lengths to butter knives, but their serrated edges make them the most effective choice for cutting meat. Bread knives also have serrated edges, and they cut through homemade loaves without tearing apart slices. Full cutlery sets include several blade sizes to accommodate different tasks.

Household Cutlery Sets with Blocks for Storage
Many homes and offices use blocks to store clean cutlery.These items usually come with a full set of knives, and they're designed specifically for kitchen counters. Blocks keep knives away from other common kitchen utensils, with handles displayed for safe access. They keep knife edges pointed downward, away from the cook's hands and ready to use right away. These cutlery sets sometimes include other utensils as well. The most comprehensive sets pair knives used for food preparation with forks, spoons and knives for the dinner table. These sets often include more than 30 pieces, which all the tools needed to create and enjoy a meal, including kitchen shears and slotted serving spoons.

Flatware serves an important role in the dining experience. Whether you set the table at home or need a spoon to enjoy a snack at the office, you can find what you need right here.