This is such a conversation piece. I have it on my fireplace mantel and it's just so pretty to look at. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, and I thank the artist who made such a beautiful piece.
I've been using these a couple years now and they are by far my favorite kitchen utensils. I was worried they wouldn't hold up over time, especially since I put them in the dishwasher, but they are very rugged, while being non-scratch unlike metal, and also not wasteful plastic!