Flatware Piece Types
Dinner Fork
Our Piece Code: F2
Dinner forks are part of the typical 5-piece place setting. Dinner forks are used for the entrée course at dinner.
Luncheon Fork
Our Piece Code: F1
Luncheon forks are slightly smaller than the dinner fork, generally feature straight tines, and are used for meals and gatherings before dinner. Also, the luncheon fork can double as a youth or children’s fork and can be used with the luncheon knife and five o’clock teaspoon.
Salad Fork
Our Piece Code: SF
Cocktail Fork
Our Piece Code: CF
Teaspoon
Our Piece Code: TS
Teaspoons are perfect for coffee, tea, desserts, cereal, and soups. You can never have too many of these spoons. They are considered part of the standard 5-piece place setting.
Place Spoon
Our Piece Code: PLS/DES
Place spoons are the most versatile piece of silver available. They can be used as serving pieces or as individual spoons. Many people call these tablespoons. These pieces are great for soups, desserts, entrees, and cereals.
Cream Soup Spoon
Our Piece Code: CSS
Gumbo Spoon
Our Piece Code: GUM
Iced Tea Spoon
Our Piece Code: IT
Demitasse Spoon
Our Piece Code: DEM
Dinner Knife
Our Piece Code: K2
Luncheon Knife
Our Piece Code: K1
Steak Knife
Our Piece Code: STK
Butter Spreader - Flat Handle
Our Piece Code: BFH
Tablespoon
Our Piece Code: TAS
Ladle - Gravy
Our Piece Code: LAG
Gravy ladles are the most common ladle size. Generally, this piece is 6-8 inches in length and can be used to serve gravies or cream sauces.
Pierced Tablespoon
Our Piece Code: TASP
Pierced tablespoons are similar to regular tablespoons except that they feature a pierced bowl. The pierced tablespoon is used to serve vegetables that need to be drained before serving.
Pie & Cake Server
Our Piece Code: PCS
Cold Meat Fork
Our Piece Code: CMFL
Cold Meat Forks are versatile serving pieces that can be used for cuts of meat, cheeses, waffles, chops, and sliced vegetables.
Casserole Spoon
Our Piece Code: CAS