Sola Durban Side Plate Knife 18/0 Stainless Steel (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Sola Durban side plate knife is part of Churchill's Sola Durban cutlery collection, a range designed for professional table settings where a clean, contemporary aesthetic is required. Manufactured from...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 180(H)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Sola Durban side plate knife is part of Churchill's Sola Durban cutlery collection, a range designed for professional table settings where a clean, contemporary aesthetic is required. Manufactured from 18/0 stainless steel, these knives carry a polished finish with straight, understated lines that work well across a variety of cover styles, from casual dining through to more formal service environments.
In day-to-day service, 18/0 stainless steel performs reliably under the rigours of a busy operation. It is resistant to corrosion and holds up well through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, which matters in any site turning covers at volume. The finish remains consistent with proper care, and the flatware is straightforward to sort and store as part of a standard cutlery workflow.
Practical considerations for operators choosing this range:
- Dishwasher safe for efficient high-volume cleaning cycles
- Corrosion-resistant 18/0 stainless steel construction
- Supplied in a pack of 12, suited to incremental stock builds
- Consistent polished finish supports uniform table presentation
- Compatible with broader Sola tableware ranges for coordinated covers
The side plate knife is a supporting piece within a full place setting. Sites looking to equip a full section will need to consider the other pieces in the Durban range alongside this item. For operations with particularly high turnover or where cutlery loss rates are significant, it is worth considering the pack quantity relative to cover numbers before ordering.
This knife is well suited to restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues looking for reliable, presentable cutlery at a practical price point. If you are building out a full place setting or are unsure how many packs to order for your cover count, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers.
Key Features
- 18/0 stainless steel construction with a consistent polished finish
- Dishwasher safe for use in commercial warewashing cycles
- Corrosion-resistant material suited to high-frequency use
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for straightforward stock management
- Part of the coordinated Sola Durban cutlery collection
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without finish degradation
- Consistent presentation across covers supports professional table settings
- Pack format makes it practical to scale stock alongside growing cover counts
- Corrosion resistance reduces replacement frequency in busy operations
- Coordinates with broader Sola tableware for a unified dining aesthetic
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 180(H)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 18/0 stainless steel is widely used in commercial hospitality environments. It is durable, corrosion resistant, and handles commercial dishwasher cycles well. It does not contain nickel, which means it can be marginally less lustrous over time compared to 18/10, but for most operations it performs reliably and maintains a presentable finish with regular care.
- A common starting point is to hold two to three times your seated cover count in each cutlery piece, accounting for items in use, in the wash cycle, and in reserve. For a 40-cover section, for example, three to four packs of 12 would give you a working float. If you are unsure about the right quantity for your operation, we can help you work through it.
- Yes, the Sola Durban side plate knife is dishwasher safe and suited to standard commercial warewashing. As with all stainless steel flatware, prompt unloading and drying after the cycle helps maintain the finish and reduces the risk of water spotting, which is particularly worth noting in hard water areas.