Alessi Santiago Black stainless steel flatware is made of polished 18-10 stainless steel with black PVD handle, a very thin film coating that is applied using a process that ensures a strong bond and durability. A beautiful compliment to his Tonale dishware, David Chipperfield's Santiago silverware is simple, but with great detail. Although square in its edges, the pieces are very elegant. The knife blade tapers a bit to create length. The three slim tines on the forks have noticeable space between them accentuating their slender lines. Santiago Black silverware is dishwasher safe.