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18/10 Stainless steel has 18 percent chromium (added for hardness) and 10 percent nickel (added for shininess). 18/8 has 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel. So the 18?10 has a higher shine and 18/8 has more of a matte looking finish. It's appearance only.

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