Silverware is pretty cool to use everyday. I have a couple of silver German forks from the 1800's that have a nice heft and sharp tangs. I wash them by hand and they stay nice and shinny. Silverware gets tarnished if you don't use and wash it but if you use it like regular flatware they are definitely not high-maintenance. Antiseptic too (I think).
Love stainless steel also. It is much stronger than silver, so when whipping up mashed potatoes I never use silver ones. Never had really thought about the metallic taste probably because when using a fork you don't really touch it with your tongue. I don't use spoons often and don't have silver ones.
