This matte black looking flatware is my new favorite set in the drawer. They are a well crafted satin titanium finish that is supposedly less prone to rust and has an ergonomic design that feels balanced in the hand. They came with care instructions and say that they can be placed in the dishwasher but suggested not using detergent with lemon in it to avoid corrosion. I have used them several times now and they have gone through several dishwasher cycles and still look great. At first I thought the satin gunmetal finish would tarnish easy but they do not need to be polished and the modern style with the Skandiaö brandname is stamped on each piece.