Sola Durban Table Knife 18/0 Stainless Steel (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Sola Durban table knife is part of Churchill's Sola cutlery range, designed for use in commercial dining environments. The design carries clean, contemporary lines that sit comfortably alongside a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 930g
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Product Description
The Sola Durban table knife is part of Churchill's Sola cutlery range, designed for use in commercial dining environments. The design carries clean, contemporary lines that sit comfortably alongside a wide range of dinnerware styles, making it a practical choice for operators who want a versatile cover without committing to a heavily styled pattern.
In service, the Durban knife performs reliably across high-cover operations. The finish holds well under regular commercial dishwasher cycles, and the stainless steel construction resists the everyday wear and staining that accelerates deterioration in lighter-grade cutlery. For busy operations turning covers quickly through a lunch or dinner service, the straightforward design also makes sorting and re-laying faster for front-of-house staff.
Practical advantages for day-to-day operations include:
- Dishwasher-safe construction suited to high-frequency commercial wash cycles
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel for consistent appearance over time
- Neutral, contemporary profile that complements varied dinnerware ranges
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for building or topping up cover sets
The Durban range is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, café bistros, and contract catering settings where a clean, modern cutlery profile is preferred without the premium cost of heavier-gauge flatware. Operators running high covers may want to consider whether a heavier-weight pattern would better withstand the cumulative stress of very high-volume service over time.
If you are building a complete cover set or coordinating with a specific dinnerware range, the team is happy to talk through what works well together before you order.
Key Features
- 18/0 stainless steel construction resistant to corrosion and staining
- Contemporary profile compatible with a wide range of dinnerware styles
- Dishwasher-safe design suited to repeated commercial wash cycles
- Pack of 12 units for straightforward cover building or stock top-up
- Consistent high-shine finish maintained through regular service use
Operational Benefits
- Reduces replacement frequency with durable corrosion-resistant stainless steel
- Streamlines cover coordination across varied table settings and dinnerware
- Saves front-of-house time with a simple, fast-to-sort neutral design
- Keeps linen and tableware investment flexible with a versatile profile
- Supports efficient stock management with practical 12-piece pack sizing
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 930g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Durban knife handles regular commercial use well, but like most mid-range flatware it is best suited to moderate to high-cover operations rather than the most intensive contract catering environments. For sites turning very large covers continuously, a heavier-gauge pattern may offer greater longevity under that level of stress.
- Yes, the Durban table knife is designed for commercial dishwasher use. The 18/0 stainless steel construction resists the corrosion and tarnishing that frequent machine washing can cause, though as with all flatware it is worth ensuring your dishwasher rinse aid and detergent dosing is correctly set to protect the finish over time.
- Each pack contains 12 knives, so a 40-cover dining room running one sitting would typically need a minimum of four packs, with most operators holding additional stock to cover breakage, loss, and service overlap. If you are unsure how much to order for your specific operation, it is worth speaking to the team before placing your order.