When discussing fine flatware, there is no way to continue without mentioning Oneida. As being the force behind such succeeding lines as Easton, Heritage, and Flight, it's no wonder this company has had such a successful history since its introduction to the world in the early 1900's. In fact, Oneida was one of the very first joint stock companies in America and has continued to design and manufacture great quality flatware ever since.



Oneida had it's beginnings as a utopian communal society in the community of Oneida, New York. Founded by John Humphrey Noyes around 1846, this community aligned itself with the unique belief of perfectionism and used such beliefs in the building of its now famous silverware legacy.

Even though the commune shared some fairly unique and sometimes strange beliefs, it was these beliefs that helped push the company to become so successful. The Oneida name is buried in folklore and stories but its silver and stainless steel wares easily stand on their own without the allure of the companies past. There are many reasons to consider purchasing Oneida brand products to complete your dinnerware set.

The first of these reasons is the shear style of the product. Take for example Oneida's Flight stainless flatware brand. Flight is advertised as, "form, grace, and style" and the Flight brand truly lives upon those claims. However, the style of this silver company goes far beyond even its flight brand being packed full of additional lines with subtle features, intelligent lines, and a timeless feel that will stand out in your collection for years to come.

One of the great features of the Oneida brand is its dedication to only using quality materials. Each line of products from the company only features high quality mixes without any additional substance cut in to lower the quality of the finished product. What this means to you the consumer is less corrosion and a longer sheen that will last for years to come.

Oneida also takes pride in the fact that their designs not only look beautiful, but are engineered intelligently as well. What that gives the consumer is a perfectly balanced and weighted piece of flatware that's comfortable, durable, easy to take care of, and fits perfectly into your hand.

A "pattern for a lifetime" guarantee is another appealing feature that causes Oneida flight brand to stand out from the other similar manufacturers. What this means for you is that you have a promise from the company that if any part of your set gets lost or stolen, regardless of whether the company currently makes the design, you can still order and have replaced the piece that has been lost or stolen.

Another great feature of the Oneida when it comes to lost or stolen pieces of your flatware is their open stock policy. An open stock policy is a great feature that allows you to order a single piece of replacement flatware without having to buy an entire new set. So if you were to lose a spoon from your Flight pattern, you could order just a single Flight spoon from Oneida without having to invest in a complete new set of Flight flatware.

Oneida's original community was known for much more than just silver. Their products at one time spread much further including food, silk, hats, and even animal traps. However, it's no wonder that with all of these characteristics, the Oneida silver brand was the only thing to survive through religious upheaval, political strife, and even a tornado that just about wiped out the community.

Oneida has truly established a history and name for itself that competes with just about every other brand on the market. This brand truly delivers quality and timelessness that has allowed the company to survive for more than a century, and to probably operate for centuries to come.