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Elia Virtu Table Knife 18/10 Stainless Steel (Pack of 12)

SKU: CD017

£84.43(£101.32 inc VAT)

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The Elia Virtu table knife is a solid-handled piece from Elia's Virtu cutlery range, constructed in 18/10 stainless steel throughout. The handle profile is notably substantial, giving the knife a weighted, quality feel in the hand, and the design allows it to be stood upright on the table as well as laid flat in the conventional manner — a small but considered detail for front-of-house presentation.

In a busy restaurant or hotel dining room, cutlery takes considerable punishment: repeated machine washing, constant handling, and the occasional knock against hard surfaces. The 18/10 stainless steel used here offers good resistance to staining and corrosion over sustained use, and the solid handle construction avoids the hollow-handle weakness that can cause problems with cheaper alternatives over time. This is a practical workhorse piece that holds its appearance well through heavy service cycles.

  • Solid handle construction resists the loosening or cracking that affects hollow-handled alternatives
  • Upright or flat table placement supports flexible front-of-house presentation styles
  • 18/10 stainless steel finish maintains appearance through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
  • Consistent weight and balance across the set supports a uniform table presentation
  • Sold in packs of 12, practical for cover-count-based purchasing

Virtu is suited to mid-to-upper casual dining, hotel restaurants, and function venues where a distinctive, substantial piece is preferred over entry-level cutlery but a full silver service weight is not required. For higher-volume operations or more formal dining environments, heavier-grade or more extensively weighted ranges may be worth considering.

If you're building out a full Virtu cover or want to discuss quantities relative to your cover count and washing cycles, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers.

Frequently asked questions

How many packs do I need for a given cover count?

As a working guide, most operations hold two to three times their seated cover count in cutlery to allow for service, washing cycles, and breakage reserve. For a 40-cover restaurant, 80 to 120 table knives is a reasonable starting point, which equates to seven to ten packs of 12. If you'd like help calculating quantities against your specific service pattern, the team can advise.

How does the Virtu table knife hold up in a commercial dishwasher?

The 18/10 stainless steel construction and solid handle make it well suited to regular commercial machine washing. Solid-handled cutlery generally performs better over time than hollow-handled alternatives, which can admit moisture at the join and cause handle deterioration. Standard commercial dishwasher chemicals are fine, though prolonged soaking should be avoided with any stainless cutlery.

Is the Virtu range suitable for formal fine dining service?

Virtu sits comfortably in mid-to-upper casual dining and hotel restaurant environments. For traditional fine dining or silver service settings where a heavier, more formal weight is expected, it may be worth looking at ranges positioned above Virtu in Elia's portfolio. The team can help you compare options if you're specifying for a formal dining brief.
Elia Virtu Table Knife 18/10 Stainless Steel (Pack of 12)

£84.43(£101.32 inc VAT)

£84.43(£101.32 inc VAT)

The Elia Virtu table knife is a solid-handled piece from Elia's Virtu cutlery range, constructed in 18/10 stainless steel throughout. The handle profile is notably substantial, giving the knife a weighted, quality feel in the hand, and the design allows it to be stood upright on the table as well as laid flat in the conventional manner — a small but considered detail for front-of-house presentation.

In a busy restaurant or hotel dining room, cutlery takes considerable punishment: repeated machine washing, constant handling, and the occasional knock against hard surfaces. The 18/10 stainless steel used here offers good resistance to staining and corrosion over sustained use, and the solid handle construction avoids the hollow-handle weakness that can cause problems with cheaper alternatives over time. This is a practical workhorse piece that holds its appearance well through heavy service cycles.

  • Solid handle construction resists the loosening or cracking that affects hollow-handled alternatives
  • Upright or flat table placement supports flexible front-of-house presentation styles
  • 18/10 stainless steel finish maintains appearance through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
  • Consistent weight and balance across the set supports a uniform table presentation
  • Sold in packs of 12, practical for cover-count-based purchasing

Virtu is suited to mid-to-upper casual dining, hotel restaurants, and function venues where a distinctive, substantial piece is preferred over entry-level cutlery but a full silver service weight is not required. For higher-volume operations or more formal dining environments, heavier-grade or more extensively weighted ranges may be worth considering.

If you're building out a full Virtu cover or want to discuss quantities relative to your cover count and washing cycles, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers.