Some large SS bowls are so thin they dent easily. Is this fairly sturdy? Does it say whether it's 18/8 or something else?
373660
It is very thin on the bottom. It was dented when I received it but I did not send it back as I was able to push the dent out. I only use it once in a great while when I am using a recipe that makes 5 loaves of bread so it works ok for me.
373661
Oh this sucker is thin! The bottom is, oddly, the thinnest part. But, for someone who makes bread every 3 days, and uses the bowl almost daily, mine has no dents in it with 3 months of daily use and abuse. I'm a man, not some wussy, so I abuse this whenever I please, but it takes the abuse well, and I intend to buy another, unless I can find a better one that's made in the USA and not China. Oh, and no, its not labeled.
373662
It does not have any numbers on it. It is not delicate or dainty but certainly not the most heavy duty bowl ever made.
373663
I haven't had any problems with it denting. It's large and therefore bulky. There have been occasions when denting could have easily occurred.
1584361
I have two of these and both have held up great. The bowls still look good as long as you keep them cleaned and wiped down, otherwise they can get a "scale" from minerals in the water.
1890562
NO.....don't think so....this one is very solid and heavy....not 18/0 but the "good" stuff.....
2096687
They are thin, but study bowls. My dog knocks them over all the time, so we only use them on Vacations.
254879
I'd say that it can handle up to a 1/4 of inch with no problem anything thicker will be tougher. Hope this helps.
178377
They are not flimsy by any means. A good solid weight, but not heavy. Best parts, the lips for lifting and the silicone bottom keeps the bowls from slipping on granite countertops or any other smooth top. Love them...and they are pretty as well as functional. Although it says 3 bowl set, mine came with four.
454140
Yes, the bowl is actually 8.5" wide. I have them and they are great. I would not call this a bowl. I would say it is a deep dish plate. It is good for foods with sauces, gravy, juices est. I love mine!
996796
Well, I am not familiar with those numbers, but . . .My three bowls measure across the inside at the top: 5-3/4, 7-1/8, and 8-1/2 inches. I am just over 6' 2" and my wife used to be 5' 4" on a good day. Since the kitchen is her domain, the bowls are on a very low shelf where I have to almost get on my knees to reach them. The good news for me is they wouldn't break if they DID fall. Maybe your wife is too tall?
1893346
I honestly do not know THE GAUGE OF SS. I gave these to my daughter as a gift and all i can tell you is she loves these bowls. the bottoms are covered with some sort of rubber i think and it keeps the bowls still when she s using them. would not hesitate to buy them agaain.
995114
I believe it would probably hold 3 pounds very easily. This bowl is HUGE!!!!
434933
I whipped out my measuring tape for you. About 1mm thick on the bowl, roughly 1.5(ish)mm on the handle. Thin, but hasn't bent on me yet.
1381360
Hard for me to say. This is a good but not excellent quality sink. This is not the highest end stainless steel--a magnet can stick to it so it is not the highest grade. Having said that, after 18 months of heavy use, there are no dents in it. It is moderately scratch resistant. In terms of your question, hard for me to say as I have a water softener. But probably would stain easily with hard water. For me it was a question of cost. A higher quality Kohler stainless sink was another $300. For the money I am happy with this sink. Please let me know what you decide and how it works out for you. Hard for me to say. This is a good but not excellent quality sink. This is not the highest end stainless steel--a magnet can stick to it so it is not the highest grade. Having said that, after 18 months of heavy use, there are no dents in it. It is moderately scratch resistant. In terms of your question, hard for me to say as I have a water softener. But probably would stain easily with hard water. For me it was a question of cost. A higher quality Kohler stainless sink was another $300. For the money I am happy with this sink. Please let me know what you decide and... » Read More Hard for me to say. This is a good but not excellent quality sink. This is not the highest end stainless steel--a magnet can stick to it so it is not the highest grade. Having said that, after 18 months of heavy use, there are no dents in it. It is moderately scratch resistant. In terms of your question, hard for me to say as I have a water softener. But probably would stain easily with hard water. For me it was a question of cost. A higher quality Kohler stainless sink was another $300. For the money I am happy with this sink. Please let me know what you decide and how it works out for you. « Show Less
837745
It is definitely 18/10. It says so on the back of each piece....and it has a really nice weight.
1559944
Not a heavy user but bowl is fine. Also had a first gen., used a lot, had more problems with the base getting cracks. Original bowl still in use (my son has it). It is yellowed but has never cracked.
1306345
not heavy . These bowls are nice for ice cream and food like that. What I like about them is the colors and that they are cute....
574230
It's 18/0, so will tend to discolor and rust a bit. Get 18/10 stainless for the best rust resistance
957116
I have been using this 3 piece set for over a year and I am quite satisfied. The inner part of the casserole is made of good quality of stainless steel. Not sure on your 18/8 parameter.