From a Google search, I found this excerpt from her post : 3. The big one is Kraus, the island is Brizo Solna, and the beverage sink is Rohl Triflow. Edited...oops, I think those might refer to her faucets. Sorry. Similar... http://www.wayfair.com/Ruvati-Roma-32-x-19-Undermount-Single-Bowl-Kitchen-Sink-RVH8300-L628-K~RUVT1013.html?refid=GX71596705350-RUVT1013&device=m&ptid=177123690503&gclid=CLSvqdi1z8sCFYGFaQod6j4HeQ

I can't wait to see what you do! We're almost complete with our kitchen reno and we bought a Bluestar 36" Platinum, have a 36" Monsoon Vent-A-Hood (no problems with heat so far, fair bit of cooking, but this week will tell the tale!), and soapstone counters. Bluestar Platinum: the 25K burner was a nice-to-have. We liked getting the removable griddle/grill insert as DH is a pancake maker. I haven't done any steaks indoors on it yet, but the time is coming this winter. DH is also an engineer and really liked the tight tolerances of all fittings. We looked at both the Platinum and RNB at the showroom and the Platinum felt engineered like a high end sports car. No complaints here. And I'll be honest, I plain liked the look better. And since this is the one and only complete kitchen customization of my life (no plans to move, universe please be kind to us!), we chose the Platinum. Soapstone: we are fortunate that Dorado Soapstone is in Denver, CO, about an hour away. I went down and picked out my slabs, which was fantastic. As others have said, there are different hardness factors, so don't let arguments about that convince you without doing some HW. In my earlier life, I spent a lot of time in labs. There are reasons it has been a prime material for them for so long: takes heat just fine (I remember seeing a Bunsen burner flame falling directly on the counter, no issues); won't etch (bring on your lemon juice, vinegar, red wine!), and is naturally germ-resistant since it's nonporous (hot water with a little soap is really all you need!). We've had soapstone tile in a teenager's bathroom for about 8-9 years now--it was waxed or oiled (can't remember which) once upon installation and we haven't done a thing other than clean it. In the new kitchen, I've re-oiled the island countertop a couple of times, mostly just for my own "new kitchen" love, but it's really no big deal. A little mineral oil on a rag--not really different than wiping down my countertops. I'm going to put up my Before and After shots soon with more details soon, if you're interested. I learned so much from browsing this site, I'd like to give back. Wishing you all the best as you decide!!

I am a fabricator and an engineer. SS sinks are made to a specific engineering specification for the metal with respect to the alloy so the material is a wash. Thickness varies as does the presence and effectiveness of coatings on the outside of the bowls that dampen noise. I have sinks side by side in my showroom and it's a rare individual that can immediately spot the difference between a $300 and $800 sink. The more expensive sinks usually have a much finer finish on the exposed metal. An inexpensive sink will have a polish where the grain of the metal is still easily perceptible.

I don’t think you are doing the blame game - just asking. Unfortunately this is one I could see where it’s really no ones fault. Are you doing an undercount whitehaven tall sink ? I think the sink has to be mounted before you have counter put in. If i recall - when I called Kohler they did tell me 6 months by that was for the smaller sink . The 36” is in high demand so they were trying to get as many of those out ? I would just call Kohler . Moore Supply in California had 9 in stock when I wanted to buy one but they would not transfer one to Moore supply in Texas bc they also needed them for their contractors since it’s in high demand. Maybe call them direct and see if they have one.